Using Skype and external microphone

I recently downloaded Skype and would like to use an external microphone to makes "calls" with. It doesn't seem to be working even though I have a mic that is both Windows and Mac OS compatible. Any suggestions?

Power Mac G4, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Nov 21, 2010 7:47 PM

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Nov 22, 2010 1:27 AM in response to Nonee

You can't connect a microphone that doesn't have an included amplifier to a Mac: the input socket is line level and the output from a mic is far too low. You would need to route the mic through a mixer or a preamplifier, or get a USB microphone.

If you get a microphone that works, note that you have to select it in Skype Preferences>Audio, not in System Preferences/Sound.

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