W530 Microphone Problem

Running Xubuntu 13.10 on my W530 laptop and I am unable to make the built-in microphone work. (It worked correctly under Windows)
I have tested it using both Audacity and Skype.
I am able to use the microphone switch ON/OFF .. this apears to work and shows a desktop signal.
Has anybody found any Linux version where the W530 installs and runs correctly right 'out of the box'?

Do you mean that the microphone does not recieve any sound or that the light does not work?
if it's the light, I would check out my patch to the thinkpad_acpi module that will enable the light.
I have other tweaks for Ubuntu 12.04LTS as well at https://github.com/wschaub/T530-settings
The patch is here: https://github.com/wschaub/T530-settings/blob/master/acpi.patch

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W530 Microphone problems again

Has anybody found a way to get a W530 to accept the built-in microphone input? I have just done a full reinstall, put in the latest Realtec driver and made any possible adjustments but I am totally unable to connect to Skype. (Very frustrating)
I have additionally tried to use a headset without sucess.
Looking in the driver area it appears that the headset microphone and possibly the internal mic. both are recording something (it is difficult to tell the way the sound bars are colored). ... there appears to be a 'flutter' showing on the sound bars.
I cannot believe that somebody has not found a clear solution to this and I still find others asking the same question!!
David

I'm not sure that the official Realtek driver is correct for the W530's particular sound-related components, despite the fact that it looks like the microphone and speakers use a driver from Realtek. As you can see from the following screenshot, the W530's microphone actually DOES work for me in the Skype application:
Looking at the soundcard itself in Device Manager, it appears that there are additional drivers from Andrea (which normally handle headsets and microphones, in my past experience). I am guessing it's all part of the Lenovo-provided custom modified audio driver installation file (which certainly has Realtek at its core, but is packaged by Lenovo and probably is where the needed support is also present for the microphone used in the W530):
Have you tried installing the Lenovo-provided audio driver rather than the retail Realtek version?
Note: running this Lenovo-provided installer file certainly appears to be the usual "2-step" Realtek installer at its heart (i.e. first it uninstalls all the old driver, re-boots, and then installs the new driver). On the title bar of the installer windows it shows "Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver Setup (3.76) 6.0.1.7040 x64 Edition".

Microphone problem, N86

Hi!
I have experienced 5 times that the person im' calling on the other line can't hear what im saying..
Have the 21.006 FW.
Microphone problems?
Restarted the phone, and the problem is still there..
N8 FW: 022.014 -- Please separate Artist & Albums!
N86 8MP FW: 30.009 -- We need a new FW on this phone!
E51 FW: 410.34.001
E70 FW: 2.0618.07.10 -- Why no v3 for my code?

The voice recorder won't work either..
N8 FW: 022.014 -- Please separate Artist & Albums!
N86 8MP FW: 30.009 -- We need a new FW on this phone!
E51 FW: 410.34.001
E70 FW: 2.0618.07.10 -- Why no v3 for my code?

W530 Display Problem

Newb here. I just purchased a W530 running Windows 7 and it appears to have a defective display which flashes/flickers/jumps, etc. and is unstable. This happens randomly but is becoming more frequent after a week of use. I can't seem to find the right channels to pursue warranty repair/replacement. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

Hi quasimodo,
Sorry to hear that your W530 has problems right out of the box. There are probably issues related to the display itself, display cables, or graphics chips. Also, what do you mean by not being able to find the correct channels for warranty? The phone number for customer support for Thinkpads is 1-800-426-7378. Make sure to have your serial # and model information with you (they are located in the BIOS page of the laptop, and on the box the laptop shipped in).
Best regards,
Brian
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B520 Built-in Microphone Problem

We recently got a B520 77452MU All In One. It includes a built-in webcam & microphone, and since right out of the box the microphone has recorded horribly. It has very high background noise, kind of like a whirring static-y fan, so high that one might say the talking is actually the "background" noise. We've tried updating the drivers and adjusting the microphone settings in the sound section of the control panel. After troubleshooting extensively with the warranty tech support, they said it wasn't a normal problem and had us ship it in to try replacing the microphone (the particular model # we bought was not available to order by the time we received ours - it took a month to ship - so the sales rep couldn't just exchange it). That did not resolve the poor recording quality, even though the repair slip said the webcam/mic unit was replaced and passed the test, so we're thinking this must really be a normal weakness of the system. Does anyone else have this problem? Has anyone figured out a solution?
We like the features of the computer otherwise, so we're thinking about just buying an external microphone, but it is very annoying to have an "all-in-one computer" mounted to our wall with accessories hanging off it because it isn't really "all-in-one".

