ALC889 Microphone

[noscope900]

ALC889 / VT2021 Microphone

So I have ML set up on my computer which has a GA-G41MT-S2P Motherboard which correct me if I am wrong uses ALC889 / VIA VT2021 driver for audio. Now I want to use it for games and things, so I connected my microphone, but the problem is, it does not work. If I listen to it through skype all i get is basically buzzing, and nothing else. I've tried voodoo hda and all sorts but I just cannot get it to work.

Thanks in advance
Matabot

 

[Adrian B]

The Gigabyte website shows that there are two versions of this motherboard

REV1.3 has VIA VT2021 audio chip
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3743#sp

REV 1.4 has ALC889 audio chip
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4024#sp

With this in mind and assuming that your board has VIA VT2021 audio then the best option is probably to look online for a http://www.tonymacx86.com/audio/98115-simple-plug-n-play-usb-audio-device-os-x.html
These can be bought cheaply - pick one that has both a Microphone and headphone/audio output for your needs. The drivers for these are built into OS X.

Adrian B

 

[noscope900]

Yes it is rev 1.3 so yh it must be using vt2021. But im using alc889 kext and normal sound is working fine. Is there a kext i could try for vt2021?

 

[noscope900]

Keep in mind i've used voodoo in the past and it was pretty much useless

 

[Adrian B]

Yes it is rev 1.3 so yh it must be using vt2021. But im using alc889 kext and normal sound is working fine. Is there a kext i could try for vt2021?

Yes - but I suggest that you read the comments about VIA audio in the Simple USB audio link I posted before you try.


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Adrian B

 

[noscope900]

Ok. Before I read this i reinstalled voodoo. I changed some things and I have it at the stage where I can hear myself, the mic is working and i can hear it through my headset. The problem now is that I can't get apple to use that input. The one input all the programs recognise is causing crackling and stuff, and isn't using the actual input. Restarting and stuff doesn't help

 

[Adrian B]

Is there any settings in the Audio MIDI Setup that might help here?

Adrian B

 

[noscope900]

Is there any settings in the Audio MIDI Setup that might help here?

Adrian B

Nope. Midi doesnt seem to recognise it at all.

 

[Adrian B]

Then I think the only solution left is a simple USB sound card with a microphone input. It will give crystal clear audio and will work with OS X.


Adrian B

 

[noscope900]

Ok