How to Improve Skype Sound Quality
Skype is a messaging program that allows you to video-chat with family and friends all over the world. But nothing can ruin a Skype video like faulty and unclear sound. The causes of sound problems vary, but with a few simple troubleshooting techniques, you can improve Skype sound quality and minimize frustrations while catching up with your favorite people.
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Instructions
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Get a microphone with a headset. Some headsets have closed-back features that conceal sound. You can purchase headsets from a retail or electronic store. Recommend that your family member or friend get a headset as well so that conversations will be clear on both ends.
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Use headphones instead of computer speakers if you do not have a headset. To use a headphone, plug it into the headphone jack input on your computer. Depending on your computer model, the headphone port is on the back, front or side of your central processing unit.
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Move your external microphone away from static objects such as lamps. Move the microphone closer or further away from your mouth to determine the best signal.
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Move to a quiet room free from ambient noises like television sets and noisy people. This is ideal if you are using an external microphone and speakers.
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Tips & Warnings
Update your sound card. This varies with different computers, so refer to your computer's documentation for the appropriate updating steps.