I have more info on my own situation (with a USB connected head set.) Net: the Rosetta Stone suggestions seem to have worked. I've listed the steps they supplied for Windows 7. I made two changes from what I had been recently using, highlighted in red under "Editorial Comments" in steps 9 and 12. That combination seemed to stop the background noise (feedback from a device?) in my talking during voice recognition.
I realize this doesn't directly address the original post about "B520 Built-in Microphone Problem" since i wasn't doing the same thing. The original symptom, though, seemed to be related.
The suggested steps with a USB headset for voice recognition with my annotations:
1. Plug your headset into an available USB-Port.
2. Open the Start menu.
3. Click on the Control Panel.
start menu
4. If you're viewing the Control Panel by Category, click Hardware and Sound and then Sound. If you're viewing by Large or Small icons, click Sound.
open sound menu
5. On the Playback tab, highlight your device by clicking on it. Your device may be listed as C-Media USB Audio Device, USB VoIP Device or Other USB Device. (Editorial comment: my only USB choice was "USB VoIP Device", which was what I was already using.)
6. Click the Set Default button. If there's a green checkmark next to your preferred device, it's already set as the Default Device.
Set Default
7. Click the Properties button.
click properties button
8. Click the Levels tab.
9. Adjust the Speakers to 30. (Editorial comment: mine had been set to 67.)
10. Click OK.
11. Click the Recording tab.
12. Highlight your device by clicking on it. It should have the same name as the device that you selected in the Playback tab. (Editorial comment: my microphone highlighted had a different name, "Lenovo USB 2.0 Audio", though I had nothing else audio but my headset plugged into a USB connection. I highlighted the "USB VoIP Device" name used in step 5.)
13. Click the Set Default button. If there's a green checkmark next to your preferred device, it's already set as the Default Device.
14. Click OK.

Sound - Microphone problems

not sure if the link below is available anywhere, but I found it of use in troubleshooting my microphone problems with skype, which I now have working
http://forum.skype.com/lofiversion/inde … 66544.html
mark

Thanks for the link! I finally found a solution for me

[solved] Microphone problem, possible unwanted stereo mix.

I'm user of integrated Integrated audio: Realtek HD Audio ALC 1200 (Mother board: ASUS P5Q)
Whenever i try to record something from my microphone input, i'll record everything that currently plays at the background (output is being captured with microphone input, no matter what).
The question is, how to disable this? If i lower capture volume, this stereo mixer volume goes down, too, but therefore it's impossible to record my own voice without yelling.
I'm using Pulse Audio.
Is there anyone who is using same audio card and not having same problems?
I just hope i shouldn't blame my integrated audio card, but my hands.
Here is a screenshot of my alsamixer settings: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5885 … shotgy.jpg
EDIT: If you have same audio card and you do (or do not) have any microphone problems, please contact me.
TL;DR: stereo mixer is always on.
Solution: if you have 6 pins on motherboard, try to use orange/black instead of green for audio out (headphones). No idea what's the problem with green one.
^ works for me.
Last edited by Tom Fyuri (2012-10-20 10:36:11)

pyther wrote:
You say you are using pulseaudio. If I am not mistaken, the settings you change in alsamixer won't affect pulesauido (at least not in my case)
Have you installed and run pavucontrol to look at the "Input" Settings? This is the mixer for PulseAudio
After little discussion at alsa-project.org I believe my audio card is just "not really good" and this stereo mixer is possible to hear, if output volume is 66+ and capture 33++, i just switched to values above. (it's almost silent with those)
So I can now use microphone without heavy stereo mixing. But, need to find anyone else with same audio card experiencing same problems. If someone has the same audio card, and is (isn't) experiencing same problems please contact me.
Used pavucontrol to confirm volume settings.

Pavilion G7 1365dx internal microphone problems (skype).

I just purchased this notebook and when I tried to use Skype, everything works except the other person can't hear me. Mic is enabled and not muted. Internal Mic (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC). System checked for updated drivers, system said drivers are up to date. Thank you in advance for your help.

