Audio Toolbar

The audio toolbar is where you can adjust your sound settings and select your 'talk mode'.

If you 'add audio' from a super im window you will  see the 'audio toolbar' appear at the bottom of the window.  The audio toolbar is always present in a group or chat room window.

You can hide the audio toolbar using the 'settings menu' in a group or super im window.

audio toolbar functions

mute
click this button to mute the incoming audio from the chat room
click this button again to un-mute the incoming audio

speaker volume
click this button to make the speaker volume slider visible
see adjusting speaker volume

microphone volume
click this button to make the microphone volume slider visible
see adjusting input volume

use the drop-down arrow to select different 'talk modes'

- voice activated
voice activated mode means you do not need to press any keys to speak.  Just speak in a normal tone when it is your turn to 'take the mic'

- push to talk
push to talk mode is the normal option that everyone is used to.  Press and hold the 'ctrl' key on the keyboard while speaking, release it when you are finished

note:  you can set a 'hot key' to use instead of the 'ctrl' key

- open mic (locked)
when selected locks the microphone 'open' so you can speak without pressing any keys on your keyboard

This mode is usually used when doing presentations or playing pre-recorded audio or video clips.  Once you 'lock the mic', you hold it until you switch talk modes again.

note:  you can tap the 'ctrl key' or your selected 'global hot key' to release the microphone once it is 'locked'

click HERE for more information on 'talk modes'