arelyea
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Sound Blaster 16 won't read microphone
My sound blaster 16 will not accept any output from my
microphone. I know the mic works, it worked fine with my
other card. I also know that when you purchase OS/2 Warp 4
with a microphone included, it comes with an inline adapter
that makes the sb card read the mic. I don't have one of
those adapters. I am wondering if there is a setting
somewhere that I need to change, or where can I get one of
those adapters. Thanks.
microphone. I know the mic works, it worked fine with my
other card. I also know that when you purchase OS/2 Warp 4
with a microphone included, it comes with an inline adapter
that makes the sb card read the mic. I don't have one of
those adapters. I am wondering if there is a setting
somewhere that I need to change, or where can I get one of
those adapters. Thanks.
ASKER
yeah, but when I speak into the microphone, the little red jack
sends output from the microphone to the input jack on the SB.
It won't accept this output (my voice). I don't want to sound
rude or flip, but I am a little tired of people responding with
stupid suggestions or questions (e.g. "check your mixer"). I
have exausted all my knowledge.
sends output from the microphone to the input jack on the SB.
It won't accept this output (my voice). I don't want to sound
rude or flip, but I am a little tired of people responding with
stupid suggestions or questions (e.g. "check your mixer"). I
have exausted all my knowledge.
arelyea...
Listen, let's establish one thing here.
First, you could look at my profile to know who I am.
Second you could look at my numbers to find out where I rank.
Third, what I'm trying to say, is if you see what we can't see, you have to help us understand the situation to be able to help, which why we are here in the first place.
Now that being said, I want to ask about that RED JACK. This is your microphone jack that goes in the MIC on the sound card, right??
And if you try to record throught that MIC, nothing happens.
All the settings are O.K. and the MIXER is fine, and the MIC section is available and not MUTED, but still can't get that Mic to happen, right again?
Regards
Listen, let's establish one thing here.
First, you could look at my profile to know who I am.
Second you could look at my numbers to find out where I rank.
Third, what I'm trying to say, is if you see what we can't see, you have to help us understand the situation to be able to help, which why we are here in the first place.
Now that being said, I want to ask about that RED JACK. This is your microphone jack that goes in the MIC on the sound card, right??
And if you try to record throught that MIC, nothing happens.
All the settings are O.K. and the MIXER is fine, and the MIC section is available and not MUTED, but still can't get that Mic to happen, right again?
Regards
ASKER
I don't mean to come off with an attitude, I just get so many
usenet responses with stupid suggestions that I have become
quite cynical these days.
I know for a fact, that other people with SB cards have been
unable to use their mic's in OS/2 or Windoze without this little
adapter that comes with the microphone included with OS/2 Warp
4. Yes, all the mixer settings are correct. Yes the microphone
works. Yes everything "appears" to be fine. When I try to
record or even use the old SB Talking Parrot it gets no
response. I have heard other people talk about this same
problem in usenet, but there don't seem to be any answers
available. I have only seen this previously mentioned adapter
inside the OS/2 Warp 4 box. However, this adapter solves the
mic problems in every environment. Can someone tell me either
what I can try or where I can get an adapter?
usenet responses with stupid suggestions that I have become
quite cynical these days.
I know for a fact, that other people with SB cards have been
unable to use their mic's in OS/2 or Windoze without this little
adapter that comes with the microphone included with OS/2 Warp
4. Yes, all the mixer settings are correct. Yes the microphone
works. Yes everything "appears" to be fine. When I try to
record or even use the old SB Talking Parrot it gets no
response. I have heard other people talk about this same
problem in usenet, but there don't seem to be any answers
available. I have only seen this previously mentioned adapter
inside the OS/2 Warp 4 box. However, this adapter solves the
mic problems in every environment. Can someone tell me either
what I can try or where I can get an adapter?
arelyea...
I read you, you sound like you have done your homework, in reference to checking that everything is fine.
And don't worry about that attitude things, I justed wanted to cool off your mind to realize that you're not dealing with one of those...
I'll do my research side to inquire about that little adapter for you.
Are you running Win95 or OS/2??
I will keep you posted, tomorrow.
Regards
I read you, you sound like you have done your homework, in reference to checking that everything is fine.
And don't worry about that attitude things, I justed wanted to cool off your mind to realize that you're not dealing with one of those...
I'll do my research side to inquire about that little adapter for you.
Are you running Win95 or OS/2??
I will keep you posted, tomorrow.
Regards
ASKER
I am running OS/2 Warp 3.0 and Windoze 3.1 and MS-DOS 6.22.
None of them accept anything from the mic.
None of them accept anything from the mic.
DID you just try to plug mic in in line instead of mic on sound card. If it does not work try to find mono stere adapter in any electronic store also what type of sound blaster you have and what version of OS you are using
ASKER
It is a mono jack. I have a SB16 (Vibra) PnP.
For most of SB 16 you can download new drivers from creative labs
ASKER
I somehow doubt it is driver-related. Especially since I *am*
using the newest OS/2 drivers, and I get the same problem in DOS
and Windoze. Also, the line input jack won't accept mic signals
either.
using the newest OS/2 drivers, and I get the same problem in DOS
and Windoze. Also, the line input jack won't accept mic signals
either.
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ASKER
Ya know, often times it's the simple things that perplex us the
most. You see, my card is OEM and the book doesn't
"specifically" say that the mic is stereo. After I knew what to
look for (thanks to you) I found the pin-out that told me you
were right. Gee I feel lame.
Thanks for the help.
most. You see, my card is OEM and the book doesn't
"specifically" say that the mic is stereo. After I knew what to
look for (thanks to you) I found the pin-out that told me you
were right. Gee I feel lame.
Thanks for the help.
What do you mean by NOT accepting any ouput?? This is a MIC and it would feed an INPUT not ouput..
Am I missing something here??
Please rephrase your question.
Regards