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From: David Hume <David.Hume@example.com>
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Subject: Re: Microsoft blocks Linux 4.2 Skype without warning
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David Hume <David.Hume@example.com> writes:

> I got 4.3 almost working by enabling pulse audio. But the microphone
> pickup was very quiet so not really usable (even though its level was up
> to 100%). I have reverted to 4.2.

With 4.2 and pulse audio I installed pavucontrol, then from in skype I
unchecked the box which allows skype to adjust the volume, then clicked
the volume control button which opened pavucontrol. Then I increased the
microphone volume to 153% (??). This improved the sound although it was
still rather quiet. I expect this procedure would work with 4.3 but I
can't be bothered to try it as the sound on 4.2 is far better.