hooked 0 #1 August 14, 2005 Since there are so many informative posters on this site, I thought I would ask for help here. What I am looking for is (I think) a web cam that would allow me to talk to and see a person (using the same web cam). I have a granddaughter I miss seeing and would like to be able to see and talk to her and have her able to do the same. What equipment would I need to do this? Is it possible??? Any help or product suggestions would be so very helpful. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #2 August 14, 2005 My best suggestion would be using Msn Messenger, and a webcam from Creative or Logitech. (The cheaper ones, from any manufacturer, tends to give a more grainy image in low lighting.) I would also suggest using a pair of headphones, perhaps with a built in microphone. If you use ordinary speakers you will experience feedback and echo. Even cheap headsets work great. Logitech is one of many companies that makes headsets.---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #3 August 14, 2005 Thank youJust the kind of info I was looking for. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #4 August 14, 2005 Contact me again later if you need any help.---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #5 December 19, 2005 Old post, I know. I got the Logitech webcam, it works great. My son also got a Logitech webcam. We've used msn messenger to connect a video call...I can see and hear him, he can see me, but he can't hear me talking. I know my 'mic' works, so what could be going wrong here? -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #6 December 19, 2005 did you plug a mic in? TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #7 December 19, 2005 The mic is in the webcam and it does work. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #8 December 19, 2005 What happens when you run the Video/audio tuning wizard? (under the Tools menu) TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #9 December 19, 2005 Both video and audio work fine, so could it be something on his end that isn't working right? -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 December 19, 2005 try using the sound recorder to make sure that the mic is working right...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #11 December 19, 2005 After I have the cam on and open sound recorder, should the sound recorder activate when I talk into the mic? -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #12 December 19, 2005 no, you have to hit the record button. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #13 December 19, 2005 Yes, it works. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #14 December 19, 2005 it seems likely that the issue isnt on your side ..... unless you have to hit a 'send' button with MSN that you're not hitting when you talk :) Maybe your son needs to turn up the volume. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #15 December 19, 2005 I really appreciate all the help. I'll relay this on to him. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
