Eliminate background noise in Skype. Skype Errors and Solutions: Sound Problems Check Sound Settings

The situation when I can't hear the interlocutor on Skype is rather unpleasant. As a rule, this happens during a conversation due to a disconnection, and then everything is restored. But sometimes there is no sound from the very beginning of the call, and a banal restart of the program does not help. What to do with Skype in such a situation? Let's deal with this issue.

Solution

First of all, check that the computer is playing sound at all. Just play any audio file. If nothing happens, then the problem is either in the speakers / headphones, or in system settings... Otherwise, it's a matter of program parameters. Consider both cases, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with them.

Option 1: System Problems

First, switch the headphones to a different jack or replace them with another device, if possible. Restart your PC at the same time. Next, go to the sound options. To do this, in the tray, find the icon with the horn, right-click on it and select "Playback devices" Find the default speakers / headphones here and go to their properties. Make sure the volume is set to the desired level, turn off any gains and enhancements.

Option 2: Skype problems

“There is no sound in Skype. Why can't I hear the interlocutor? " - a common question among program users. Sometimes the problem is not in the system parameters or the sound device, but directly in its settings. The way out of the situation is to change them.

To get into the parameters in case of using the old program, it will turn out through the menu "Instruments".
Go to the sound tab immediately. Here, make sure the correct device is set to "Speakers", turn off auto volume detection and set the slider to maximum (all the way to the right) .Then press "Save" and .

But for the new Skype, the procedure is as follows:

If the described actions did not give the desired result, then let your interlocutor read

It has long and firmly entered the lives of many Internet users, helping to keep in touch with relatives and friends who are far away, to conduct business negotiations without having to travel thousands of kilometers by plane and even study remotely. However, those who are just learning the basics of computer science often have a question about how to communicate on Skype... Let's try to figure it out as simply and easily as possible.

What do you need to communicate via Skype?

So, in order to start communication, it is necessary, in addition to installing the program on a computer, the following components:

• decent internet speed;
• webcams;
• microphone;
• speakers (or headphones).

Step-by-step instruction

Chatting on Skype is easy, however, first you need to perform a number of actions that will allow you to fully use this program:

• connect the devices indicated just above to the computer and, if necessary, install drivers for them;
• download the program from the official website, choosing the version corresponding to your OS, and install it on your computer;
• launch skype and by clicking on the link " Register new user», Go through the necessary procedure;
• log into Skype, make the desired settings (for example, changing the language) and test the connected equipment. This can be done by making a call to Echo / Sound Test Service, and then analyzing the data on the quality of the connection, opening the corresponding tabs one by one. If there are any problems with the equipment, you can find out how to solve them from the communication quality manual;
• find friends using the search bar and add them to your contact list by clicking the " Add contact". After the person confirms the request, it will be possible to fully communicate with him. If you have a Facebook account, you can import friends from this network into Skype.

Also, using Skype, you can make calls to regular phone numbers, for which there is a special button in the program. However, unlike calls between Skype subscribers, which are free, you will have to pay certain amounts for calls to phone numbers (tariffs depend on the country of the subscriber), for which it is necessary in advance

During a conversation in Skype program it is not uncommon to hear background and other extraneous noises. That is, you, or your interlocutor, hear not only the conversation, but also any noise in the other subscriber's room. If sound interference is added to this, then the conversation generally turns into torture. Let's see how to remove background noise and other audio interference in Skype.

First of all, in order to minimize the negative impact of extraneous noise, you need to adhere to certain rules of the conversation. At the same time, both interlocutors must comply with them, otherwise the effectiveness of actions is sharply reduced. Follow these guidelines:

• Place the microphone as far away from the speakers as possible;
• You yourself are as close to the microphone as possible;
• Keep the microphone away from various sources of noise;
• Make the sound of the speakers as quieter as possible: not louder than necessary in order to hear the interlocutor;
• If possible, eliminate all sources of noise;
• If possible, use a dedicated plug-in headset rather than the built-in headphones and speakers.

Adjusting Skype Settings

However, to minimize the effect of background noise, you can adjust the settings of the program itself. Step by step through the menu items Skype applications- "Tools" and "Settings ...".

Here we will work with the settings in the "Microphone" block. The fact is that by default Skype is set to automatically adjust the microphone volume. This means that when you start to speak more quietly, the volume of the microphone increases, when it becomes louder - decreases, when you fall silent - the volume of the microphone reaches its maximum, and therefore it begins to pick up all the background noises that fill your room. Therefore, uncheck the "Allow automatic microphone settings" setting, and move its volume control to the position you need. It is recommended to install it approximately in the center.

Reinstalling drivers

If your interlocutors constantly complain about excessive noise, then you should try to reinstall the recorder drivers. In this case, you only need to install the microphone manufacturer's drivers. The fact is that sometimes, especially often when updating the system, the manufacturer's drivers can be replaced by standard Windows drivers, and this is quite a negative effect on the operation of the devices.

The original drivers can be installed from installation disk device (if you still have it), or download it from the manufacturer's official website.

If you adhere to all of the above recommendations, then this is guaranteed to help reduce the level of background noise. But, do not forget that the distortion of the sound may also be caused by problems on the side of the other subscriber. In particular, it may have faulty speakers, or have problems with the drivers. sound card computer.

