You can test your audio output (speakers) and input (microphone settings in the Paltalk preferences area.
select 'setup preferences' from the 'file' menu on the main pal list window
select 'audio setup' on the left hand pane of the setup and preferences window
speaker test push the 'play sound' button and you should hear a 'guitar' sound
adjust the speaker volume slider to the right to increase the volume
adjust the speaker volume slider to the left to decrease the volume
if you cannot hear any sound click the 'output mixer settings' link to open your windows 'playback' mixer
microphone test
Step 1 click link # 1 (click here and speak into your microphone to record a test message)
clicking the link will start the recording process
Step 2 start speaking clearly to record a sample of your voice
during the recording process pay attention to the 'modulation bar' located to the right of the microphone volume slider
the modulation bar should be bouncing to the 3rd level without being 'pegged' to the top while you are speaking
slide the microphone slider to the right to increase your microphone volume slide the microphone slider to the left to decrease your microphone volume
Step 3 click link # 2 to stop the recording process
Step 4 click link # 3 to play back the sample that you just recorded to see if your microphone volume level is set properly
Step 5 click link # 4 to stop the playback
If your sound was too soft or too loud repeat this process from Step 1 and adjust your microphone level to a more suitable level
If you still have problems or if your voice is way too loud or too soft click the 'input mixer settings' link
the windows 'recording' panel will launch
from this mixer panel you can select and adjust the levels of various audio input devices including your cd or dvd player, tv tuner (if installed), external 'line' inputs, and your microphone
select 'mic' or 'microphone' note: in windows seven this window has a different appearance
use this slider to adjust your microphone level up or down
if your microphone level is still too low or too loud, you may click 'configure' and follow the given steps.
