Select Advanced tab, change to the highest Bits and Hz as possible for default sample rate / bits.
(This option can be checked / enabled if connected with external speakers / headphones, as the internal mic and speakers are too near to each other, causing a lot of feedbacks)ģ. Select Listen tab, uncheck Listen to this device. This will disable all Windows and Conexant optimization in SmartAudio Control Panel. Select Enhancement tab, check Disable all enhancements / sound effects. Select recording tab, click on Microphone, then Properties. Plug your headset into the extension cable, and plug that into the Macbook. Go to Sound > Control Panel > Sound > Manage Audio Devices. Way 2: (requires a headset (or earpods, etc.) with a mic, like you might use with your phone) If you only have the Rode Wireless Go (but not the Lav), then you will also need a TRRS extension cable, in addition to the headphone/mic splitter.
This applies to any ThinkPad E/W/T/X/Xt/L/R/SL#10 or #20 Series with Conexant Sound Card. Drag right to speed up and drag left for speed down. You can use the slider to increase or decrease the conversion speech speed. The next step is to choose the speed of the voice. You can enter or paste your text in this field. Not sure if the Conexant driver is the default Win7 driver? How do I fix the bad mic? When you open the tool, there is a text area block at the top of the page. Somehow, after the reboot, the Conexant SmartAudio driver is right back.
I went into the Control Panel and was able to find the SmartAudio HD drivers for the built-in mic. The mic in W520 is poor for any voice recording. (Skype, etc.).