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SKYPE Mic Gain |
Skype has an integrated feature
called AGC which can and most likely will want to increase your Mic gain
while you are not talking. If the rig is on VOX, this AGC will
cause the slightest noise to trip or even just cycle the PTT
You can disable the AGC - (Thanks to the
http://forum.skype.com Forums
Disable (A)utomatic (G)ain (C)ontrol AGC
First:
SKYPE-->Tools-->Options-->Sound Devices-->(untick) Enable Automating
Sound Device Adjustment Settings-->Save.
In
shared.xml
You need to select show hidden files in folder options
Use any editor like Word Pad or Word, as config.xml is a pure text file.
You need to select show hidden files in folder options
You will find this file in
C:
Documents and settings
Your profile name
Application data
Skype
shared.xml
Use any text editor like Word Pad or Word to open and edit this file, as
shared.xml is a real text file
Nearly at the end you will find
<UIVersion>0/1.4.0.84</UIVersion>
<VoiceEng>
<AGC>0</AGC> <-------------------------------------- add this line
<MicVolume>xxx</MicVolume>
</VoiceEng>
</Lib>
<UI>
Edit this and SAVE
Don’t forget to shutdown Skype before doing this.
Skype will not allow any changes while running!
You must set the signal volume now manually for best quality (use MS
Sound Recorder or echo123 again)
Now you should check your shared.xml again
<MicVolume>xxx</MicVolume>
Values:
255 is max volume - 0 AND 256 = mike volume off
As Auto Volume control is off now, you shall check volume now with
echo123
Do not use MS sound recorder or any other windows software, they will NOT do this job.
Do not forget: Skype has his OWN
control
You must use/check with echo123
If the volume with 255 is too high, sound will be distorted and/or
clipped.
This loud, but poor sound, may be
not understandable. Set for best audio quality
Save
Restart Skype
73 and enjoy the new tools the internet is providing ham radio
Paul VE3SY
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