USB Mic cutting out

Well, here's my problem. I play WoW (World of Warcraft) and my guild uses ventrilo (speex codec and it works fine). I use a plantronics usb headset which is great, but every once in a while my computer will lock up (sometimes just for 5 seconds, sometimes I'm forced to hold down the power button and restart). The problem, aside from the lockup, is that if it is just a temporary stall, all sound stops and my guildmates cannot hear me speak, but I can hear them. I've made sure the mic isn't muted, I've restarted ventrilo and nothing seems to work. The only thing that solves the issue is restarting my computer (I don't think I need to mention how inconvenient that is).
If anyone knows a way to fix this problem please let me know. I'm not sure what causes the freeze, but when it happens I stop all actions and restart. A faster solution would be so nice.
cheers
Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Mac OS X (10.3.9)

I tried this (the same problem hapened to me and is happening)and the only tab in "microphone" is the general tab. If there is any other solution that you can give me then thank you.

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Quote from: smashingcomputers on 24-November-13, 17:37:38
Hi guys,
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