[email]j_slobo@hotmail.com[/email] wrote in news:1163076260.346930.151990
@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
[color=blue]
> lowering sample rate in windows sound recorder eliminates some of noise
> so -can you make skype downsample from supposedly 16Khz and who should
> be responsible for background noise suppression -cheap pc mic,
> soundcard or skype?
>[/color]

Wouldn't it be easier to turn off Skype's automatic volume control and just
turn down the mic volume in the RECORD (not playback) screen of your
Windoze audio control?

On Skype, click TOOLS - OPTIONS - SOUND DEVICES and uncheck "Let Skype
adjust my sound device settings" to turn off the AGC. Then adjust the
volume yourself while listening to the mic in on your headphone until the
background noise isn't objectionable...

I do it manually on my notebook so the restaurant noises don't interfere
with the conversation. Skype's automatic volume control kept resetting the
level so my buddy in Japan could hear the guy at the next table....(c;

Skype - Gotta love it....Thanks, Ebay!


Larry
--
Halloween candy left over.....
Is there a downside?