Hello @Pistaba1975,
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I have read your post on how the microphone on your notebook is enabled, but will not record any audio on Skype. I would be happy to assist you in this matter!
Are you able to record audio using a different program on your computer? Were you able to record audio from Skype in the past?
In the meantime, I recommend following the steps in this document on Resolving microphone problems (Windows 8). This should help enable the audio-in when using the microphone.
Additionally, I also suggest following this resource on Microphone Troubleshooter to ensure that your Skype software is communicating the audio being transmitted to your audio-in device.
Please re-post with the results of your troubleshooting, as well as the requested information above. I look forward to your reply!
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Microphone problem

Hello. I recently bought my Xperia Z3 compact. Its a great phone..except the awful microphone problem. I bought it a week ago and 3 days ago I made the mistake to update to Android 5.1.1. Before that, I didnt have the problem.Anyway, the problem - when I hold my phone to my ear the other person doesn`t hear me, when I turn it to speaker they hear me perfectly. Sometimes it`s the other way around - speaker doesn`t work, the other person can hear me when I hold it close to my ear (this happens rarely).I tried the Internet fixes, none work. Maybe you can give me some solutions as I asked Sony to give me another Xperia and they told me that it has to go to them 3 times with the same issue.Cheers

I'm sorry to hear that, you could repair the phone with PCC, if that doesn't work then you will have to contact your local Xperia Care PC Companion (PCC) Bridge (for Mac) Alternatives on How to backup Xperias http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355 http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/contactUs/

Microphone Problem SB XFI Xtreme Gamer

& I have a headset that has a microphone. When I plug in the mic, I can't record any sound. I see a red light coming from the port, which leads me to believe that it is set to digital out. How do I change this so it recognizes the analog microphone [email protected]

*Re: Microphone Problem SB XFI Xtreme GamerK Hi necrochaos,
I think this is the same problem I had for a while, which had me pulling my hair out until I found the annoyingly simple solution. Hopefully it'll work for you too.
In the Creative Console Launcher (this is in Game mode, guess it's different for the other two.), open the Mixer tab and then under the slider bar that has "REC"in red, click the little drop down arrow and select microphone. This is all I needed to do I think. Test it with Windows Sound Recorder.
Also in Settings (very bottom-center of the Creative Console Launcher)I noticed that there's a category called "Digital I/O" and under that Flexijack Mode with the option to select between Digital I/O and Mic/Line-In. It's greyed-out on mine but maybe that'll work for you? Hope that hel
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HP Split x2 Microphone Problems

Using an HP Split x2 over skype. A variable hissing noise occurs which reaches a point that it drowns out audio, then it will abate and then build back up again. It begins building during pauses in conversation and then begins to slowly diminish as we talk. Have tried moving the tablet to various locations to see if it is interference from other device. Does not sound like traditional feed back. Any suggestions on how to resolve this problem? Thanks!

Hello Pondering92. I understand you are experiencing microphone problems on Windows 8, when using Skype. Does this issue only occur on Skype, or on other programs? If it only occurs on Skype, try uninstalling and reinstalling the program.
If it occurs on multiple programs, and you followed all the troubleshooting in this HP document, you could be experiencing faulty hardware. Since the product is in warranty, I would contact HP technical support for servicing.
You can utilize this website to learn how to contact HP appropriately, based on your region: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I'm only here to help!
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Microphone problem on Windows XP running on Macbook Pro

I just bought a Macbook Pro with a built-in Realtek HD audio card, and I have a problem using the microphone on the Windows side (I've installed via Bootcamp a Windows XP Home edition service pack 2). For some reason Windows doesn't recognise the microphone at all (although I have no problem with the loudspeakers). I tried downloading the new driver
Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003(32/64 bits) Driver only (Executable file) R1.89 2008/3/18 25421k
from http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24& Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false and ran the driver,
but it didn't help. Right now when I'm trying to detect the microphone using the Control Panel wizard an error message comes up, saying that there's an error code 0x80004005
what should I do?
Thanks a lot.

