Webcam Microphone.

[RCartledge]

I've recently bought a new webcam for my computer so i can communicate with my parents. (I'm using this on MSN Messanger Live) I plug my Webcam in (it has a USB connection and a MIC connection for the microphone). I run the sound test from within Windows XP only windows doesn't seem to pick up any audio.

I checked my microphone volume settings and moved the slider straight to the top, tried the test again but still doesn't detect any audio.

I'm using the onboard AudioPorts on a Gigabit Motherboard.... can't remember exactly what model it is but if you really need it i can find out.


Please can anybody offer any suggestions.


Ps. i've also bought another webcam (a cheap one) that just has a USB connection (no mic jack) and this also doesn't recognise any sound. I've checked the device manager to see if i had any conflicts or to see if anything wasn't there but everything is there and correct

[glc]

In control panel, sounds and multimedia - audio tab, look at a couple of things. Make sure use only preferred devices is NOT checked - and see how many playback and recording devices are available. You may have to select the USB devices as default.

[RCartledge]

thanks for the advise GLC. i've tried what you have siggested but to no avail. The only option that i have are
Modem #0 Line Record
Realtek AC97 Audio
C-Media Wave Device

The bottom one is another sound card that i installed just to make see if my mothboard was at fault but the same problem happens. a USB device does not show up in any options

Any other thoughts