Audio problems with skype

Hello,
I have a new G570, less than a month old. Everything was running perfectly before. Recently, however, some issue has come up when I'm using skype: the microphone doesn't work. I can hear the other side, but from my side the audio doesn't go through. I've tried both the internal mic and an external one... neither works.
I've also tried the sound recorder to make sure the microphone works, and it does work. It's just when skype is opened, the mic refuses to take in any sound. I've opened the list of devices thing where it shows which mics are installed. Usually when I say something, the bars are raised, indicating sound. But when a skype call is on, it refuses to take in sound.
Any solutions?
Thank you.

Hi
Welcome To Lenovo Community
Please try the following
How to adjust microphone volume
To adjust the volume for your microphone in Windows 7 or Windows Vista, follow these steps:
Click Start
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, type mmsys.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
In the Sound dialog box, click the Recording tab.
Click Microphone, and then click Properties.
Note Make sure that Working appears under Microphone. If Working does not appear, click Microphone, and then click Set Default.
In the Microphone Properties dialog box, click the Custom tab.
Select or clear the Microphone Boost check box.
Click the Levels tab.
Adjust the volume slider to the level that you want, and then click OK.
Click OK to close the Sound dialog box.
How to adjust the voice setting
Start the game.
Sign in to LIVE (use the Guide).
Click Personal Settings.
Click Voice.
Make sure that the Recording volume level meter registers at least one bar when you speak.
Click Done.
How to adjust Windows volume settings
Double-click the volume icon in the task bar.
Click Mixer.
Move the sliders up or down as appropriate.
Note You can also click the speaker icon at the base of each slider to toggle "mute" on or off.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935309
You may also refer below link with simillar issue which may be of some help
http://www.sevenforums.com/sound-audio/16888-microphone-volume-too-low-2.html
Hope This Helps
Cheers!!!

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