You should probably post your question in the Parallels forums:
http://forums.parallels.com

G570 Windows 7 microphone problems (choppy sound when recording)

Good morning,
I have a nice Lenovo G570 with Windows 7 that has been running perfectly for quite a while. I have some old audio tracks (multi-track recordings) that I have done using Audacity on an ancient Windows XP desktop.
I installed a new version of Audacity (64 bit) for Windows 7 from their website and it is fine. It opened up, displayed, and played the old audio tracks without a problem. It even allowed me to remix them as well.
My main problem is using the microphone and wanting to do some musical recordings and multi-track recordings on the Lenovo G570. I plug a Shure microphone (using a 1/8" adapter) into the mic jack on the side of the G570 and start to record. It works fine and allows me to record the first track (keyboards). But yet when I go to record the second track, while listening to the 1st track (i.e. multi-track), the microphone input dies out, gets choppy, fades back in to normal level, fades back out, etc...
I ran a test on the microphone jack and the drivers (Conexant SmartAudio HD)... I plugged my MP3 player into the mic jack using a stereo 1/8" cable and clicked "Listen to this device" and then clicked Apply. One of my MP3 tunes started playing, but was so awful and so choppy, I instantly knew I had a problem.
I downloaded the latest Conexant SmartAudio HD driver from your website - - 8.54.4.51 and installed it and rebooted. I still have the same problem with choppy audio when using the microphone for recording.
What gives? I performed the same test on my wife's Dell laptop (as seen above with my MP3 player), and a Beatles tune came through beautifully. You could hear Paul McCartney clearly singing, "Yesterday... All my troubles seemed so far away..." and it was not choppy at all. Then again, my wife's Dell laptop does not use Conexant SmartAudio HD for sound drivers.
Can you provide any help with this strange issue with using the microphone for recording so it won't come across all choppy?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Thanks for the reply. I got it worked out... I contacted Audacity and went over and over everything them. I downloaded and installed the latest audio drivers from Lenovo too (version 8.54.4.51). On my Lenovo G570 with the Conexant SmartAudio HD package, I had to do into the "recording devices" section of the audio after selecting the microphone (either internal or external - if it's plugged in). Then click on "Advanced" and go down to the checkboxes and uncheck:
Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device
Give exclusive mode applications priority
...and finally...
Enable audio enhancements
Click OK, exit out of it, close everything, reboot...
Sha-zam.. Audacity records perfectly fine without any problems, choppyness, cutting in/out, etc... and on all tracks, while other tracks are playing.

Audigy 4 Pro microphone problems in Win 7 64-bit

Hi there,
Since I put my Audigy 4 Pro card into my newer PC with Win 7 64-bit the microphone only seems to work when it wants to, or works but sounds messed up.
I've waited a while before posting about this because I thought the newer drivers would sort out the problem, but it remains the same.
The card/microphone works without a problem if I put it in a PC with Win XP.
Sometimes the microphone will not pick up any sound at all. Other times it will work, but only for? game, say Heroes of Newerth. Then in Windows using teamspeak, people describe the sound like I'm talking through a fan. Tried using the in-game VOIP but I get the same result.
After a restart or just some random day, people in Heroes of Newerth would discribe the VOIP from my side as if I was talking under water(or through a fan), but then it would work fine for teamspeak or Bad Company 2 or any other game. I used these 2 games as an example since its what I'm playing mostly at the moment.
There doesnt seem to be any consistancy with the problem.
I have recently removed the sound card from my PC and now forced to use the onboard sound that reminds me of the sound of a clockradio.
My PC specs are:
Asus Rampage Formula Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz E8400
8GB RAM
4 x WD Raptor HDD Stripe RAID
ATi Radeon 4870 52MB
Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro?(model number shown?is SB0290)
Using?a Sennheiser PC350 Headset.
What I have tried my side so far:
Tried latest and older drivers for Win 7 64-bit
Reinstalled Windows 7 several times with different drivers.
Tried disabling all devices except for line/mic
Tried other input devices.
Tried with different audio and sound codecs, tried without any.
Might have been or 2 other things I tried I cannot think of now.
Is there anyone that experienced similar problems and got it fixed? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Bill,
Can you be more specific about which steps were not recorded?
There some things that will not be recorded. The release notes list some known issues.
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HP Mini 110 MI Skype microphone problems

I have a new mini running Ubuntu.I can't get the microphone to work with the installed version of Skype. I found earlier posts that indicated
a OP system problem, but that was in 2008. Any updates?

Originally the Notebook will have the Recovery Partition and that would give you an option to create a set of Recovery Disk. If you have not created those Recovery Disks when the Notebook was in working condition we cannot do that right now
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