How do I turn up the microphone?

[Sunnz]

I am using Skype. But the my friends thinks I am whispering unless I have my mouth over the built-in webcam in my Macbook...

I tried to turn it up in Sounds, but it just goes back down to where it was.

Or do I just HAVE to use iChat?

 

[UpQuark77]

In the System Preferences, take a look at Sound. You can change the default input or you can change the microphone sensitivity. I use a headset with Skype.. but the sound 'control panel' is a good place for you to start.

 

[Sunnz]

Tried that but, as I said:

Well, I was actually on a call at that time, I guess I just can't adjust the 'sensitivity' while chatting? Or will it automatically go back to the default whenever I start using it again?