Cant get microphone to work

I read through previous posts to try and get an answer to my question concerning I have a new microphone headset but i cant get the microphone to work. This was a result answer:

Start > Control Panel (In classic view) > Speech.
Select the Speech Recognition tab.
Choose one of the "Recognition Profiles ". If none are listed, create one.
In the "Microphone" section, click on button "Audio Input ".
In Audio Input Settings window, click on radio button "Use this audio input device ".
Review the list of devices in the drop-down list and select the correct device. Depending on the specific device and system configuration, only generic devices may be listed here.
Click on button "Properties ".
In the Advanced Audio Properties window click on radio button "Use this audio input device ".
Select "Microphone" from drop-down list.
Click OK > OK > Apply.
Tap or speak into the mike and check the horizontal "Level" flag in the Microphone section for activity.
Assuming there is activity, click on "Configure Microphone" to set the volume level.

Sadly, I can get this far "Start > Control Panel (In classic view) > Speech." But there is no option for the rest.
Not there Select the Speech Recognition tab.
Not there Choose one of the "Recognition Profiles ".
Not there In the "Microphone" section, click on button "Audio Input ".

This is what i see when I go into the speech folder.


And if I choose the sounds and audio devices, this is what I see.
Audio


Voice


Im totally lost! I thought I would just plug it in and away we go.

 

I think this may explain why. Read "Hooking into Windows XP Speech "

Mitch

 

Hi ohcheap1, What are you trying to do with the microphone? Is it for use with Skype or the likes? Neil.

 

Yep. And sadly I dont think the above advice is going to work because that speech engine is for XP.

 

If you are only trying to connect for Skype there is a protocol to follow and as I had a disaster on my comp and haven't reloaded Skype, give me some time and I will hopefully get the info you need. Neil.

 

Try this:
Go to:
Start
Programs
Accessories
Entertainment
Volume Control
Options
Properties
Microphone (ensure Ticked)
Back to Options
Advanced Controls (tick)à/open
Microphone
Scroll down
Check "Microphone"
If the bar "Microphone" is available, the microphone is detected by Windows now go on
(If not, Windows has a problem with your microphone)
Just to check if your microphone is broken, you can use your headphones instead. They really work!
Check "Advanced properties"
Check Micro "Advanced"
Open
Check "20db boost" if possible
Set micro volume manually to app 50%
Ignore if the microphone is muted. This is controlled by Skype

Now go back to
Entertainment
Sound recorder
Run audio recorder and check for quality and volume. If necessary, adjust.

Now you shall check your voice by using a Skype call <<echo123>>
Here you can monitor (mirror) your own voice via VOI.

Check also device manager for problems (yellow signs)

Let's know if this is the correct procedure. Neil.

 

This is as far as I could get.....Try this:
Go to:
Start
Programs
Accessories
Entertainment
Volume Control
Options
Properties
Microphone (ensure Ticked) Not on list
Back to Options
Advanced Controls (tick)à/open Greyed out but ticked

 

Sorry, I assumed that you had plugged in your microphone to your soundcard. My unit is Headphone with mic attached and twin lead with a PINK connector and a GREEN connector. Make sure that you plug the PINK (Mic) plug into the Mic (PINK) female on your soundcard first - then try the procedure again. It will prove that the Mic is recognized by the comp and the GREYED out sections should then be usable. The GREEN connector on mine does not have to be plugged in.Cheers Neil.

 

Go to:
Start
Programs
Accessories
Entertainment
Volume Control
Options
Properties - options are playback (no mic option) & recording (tick mic option)
Microphone (ensure Ticked)
Back to Options
Advanced Controls (tick)à/open
Microphone
Scroll down
Check "Microphone"
If the bar "Microphone" is available, the microphone is detected by Windows now go on 3 volume controls. Line In - Rear Mic - Microphone
(If not, Windows has a problem with your microphone)
Just to check if your microphone is broken, you can use your headphones instead. They really work!
Check "Advanced properties"
Check Micro "Advanced"
Open
Check "20db boost" if possible Microphone Boost ticked
Set micro volume manually to app 50%
Ignore if the microphone is muted. This is controlled by Skype dont even see a mute option here.
Now go back to
Entertainment
Sound recorder Holy ****!! I actually hear me. This is great.
Run audio recorder and check for quality and volume. If necessary, adjust.

Now you shall check your voice by using a Skype call <<echo123>>
Here you can monitor (mirror) your own voice via VOI.

Well for all thats holy! I think you did it.

Check also device manager for problems (yellow signs)

Let's know if this is the correct procedure. Neil. Thanks Neil! I'ld pay you if I could. You're awesome. Now I just need to test it out tomorrow. I want to be able to use it on Yahoo! not Skype but at least I have an affirmitive response so far. Shew......I can talk to Europe for free!!! Woo Hoo!!

 

You're welcome.

 

Great job Neil! I am glad you could help him. I know nothing about Skype (until now anyway)

Mitch