In the courtyard of the XXI century, even telephone communications are becoming secondary. Now people prefer to keep in touch via the Internet, but not only by sending text messages. Increasingly, people communicate via video or just an audio call, however, headphones are needed for the computer in this case. But the headphones are not simple, but with a microphone for making sound. How to check the quality of the microphone and its performance, read in this material.
Headphone microphone check
Usually, headphones now have a built-in microphone, but it's rather weak, so it's best to purchase everything separately. Often, the microphone is also integrated into the equipment, but it is also of poor quality. In principle, questions on the sound card should not arise, because it is on every modern computer.
The first stage of the test is preparation, direct connection of headphones to a computer / laptop. The main thing is not to get confused in the connectors and plugs, there is absolutely nothing complicated in the connection process. After you have successfully connected the audio equipment, a warning message should appear on the screen. You can proceed to the most important process - checking the sound quality or at least its presence.
Checking the microphone in the headphones is a very important part of working at a computer or other equipment. Without verification, it is not recommended to enter the network for the purpose of communication, in which there is audio transmission. Initially, you should always make sure that all equipment is operational.
How to check if the microphone works on the headphones
For verification, you do not need to resort to the help of specialists, carry equipment to the service. Everything can be safely tested at home using a computer, laptop and even a tablet.
To check the performance of our microphone, you can consider several methods, the fastest of which is through the settings. Going to this section, you need to find the “sound” tab and test your microphone there. This will be described in more detail below.
Diagnostic Options
As already mentioned, there are several options for diagnosis that you can conduct yourself. For this, we do not need any supernatural knowledge and skills, everything is extremely simple. All users, even beginners, need to master the basic sound verification skills. Still, in the modern world it is often necessary to communicate with people through a computer, but I want people to hear the voice clearly and clearly - this will greatly help in communication.
Using Windows
To test the sound directly through the operating system, we will need to go to the computer control panel. It is necessary to go to the section with the name "equipment and sound". Here you will need to select the “sound” tab, in which the sound verification tab is located. When you change the volume of sounds, the number and color of the squares on the strip will change here, with which you can check your microphone.
If something does not suit you, you can immediately go to the settings, change the sensitivity, sound processing parameters and much more that the user needs. All this allows you to adjust the equipment for yourself, properly position the microphone for a more comfortable use when communicating. Everything is intuitive and signed, no problems should arise in this section.
By the way, in this operating system you can configure a very convenient function that will come in handy more than once. If you enter the “communication” tab in the settings, you will see an interesting function that can be connected. Its essence is that when you receive a call while listening to music, the computer will automatically lower the volume of all sounds to a minimum, again, everything is subject to adjustment and tuning. This is done for convenience, as many users complained about an excessively loud and unexpected call while listening to music. Now this function is quite useful and relevant, however, for some reason many people do not know about it.
Recording sound
For the convenience of users, many services have also been created on the Internet, with which you can record sound. By going to one of these sites, you can record your speech and even a song, and then listen. In the process of listening, you can draw conclusions about the quality of the device, it is recommended to open the settings so that they are at hand. By trial, you can achieve the perfect combination of volume and playback quality of your voice, so for ordinary users such services are very useful.
Using such sites, you can even find the cause of the malfunction of your device. Of course, the reason will not be determined 100%, however, the service tests your computer and sound recorder according to basic parameters, identifying the most popular malfunctions. If the sound has not started to be recorded, then this is an occasion to contact the service for help from a specialist or buy new headphones or a separate microphone.
Via skype
Skype is a popular service for communication via audio and video calls. Right inside this service you can check the sound quality, it is included in the functionality of Skype. For these purposes, you need to go to the program settings, in the "sound" subsection. Again, everything is extremely simple and clear. In this tab, several diagrams will be provided that display the presence of an audio signal, its strength and so on. If some settings do not suit you, you can uncheck the automatic settings, which puts the user in manual mode. Here you can configure with the help of your comrades who will be in contact directly during the call. You need to move the sliders in the volume settings, while communicating with the interlocutor, and he will orient you at what indicators it is better to hear.
We hope that the above tips will help you figure it out, get comfortable with checking and tuning the sound recording on the microphone in your headphones. Even a child can master these skills - they are so simple in their development. I would like to wish that communication on the Internet brings you only positive emotions!
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