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Cameron144
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Q: iMac using Skype to video call to PC, video is fine, they can hear me but I cannot hear them

iMac Mid 2007 model Dual Core 2.8, 2Gig Ram, 500Gig HD

 

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iMac using Skype to video call to PC, video is fine, they can hear me but I cannot hear them

 

 

Annoyingly, when trying video call to the same person using MSN, video is fine but the voice problems are the other way around, I can hear them but they can't hear me. I have read this is a common problem

 

Skyp is my preference.

 

 

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on May 5, 2012 11:03 PM

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Cameron144

Q: iMac using Skype to video call to PC, video is fine, they can hear me but I cannot hear them

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  • by X423424X,

    X423424X X423424X May 5, 2012 11:10 PM in response to Cameron144
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    May 5, 2012 11:10 PM in response to Cameron144

    Check the Audio/Video preferences in Skype to make sure your microphone is selected.

  • by Cameron144,

    Cameron144 Cameron144 May 5, 2012 11:37 PM in response to X423424X
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    May 5, 2012 11:37 PM in response to X423424X

    Hi, I viewed Built in Mic (internal mic) and Bulit in Speakers (internalspeakers) in Skype Pref's, I already had this set correctly. The mic meter is picking me up and I can see myself in Skype video.

     

    I don't know what is needed to fix the problem so I can hear the other person.

     

    They, being on a PC notebook, could have problem with their settings perhaps, but my gut feeling is it is my end.

  • by X423424X,Helpful

    X423424X X423424X May 5, 2012 11:41 PM in response to Cameron144
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    May 5, 2012 11:41 PM in response to Cameron144

    I was going to suggest what you mentioned in your last paragraph.  If your skype preferences shows that it is responding to the mic then I think the problem is on the receiving end.