Other users cannot hear me when I speak into my microphone.

 

1.       Ensure that you have speaking privileges.

a.    Scroll to the top of the Text Chat Frame and verify that you see the following message: Your media format is Multi-way Audio.

b.       Ensure that you see the speaking privilege enabled icon next to your name in the participant list:

screenshot of Participant Frame with enabled-audio icon circled next to a user’s name

2.     Ensure that you are connected to the Audio Controller.  The bottom area of the Controller should read "Connected”.  If you are not connected, click the Control menu and select the Reconnect option.   screenshot of Audio Controller with “Connected” circled

3.       Ensure that you are holding the Control key when speaking.

4.       Ensure that your microphone is correctly plugged into the computer.

5.       Ensure that your Hardware and Volume settings are correct:

For PC:

a.       On your computer, go to Start->Programs->Accessories->Entertainment->Volume Control

b.       Click the Options menu and select Properties

c.        Select the Recording button

d.       From the list, make sure Microphone has a check mark next to it

e.       Click OK

f.         Lastly, make sure the Select box is checked (or not muted) in the Microphone section

For Mac OS X:

a.       On your computer, go to Apple Menu->Control Panel->Sound

b.       Choose the Input Tab

c.        Choose your input device

d.       Set the Input Level

 

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