Skype and no line in volume!

[DOlsson]

Hey guys I have an issue here.

I'm using the latest version of skype here and everything is great EXCEPT the line in.

My iSight built in mic picks up sound and works fine. However I'm using a headset with a microphone built in. I've gone into Skype settings and chose the "Built in Input Line - In".

I've even gone into my sound settings in System Preferences and ensured nothing was muted.

No matter what I do, I can't seem to pick up any sound from this Line In mic, only the built in webcam microphone.

Anyone know what's going on here?

I've ensured that the headset/microphone combo are working, I have a windows PC and it's fine.

:confused:

[Sesshi]

The Mac doesn't have a pre-amp on the line input. Virtually every PC laptop does. That's why the mic works on a Windows machine and not on the Apple laptop. I'd suggest a USB headset.

[gauchogolfer]

The line-in on your laptop won't work with a regular headset/microphone. It needs to be powered. Instead, you will need to use a USB-mic. This is your only other option. Annoying, but true.

Edit: too slow...

[DOlsson]

Wow, for a second there I thought my BlackBook was broken!!

Thanks for the replies. I read something about that online but didn't want to accept as being true :)

Thanks again - really appreciate the quick responses. :)