When you're using Timbuktu Pro's Intercom service to speak with another user, the Intercom window will appear on your screen. You can use the Intercom window to adjust the volume and transmission of your conversation.
To raise or lower the speaker volume of your computer
Drag the Speaker Volume slider toward "High" to increase the volume and toward "Low" to decrease the volume.
Note: If the level indicator lights next to the speaker icon are flashing but you can't hear anything, it means that Timbuktu Pro is receiving transmissions from the remote user, but your speakers are either switched off or the speaker volume is set too low.
To raise or lower the talking threshold of your microphones
If the Intercom status doesn't switch from "Idle" to "Transmitting" when you start to talk, drag the Talking Threshold slider toward "Low." If Intercom starts transmitting from your computer because the microphone is picking up noise from your office, drag the slider toward "High."
Speaking into the microphone should cause all five green lights located next to the microphone icon to flash. It's also OK for one or two of the red lights to flash occasionally.
If all eight indicator lights are flashing constantly, your Talking Threshold is set too high:
Drag the slider toward "High" to lower the Talking Threshold.
If you want to switch off your microphone temporarily, click the Mute Mike checkbox.
To configure the Intercom service for headphones or a handset
If you and the other user both have full-duplex sound cards, you may want to use headphones or a handset to avoid the feedback loop that occurs when the sound from your speaker is picked up by your microphone.
Choose Using Headphones or Handset (Full Duplex).
Note: If the option is dimmed, your computer is not using a full-duplex sound card.
Selecting the right compression for your situation
The Sound Compression drop-down list lets you optimize the Intercom service according to the equipment you are using.
The higher the compression, the smaller the bandwidth that is required from your network or modem.
The lower the compression, the better the sound quality and the lighter the work that is required by your CPU.