Skype: problem with the recording device - so solve it
If you have a problem with the recording device on Skype, in most cases you can solve it with just a few clicks. Read this practical tip to find out exactly how to do this.
Skype: problem with the recording device - so solve it
- Make sure the microphone is properly connected to the PC.
- Then start Skype and click on "Actions"> "Options" above.
- Select the "Audio Settings" option on the left and make sure that you have selected the correct devices here.
- With a click on "Advanced Settings" you can check whether your microphone from Skype comes first. If not, mark it and move it to the first place.
- Then restart Messenger and check whether your microphone has been recognized.
- If it doesn't, right-click the speaker icon at the bottom of the taskbar and select "Capture Devices".
- Your microphone must be activated here. If no device is displayed, right-click in the field and select "Show disabled devices".
- Now you can right-click on your microphone and select "Activate".
In the next practical tip, we'll tell you what can happen if you have no sound on Skype.