I've got a clean Lubuntu 11.10 install. In the days that I've used Microsoft Windows, I've used an external microphone for calling with Skype. The microphone was plug-and-play, and no drivers were needed.
Right now, I'm using Skype on Lubuntu. I've installed PulseAudio, because it comes by default in Ubuntu, and it seemed wise to do so therefore. Whenever I make a test call, I won't get any input: it seems like the microphone doesn't record anything.
So, my question is: how can I get an external (line-in) microphone to work in Lubuntu?
Best Answer
I got it working by doing this. You should enter the commands in a terminal.
Install
pulseaudio
if you haven't done that already:or using Software center![Install via the software center](https://hostmar.co/software-banner)
Install
pavucontrol
andpavumeter
if you haven't done that already:Restart to get
pulseaudio
runningpavucontrol
, and make sure that input/output is set to Audio Stereo Duplexalsamixer
, and set the values as follows:Output
Input
If you get a strange 'looping beep' right now, don't worry, this happened to me too.
Start Skype.
Because of the restart you did earlier, Skype should automatically use PulseAudio. Make sure that you don't allow Skype to change the volume settings. You can do that in Skype's volume settings.
Make a test call to confirm that the microphone works.