Dennis Hickman 1139831 Posted January 22, 2010 at 09:51 AM Posted January 22, 2010 at 09:51 AM Hi guys. Can anyone help please. When I play back my recorded voice after setting the volume to be apparently right during the initial part of the calibration process, (1) it is too loud, (2) somewhat distorted, and (3) there is a very disturbing echo which occurs a small but perceptible fraction of a second later. It’s fine, however, when I just use the built in MS sound recorder (Start-All programs-Accessories-Entertainment-Sound Recorder). The headset is plugged in to the 3.5 mm jacks of the PC and I have the following settings in VRC: Microphone input device - Wave C - Media Rear Panel Audio; Headset Output Device - C - Media Rear Panel Audio; Enable VHF Simulation for Headset Device. As a relatively new OBS, I have no problems in monitoring the VHF communications between controllers and aircraft though. What I need to know is: 1. Is this just a feature of mic calibration only, 2. Is there anything I can do about it, and 3. If not, will it be a problem when I get to start using it as a trainee controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Carlson Posted January 22, 2010 at 04:01 PM Posted January 22, 2010 at 04:01 PM Hi guys. Can anyone help please. When I play back my recorded voice after setting the volume to be apparently right during the initial part of the calibration process, (1) it is too loud, (2) somewhat distorted, and (3) there is a very disturbing echo which occurs a small but perceptible fraction of a second later. It’s fine, however, when I just use the built in MS sound recorder (Start-All programs-Accessories-Entertainment-Sound Recorder). The headset is plugged in to the 3.5 mm jacks of the PC and I have the following settings in VRC: Microphone input device - Wave C - Media Rear Panel Audio; Headset Output Device - C - Media Rear Panel Audio; Enable VHF Simulation for Headset Device. As a relatively new OBS, I have no problems in monitoring the VHF communications between controllers and aircraft though. What I need to know is: 1. Is this just a feature of mic calibration only, 2. Is there anything I can do about it, and 3. If not, will it be a problem when I get to start using it as a trainee controller? Generally it's just an issue with the mic calibration. As long as the background noise in the room is reasonable, you should be fine when you actually control. The best way to tell is to try it out with another controller listening to your transmissions. Developer: vPilot, VRC, vSTARS, vERAM, VAT-Spy Senior Controller, Boston Virtual ARTCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hickman 1139831 Posted January 22, 2010 at 04:18 PM Author Posted January 22, 2010 at 04:18 PM Thank you very much Ross for your really quick reply. As an OBS recently p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]ed part 1 of the OBS-S1) would I be allowed to speak to a controller to do this test, either via intercom or through his frequency? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Carlson Posted January 22, 2010 at 06:32 PM Posted January 22, 2010 at 06:32 PM Thank you very much Ross for your really quick reply. As an OBS recently p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]ed part 1 of the OBS-S1) would I be allowed to speak to a controller to do this test, either via intercom or through his frequency? Dennis Ya know ... it's been so long since I wrote the code, I don't remember if you can transmit on a voice channel as an OBS. Give it a try. If it doesn't work, you might have to use the sweatbox server. Developer: vPilot, VRC, vSTARS, vERAM, VAT-Spy Senior Controller, Boston Virtual ARTCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hickman 1139831 Posted January 25, 2010 at 04:47 PM Author Posted January 25, 2010 at 04:47 PM I gave it a try but the system prevented me from initiating an intercom call, with a message which said that you have to be an active controller to initiate ic calls. Just as a point of interest, how do instructors communicate with students? Also what is Sweatbox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Carlson Posted January 25, 2010 at 05:28 PM Posted January 25, 2010 at 05:28 PM I gave it a try but the system prevented me from initiating an intercom call, with a message which said that you have to be an active controller to initiate ic calls. Just as a point of interest, how do instructors communicate with students? Also what is Sweatbox? I imagine they use text messages, or teamspeak, etc. Sweatbox is a standalone server used for training ATC students. Instructors can create and control "fake" aircraft to give the student traffic to work with. I believe it lets OBS use voice channels. Developer: vPilot, VRC, vSTARS, vERAM, VAT-Spy Senior Controller, Boston Virtual ARTCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hickman 1139831 Posted January 25, 2010 at 06:46 PM Author Posted January 25, 2010 at 06:46 PM OK thanks for the explanation. I think it will probably make sense to wait until I hear that I have been accepted onto an RTS and receive instructions as to how to connect etc,from the RTS training manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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