"Live Communcicator"
Microphone and Headset/Speakers Sound Check

To check to see if your microphone and headset/ speaker system is working properly, complete the following steps:

STEP 1. Flash Player

Go to the Adobe website to download the latest Flash version

STEP 2. Microphone

Set your Flash Player to enable your microphone as follows:
(i) Click the "Set Flash Player Now" button and the Flash Player Settings window will appear.
(ii) Select the "Allow" and "Remember" options to enable your microphone. See the diagram below.
(iii) Once the "Remember" option is chosen, your system will remember the setting and you do not need to choose it again later.

STEP 3. Recording Test

Plug your microphone and headset/speakers into your computer. If you use a headset (preferred setting) there will be no echo when you record your voice. Click Record Button and speak for five seconds.

STEP 4. Volume And Playback Test
Click the Play button and listen to your recording. If the sound level is too low, adjust your speaker volume. If the sound level is still too low, go to Step 3, click the "Adjust" button, and change the recording volume. Repeat until the volume is acceptable.

Trouble Shooting

If you still can not hear your recording,

  • Check that your microphone is plugged in correctly
  • Check that your microphone MUTE switch is disabled
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