How to Add a Mic to Skype

Installing a mic on Skype makes it possible to place and answer calls.

If you have Skype -- the popular free Internet telephony application -- you can make calls to other users of the program, as well as to land lines and mobile phones. All you need to do is add a microphone. Calling other Skype users is free, whereas you can place call to land lines and cellular phones for a fee. Adding a mic to Skype requires navigating to the correct settings to configure the microphone for use.

Instructions

1. Connect your microphone to your computer. Insert the plug end of the microphone into the microphone/input jack on your computer. This jack may be labeled as "IN," "Microphone/Mic," or may display a microphone symbol. The jack is often pink in color, although it may not appear this way on all computers.

2. Click “Start > All Programs > Skype” to launch Skype.

3. Enter your Skype username and password, then click “Sign In.”

4. Click the “Call” menu button at the top of the Skype screen and select “Audio Settings.”

5. Click the drop-down menu next to “Microphone.” Select your microphone from the list.

6. Check the box next to “Automatically adjust microphone settings.” Skype adjusts the microphone volume accordingly.

7. Talk into the microphone and watch the volume bar under the “Microphone” drop-down menu. If it lights up, the microphone works. If not, check to make sure you selected the correct microphone in Step 5.

8. Click the drop-down menu next to “Speakers” and select your speakers from the list. Click the “Close” icon in the top right corner to complete the process.

References

• Skype Support: How do I configure Skype to work with a new headset, microphone or speakers?