webcam / sound

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R J wrote:
> Hi
>
> I use yahoo messenger to talk to my family. Last week I bought a webcam
> which works great - the next step we said was sound. So I bought a mic,
> arrived today. Firstly, how do I know it works (haven't heard a peep yet)?
> I've tried using it in windows sound recorder and every other application I
> can think of but no joy. Secoundly, can I use both webcam and send sound
> using yahoo messenger?
>
> Hope you can help as I think this mic is broken.
>
> R J
>
>
Check your sound settings in Windows. It has a habit of muting the mic.
you may have to make sure it 'turns it on'