Kubuntu 8.10 skype no mic

suppapowa · 12-04-2008, 09:34 AM

Hi everybody, I have just installed kubuntu 8.10. Everything went really smooth, except for the fact that my microphone is not working with skype. It's not mute, I have turned all the "capture" tags on (and tried off of course too) in the mixer, but nothing. I can hear the test voice speaking, but it just will not record my own voice. The mic is fully working, as I can hear it in my Headphones, but there's no way to get it working with skype. Any clues? thanks!

rokytnji · 12-04-2008, 06:04 PM

Try looking through this thread or even posting your problem there.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=432295

There is a lot of good info on Skype in there.

expat · 12-05-2008, 01:35 AM

I just installed Ubuntu 8:10 and had the same problem..........it's actually a pretty easy fix all I did was go into skype options then into sound devices and for me I simply changed the sound out and ringing to PULSE and that fixed it for me..........

Hope it helps you.

suppapowa · 12-11-2008, 11:02 AM

thanks, i tried the skype forums, but nothing. I do have the pulse option in my soundcard properties, but it's not listed in the available audio settings in skype. i think i'll have to wait for the next version :-( thanks for all your help!

reledi · 12-28-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by suppapowa

thanks, i tried the skype forums, but nothing. I do have the pulse option in my soundcard properties, but it's not listed in the available audio settings in skype. i think i'll have to wait for the next version :-( thanks for all your help!

I have the exact same problem. Does anyone know how to fix it? My skype version is (beta) 2.1.0.47, the Linux version.
My mic worked the first time I tried a call with a friend who was on the same network, and since then the mic doesn't seem to be detected. I'm using the built in mic on my Lenovo laptop.