I am running windows xp. When i use my microphone, it sounds like darth vador!!

**nmoreau79** · March 28th, 2004, 11:16 PM

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5][COLOR=Magenta]HELP ME PLEASE! When i use my microphone it sounds liek darth vaor! I have tried to change my microphone properities and advanced conrtols but it will not let me! I have checked my sound card drivers and it says that bass and treble are not available to be changed! This problem is wuite annoying and ive tried and talked ot everyone !!! If anyone could help me i woudl dreatly appreciate it!!

**Ferrit** · March 28th, 2004, 11:52 PM

Repeat after me
"Luke I am your father"

**Ferrit** · March 28th, 2004, 11:53 PM

Ok sorry I couldnt resist
Likely the microphone isnt good quality or you are possibly to close ot your speakers

**confus-ed** · March 29th, 2004, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Ferrit

Repeat after me
"Luke I am your father"

You needed this smiley :-

....

**CeeBee** · March 29th, 2004, 08:10 AM

Look for a "boost" setting in the microphone input line property and try to disable it (or just reduce the level on the input). If the microphone already gives enough signal, boosting it will make it sound as you say.

**nmoreau79** · March 29th, 2004, 02:14 PM

lmfao!! thats what I said ! Thanks for the info, Ill get back to you all and let you knwo whats up with it

**nmoreau79** · April 5th, 2004, 08:19 AM

I tried to change/remove the boost but it will not let me do so! i have also tried updating the sound card, but the site does not offer it. ARRG this is aggrivating!!! I dont know what else to do!!

**NooNoo** · April 5th, 2004, 11:16 AM

We need to know which sound card and what motherboard make and model you have next.

**nmoreau79** · April 6th, 2004, 07:43 AM

I am running a dell dimention 4600. Brand new!! soundmax digital audio, i believe that is my sound card and where do i find out the motherboard make and model? i am not good with computers