ISight microphone cuts out

I have an external iSight that I use primarily as a microphone while using Skype. The problem I am having is that about 10 minutes or so into a conversation the microphone will quit working. It is as if it goes to sleep or something. When I go to the system profiler it sometimes disappears or is not recognized as being plugged in. Unplugging and plugging back in has worked but not always. I have tried two different fire wires and it has happened with both. A restart of the computer works most of the time, but it is confusing why it works fine and then all of a sudden stops working. Can anyone help with this?

If you cannot find the help you need at Where to Find Help for iSight, your problem may be related to the software application you are using to drive your iSight when the problem occurs.
Your best help for Skype problems will probably come from the Skype Help pages, including the Skype Forum available there. I do not use Skype, but their Help section seems to offer an unusually comprehensive help system.
Jim

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