Communication via the Internet has already crossed the boundaries of exchanging exclusively text messages. Now many messenger programs provide the ability to communicate through the transmission of video and audio signals. But unfortunately, various signal distortions arising for different reasons often interfere with enjoying this communication in Skype, an agent or ICQ.
Instructions
Step 1
First, you need to understand that the instant messaging program itself can neither be the source of interference, nor cause it. Most often this happens due to the fault of the users themselves, who incorrectly configured their equipment, or due to a malfunction of this equipment itself.
Step 2
One of the main causes of interference is a poor connection or low bandwidth. More often this problem occurs for those who are trying to get or overeat an image interactively. All that can be advised in this case is switching to another tariff or changing a provider providing low-quality services.
Step 3
Another reason is a physical malfunction of the hardware installed on the computer. You need to check your microphone, headphones and speakers with any recording program. Record a short snippet of your monologue, and then listen to the output.
Step 4
To check the equipment, you can use standard programs that are in any installed system. To find such a recording program. In Windows XP, you need to go to the "Start" panel, then "All Programs" => "Accessories" => "Entertainment" => "Sound Recorder". This program is much easier to find in Windows 7. In the "Start" panel, you just need to type in the word "Sound Recorder" in the search, and the system will immediately give the desired result.
Step 5
So, you launched the program and found that you can hear a creak and noise? Rather, your microphone is faulty. If you cannot replace it at the moment, try to reduce the noise level by firmly attaching all wires, isolating the case from the sensing element, and covering the microphone itself with a foam ball. Also, always control the location of the microphone in relation to your mouth - it should not go beyond the sensitivity zone. After all, the further the microphone is, the more you try to increase its sensitivity, which means that the amount of interference becomes immeasurably greater.
Step 6
If you find that the microphone itself is in order, then you need to understand the software. You need to reinstall or update the drivers that will work with your sound card. When the software is updated, try looking for Echo Cancellation in the board settings. It is also necessary to check the settings of the microphone itself, setting the lever of its sensitivity at a small level, or allowing its setting automatically.