Maria 11/23/2017 / 20:07

To clarify, it works only if you make these settings during a conversation (. On the next call, the robot again.

Maria 11/23/2017 / 19:55

About the slow, distorted sound like a robot. It seems we managed to fix it). Sound - speakers - optional - the default format was set to 16 bit 44100Hz. It seems to work.

Anna 09/24/2017 / 0:00

Good day! Tell me please! The voice of the interlocutor is very distorted and slows down, nothing is clear. The connection is good, the internet is strong, the laptop is brand new and everything worked well. This problem appeared, once the wizard fixed everything by reinstalling the version, now everything is new. I did the same, checked the speakers, the connection ... nothing helps. What can be done??

Peter 08/05/2017 / 0:30

if the sound is interrupted, then the computer is bad and replace it ..))) or maybe just leave Skype for another? after all, there are no more problems with any other ... it's cheaper to send it ..))) and the game pulls and the Internet is 10 megabits ... so this is a jamb of skype people

Galina 04/20/2017 / 19:48

please tell me - there is no speaker ring when calling and they can not call me. What to do?

Svetlana 02/11/2017 / 14:05

But what if the speech of the apponent sounds like a robot's, also in slow motion?

Gennady Vasilievich 02/03/2017 / 21:29

I tried all the methods described. Help little. Bad sound on Skype due to the acoustic connection of the microphone to the speaker speakers. Most The best way- to build a headphone jack into the speaker with an amplifier, which turns off the speakers. The sound is great. But for a collective conversation, that is, more than one person on your side, you must, of course, turn on the speakers of the speakers, in this case you need to spread the speakers at a distance that does not create an acoustic connection with the microphone.

Natalia 10/05/2016 / 15:15

When they call me on Skype, the interlocutor hears either a "cartoon" voice or croaking sounds, If I call back later, everything is fine

Sergey 05/22/2016 / 18:24

Thank you very much for your help! I set up the microphone for half a day, ran the computer 2 times for viruses, rebooted 10 times, and the chest just opened! May God give you health !!!

Marina 05/17/2016 / 20:20

I can't hear the interlocutor's words Speech floats I don't understand the words, I didn't try to talk with this interlocutor with different computers problem persists

Olga 14.12.2015 / 20:02

After Windows updates 10 was 7, no feedback, I hear the interlocutor I am not. What to do?

Ilya 20.11.2015 / 15:37

The solution given in the article about skype muting the sounds of other applications does not work for me. On request "skype muffles sounds" everywhere the same thing, everyone just copies from each other.

Eugene 10.11.2015 / 17:15

There used to be skype and it worked. Of course, he probably could not look for friends on Facebook, but he made a great call and made a video call. Maybe the video wasn't HD. but it worked. I remember many versions. And the most interesting internet was slower and computers were weaker. I will say the same about the office. a bunch of all sorts of buttons and a futuristic design, new graphics and so on appeared. And most importantly, Skype began to mow. also with Windows. XP - well, a maximum of 2 gigabytes, but for 8 and 5 it is not enough for a purely bare system. why do we need 10 windows ?? so that he also mowed the first 4 years? so that we learn again how to find the start? you can bring something to mind and it will work, but alas, it will not sell. And companies need to cheat us. they immediately calculate what should break. often these are all Driver bugs. but they will say -throw the old man, buy another more powerful one, choose another provider, etc., change your homeland

Kirill 03.11.2015 / 1:22

I tried everything the microphone sees the sound is normal but skype does not catch the sound from the microphone what should I do?

Matvey 10/21/2015 / 1:06

I am teaching vocal. How to be in such a situation? When I play my music. instrument, the student on the other computer must sing in sync. But, apparently, the sound reaches him with a delay. And second: when I turn on the phonogram from my computer, and a student on another computer has to sing, I don't hear him, only some echoes when I turn the volume down, almost to the limit. But then he does not hear the phonogram, which I have included.

Mane 08/23/2015 / 01:46 PM

what to do when they call me on Skype, but there is no sound, that is, I do not hear when they call and I can miss the call ((((help

Go to "Tools -> Options -> General Settings" and opposite the item "Set program language to" select "Russian (Russian)" in the drop-down list. In case you did not find the Russian language there, then you need to download the program again and reinstall it.

In a programme Skype you can prevent receiving calls from people who have not been added to contacts. To do this, select "Tools" in the main menu, then click on the "Settings" command and in the "Security" group in the "Security Settings" tab, check the box next to the "Accept calls and messages only from people in my contact list" item.

In order to increase the font in the chat, go to the main menu "Tools -> Options ->" then go to the "Chats and SMS" group and select the "Chat visual design" tab and then click on the "Change font" button.

Open the "Tools -> Options" menu, go to the "Alerts" group and select the "Sounds" tab, then click on the "Download sound files" button and select how many new audio files you want to associate with any events in Skype. Remember that you can only add WAV files. If your tunes are saved in a different format, then you can easily convert them using the program. It should also be borne in mind that each melody is configured separately for each event. To change the sound accompanying any event, simply select the event itself in the "Select sounds for events" list and in the drop-down list opposite, under the name "Select sound file", you must specify the desired melody. If you want to delete the sounds you added in the" My sounds "list, select the unnecessary sound and press the" Del "button on the keyboard.