Use MacBook mic instead of headset in WoW? Why not?
July 29, 2009 3:02 PM Subscribe
Why can't I use my MacBook's microphone to play World of Warcraft? Why do I need a USB headset?
We're out in the country without my stepson's headset, and anyway, I'd like to hear the chatter. (He's showing me the game.)
Is there a way in WoW to use the regular microphone and speakers instead of a USB headset? If not, is there software that will allow me to use the regular mic and speakers to spoof a headset?
We're out in the country without my stepson's headset, and anyway, I'd like to hear the chatter. (He's showing me the game.)
Is there a way in WoW to use the regular microphone and speakers instead of a USB headset? If not, is there software that will allow me to use the regular mic and speakers to spoof a headset?
I'm guessing that in general, regardless of your computer, voice chat over a laptop's built-in mic and speakers wouldn't work because the sound of the game would feedback.
posted by negatendo at 3:48 PM on July 29, 2009
posted by negatendo at 3:48 PM on July 29, 2009
negatendo: Actually it works pretty well in my experience.
posted by edd at 3:55 PM on July 29, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by edd at 3:55 PM on July 29, 2009 [1 favorite]
My boss uses his iMac's built-in mic and speakers, and has no trouble with it.
posted by Pecinpah at 4:54 PM on July 29, 2009
posted by Pecinpah at 4:54 PM on July 29, 2009
Hmm. I am currently using a MacBook and playing WoW. I'm not FOND of using WoWChat [the in-game client] but it does work through the standard mic and speakers.
I prefer Ventrilo, though I had to fiddle with the settings to work. Do you get an error when you try to hear sound without the headset? Can you hear regular in-game noises without the headset?
posted by rachaelfaith at 5:52 PM on July 29, 2009
I prefer Ventrilo, though I had to fiddle with the settings to work. Do you get an error when you try to hear sound without the headset? Can you hear regular in-game noises without the headset?
posted by rachaelfaith at 5:52 PM on July 29, 2009
Best answer: Check a couple of things within System Preferences for Audio:
– Internal: make sure the input volume mic is loud enough (you should see it going across the screen). Crank it way high if needed.
– Make sure that you have the internal mic chosen BEFORE loading up WOW
– If this fails, restart computer and choose internal mic before loading WOW
That's all I can think of.
posted by fantasticninety at 8:49 PM on July 29, 2009
– Internal: make sure the input volume mic is loud enough (you should see it going across the screen). Crank it way high if needed.
– Make sure that you have the internal mic chosen BEFORE loading up WOW
– If this fails, restart computer and choose internal mic before loading WOW
That's all I can think of.
posted by fantasticninety at 8:49 PM on July 29, 2009
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Or are you using Teamspeak or Ventrilo?
posted by edd at 3:13 PM on July 29, 2009