If you’re anything like me, you’re probably well acquainted with the sound of your own voice echoing back at you through your computer speakers while you’re on a Skype call. And if you’re really like me, you’ve probably also found yourself wondering why the person you’re talking to can’t hear the same thing.
Turns out, there’s a reason for that.
When you’re not talking, your computer’s microphone is picking up ambient noise from your surroundings and sending it to the person you’re talking to. But because Skype uses what’s called “voice activity detection,” it only transmits your voice when it detects that you’re actually speaking. That’s why the person on the other end can’t hear anything unless you’re talking.
If you’re finding the echo of your own voice to be a bit too much, there are a few things you can do to reduce it. First, try moving your microphone away from your speakers. If that doesn’t help, try using a headset instead of your computer’s built-in microphone and speakers. And if you’re still having trouble, you can try adjusting the “Microphone Boost” setting in Skype’s audio preferences.
So there you have it. Now you know why you can’t hear the background noise when you’re not talking on Skype.
Other related questions:
Q: How do I get rid of background noise on Skype?
A: There are a few things that you can do to try and reduce or eliminate background noise on Skype. First, try making sure that you are in a quiet environment. If you can, close any doors and windows to help reduce outside noise. You may also want to try using headphones or earbuds to help block out background noise. Finally, you can try adjusting the audio settings in Skype. To do this, click the “Tools” menu and then select “Options.” Click the “Audio Settings” tab and then experiment with the different options to see what works best for you.
Q: Why is there a background noise on Skype?
A: There can be a number of reasons for a background noise on Skype. It could be due to the microphone or speakers being located too close to each other, or it could be due to a low-quality microphone or speaker. If you’re using a laptop, the built-in microphone and speakers can also be the cause of background noise.
Q: Does Skype have noise suppression?
A: Yes, Skype has noise suppression.
Q: What does suppressing background noise mean?
A: Suppressing background noise means reducing the level of unwanted sounds in order to better hear the desired sound. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as soundproofing, noise-cancelling headphones, or simply turning down the volume on background noise sources.
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- Reduce Background Noise in Skype Calls | Supertintin Blog