Is my microphone working?

[thequantum 52]

I bought a microphone, and I can hear my voice come out of the speakers when I talk into it, but I'm not sure if players can hear me. I tried using fraps to record a video, and talked into the microphone with the push to talk engaged, however I couldn't hear my voice on the video. Does that mean it isnt working? And does anyone know why it wouldnt be?

[crimsonbzd 247]

I bought a microphone, and I can hear my voice come out of the speakers when I talk into it, but I'm not sure if players can hear me. I tried using fraps to record a video, and talked into the microphone with the push to talk engaged, however I couldn't hear my voice on the video. Does that mean it isnt working? And does anyone know why it wouldnt be?

 

that is not nearly enough information to go on.

 

However, I recommend ensuring that your mic is recognized and enabled (and likely it's the only device that should be) in the recording tab of windows sound settings.

Then, make a Skype test call, and make sure than you only hear everything that you say once, with the delay. You shouldn't hear yourself out of your speakers in direct coms.

[thequantum 52]

Thanks for replying. Below is how my recording tab looks. Could the line in be affecting it? That is my Logitech Z5500 Speaker output, however I also have my speakers connected by optical spdif so don't need both. I think I actually have the option of plugging my microphone directly into the Logitech system so maybe I can try that. I tried Skype and it worked just fine.