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From:
Stephen Clower <steve@gwmicro.com>Subject:
Re: GW-Connect: Microphone Volume Always Creeps UpDate:
Tue, Jul 23, 2013 3:50:20 pmBruce,
It might be the auto gain control working in the other direction. As I
understand it, this is currently also beyond our control.
Steve
On 7/23/2013 3:21 PM, Bruce Toews wrote:
> One more question, if I may. When I'm talking to someone using GW Connect,
> often I find that parts of conversations are clipped because of a
> noise-gate-like effect, presumably designed to cut down on background
> noise. It can make conversations difficult. Is anyone else noticing this,
> and is this another thing Skype isn't giving GW control over? Thank you
> very much for your assistance.
>
> bruce
>
> Bruce Toews wrote:
>> Ah, thanks for the explanation. I'm glad this wasn't just something I was
>> experiencing.
>>
>> Stephen Clower wrote:
>>> Hello Bruce,
>>>
>>> At the moment, the SkypeKit has an option to disable automatic gain
>>> control, but it furstratingly enough does nothing. We have asked Skype
>>> to allow us to configure this behavior, but thus far nothing has
>>> changed. We will implement appropriate UI when and if they update the
>>> kit.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/23/2013 1:47 PM, Bruce Toews wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I really like the GW-Connect app, however I am unable to use it because
>>>> I
>>>> can't keep the microphone level steady. For best results, when talking
>>>> on
>>>> Skype, I like to keep my mike level at around 23%. But when I set this
>>>> value and then leave, the level invariably rises again. I have my audio
>>>> set in every place I can think of to not allow a program to take
>>>> control
>>>> of levels, but this continues to happen. When I am using regular Skype,
>>>> this is not the case. Any suggestions on how to remedy this issue would
>>>> be
>>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> bruce
>>> --
>>> Stephen Clower
>>> Product support specialist & App Development
>>> GW Micro, Inc. * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
>>> 260-489-3671 * gwmicro.com
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
--
Stephen Clower
Product support specialist & App Development
GW Micro, Inc. * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260-489-3671 * gwmicro.com
It might be the auto gain control working in the other direction. As I
understand it, this is currently also beyond our control.
Steve
On 7/23/2013 3:21 PM, Bruce Toews wrote:
> One more question, if I may. When I'm talking to someone using GW Connect,
> often I find that parts of conversations are clipped because of a
> noise-gate-like effect, presumably designed to cut down on background
> noise. It can make conversations difficult. Is anyone else noticing this,
> and is this another thing Skype isn't giving GW control over? Thank you
> very much for your assistance.
>
> bruce
>
> Bruce Toews wrote:
>> Ah, thanks for the explanation. I'm glad this wasn't just something I was
>> experiencing.
>>
>> Stephen Clower wrote:
>>> Hello Bruce,
>>>
>>> At the moment, the SkypeKit has an option to disable automatic gain
>>> control, but it furstratingly enough does nothing. We have asked Skype
>>> to allow us to configure this behavior, but thus far nothing has
>>> changed. We will implement appropriate UI when and if they update the
>>> kit.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/23/2013 1:47 PM, Bruce Toews wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I really like the GW-Connect app, however I am unable to use it because
>>>> I
>>>> can't keep the microphone level steady. For best results, when talking
>>>> on
>>>> Skype, I like to keep my mike level at around 23%. But when I set this
>>>> value and then leave, the level invariably rises again. I have my audio
>>>> set in every place I can think of to not allow a program to take
>>>> control
>>>> of levels, but this continues to happen. When I am using regular Skype,
>>>> this is not the case. Any suggestions on how to remedy this issue would
>>>> be
>>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> bruce
>>> --
>>> Stephen Clower
>>> Product support specialist & App Development
>>> GW Micro, Inc. * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
>>> 260-489-3671 * gwmicro.com
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
--
Stephen Clower
Product support specialist & App Development
GW Micro, Inc. * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260-489-3671 * gwmicro.com
