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User profile for user: DonQ
DonQ Author
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Skype on a MacBook Pro

I just installed the latest version of Skype for the Mac and I'm having a problem that I hope someone can help me with.

I have a new Macbook Pro (intel). I am using the internal mic and listening on the built in speakers. I've made several calls to a land line and to a cell phone and I'm getting the same problem. The recipient can hear me fine - however what I hear on the Macbook is very choppy - the sound gets cut every second or so.

Is there anyway to correct this?

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Feb 7, 2007 6:57 PM

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User profile for user: chandiam
chandiam
User level: Level 1
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Feb 7, 2007 10:38 PM in response to tbirdparis

Its most likely network issues. If you're at a university, they firewall everything. Call them and ask them to release the Skype issue. If you're friend has the MBP and is using skype without an issue, try using it on his internet outlet if still no go, call Apple care.

Also try it at a different location, a location where everything isnt firewalled.

That's my case.
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User profile for user: tbirdparis
tbirdparis
User level: Level 5
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Feb 8, 2007 6:01 PM in response to DonQ

dunno. my cousin always goes on about how great skypeout is from his PC. but once he called me from it to gloat about the great things he can do with his PC that I can't, and was leaving a message on my answerphone as I was out. the sound quality was rubbish, sounded like he was calling from space. and then, just at the point where he was saying, 'yep, it seems to be working great--' it cut out. lol. funniest phone message in a long time.. have saved it.. 🙂
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User profile for user: Ting Hing Lui
Ting Hing Lui
User level: Level 1
10 points

Feb 8, 2007 7:34 PM in response to DonQ

Make sure you have the best way opened up for Skype.

If you use Wireless Router, or if you turned on Firewall of OS X. Make sure you set a Port Forwarding for Skype on your Router, and Opens up the port for Skype in Firewall.

This would allows you to have a direct connection to Skype server instead of having 3rd party computer relay for you, what would have quite an impact on quality.
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User profile for user: Peter Duemmler
Peter Duemmler
User level: Level 1
75 points

Feb 13, 2007 7:12 PM in response to DonQ

Hi!

I´m having a problem with audio and Skype on my MBP, too.
The microphone is built right next to the left speaker, so that´s causing some nasty feedbacks (what was Apple thinking???).
I´m setting the sound balance to the right speaker only now when doing calls with Skype. Is there a way to get this done automatically (and resetting it after the call)?

Regards,
Peter
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