up vote 0 down vote favorite
share [g+] share [fb]

I have a microphone with all the software set up correctly, but there is a loose connection somewhere. I'd like some software to give me instant feedback on whether the computer is picking up the sound of my voice so that I can wiggle some wires and work out where the fault is. Any suggestions?

link|improve this question
68% accept rate
by feedback, do you mean specifically audio feedback? Or are you able to monitor the screen whilst wiggling wires? – RJFalconer Apr 21 '10 at 10:38
either audio or visual will do... as long as its instant. – Mick Apr 21 '10 at 10:42
feedback

2 Answers

up vote 2 down vote accepted

you could probably use audacity - it has both an audio level meter and a graph

link|improve this answer
feedback
up vote 2 down vote

The Volume Control panel shows a monitor for input devices. I think they added it in one of the Service Packs. If you play a constant tone and put the microphone in front of the speaker, you can use the monitor to see when it works/dies.

link|improve this answer
@echoback: I can't see a "monitor" on the volume control panel. – Mick Apr 21 '10 at 10:56
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown
discard

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.