Les casques USB avec microphones sont recommandés pour la plupart des évaluations linguistiques Avant. D'autres options peuvent nécessiter plus de préparation par les représentants informatiques.

Headset Preparation

Avant les tests, un représentant informatique devrait configurer les casques pour chaque ordinateur, ce qui peut être aussi simple que de brancher le casque USB.

Utilisez le Vérification de la Technologie Avant pour vérifier que votre casque fonctionne correctement.

Le Coordinateur de Test doit s'assurer que les casques sont branchés avant le test, et que les candidats savent comment utiliser les commandes intégrées du casque (si disponibles).

Some headset have in-line mute or volume controls

Configuration du Microphone Mac

  1. Ouvrez vos "Paramètres Système". (Cliquez sur l'icône Apple et choisissez "Paramètres Système…")
    capture d'écran: ouvrir les paramètres système mac.
  2. Cliquez sur "Son" dans le menu de gauche
  3. Cliquez sur "Input" sous "Output & Input"capture d'écran de l'onglet Input.
  4. Cliquez sur le casque attaché pour vous assurer qu'il s'agit du périphérique d'entrée actif (l'utilisation du microphone interne n'est pas recommandée dans un environnement de laboratoire).
    Choisissez le casque USB.
  5. Ajustez le curseur "Volume d'entrée" jusqu'à ce que le niveau d'entrée montre un mouvement pendant la parole normale avec le microphone à une distance appropriée de l'orateur.
    capture d'écran du niveau d'entrée.

Configuration du Microphone Windows

1. Right-click the Audio icon (in the bottom-right of your screen) and choose “Open Sound Settings” from the context menu.

Windows Open Sound Settings.

2. Click the “Choose your input device” dropdown, under “Input”.  Choose your desired headset.

Windows choose input and output settings.

3. Click “Device Properties” below the input device dropdown.

Click Device Properties.

4. Click “Start Test” to test your microphone levels.  Adjust the slider as needed.

Chrome OS

On Chromebooks, microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted. If your voice is too quiet, try a different headset or speak closer to the microphone. If recording issues persist, moving the tester to an area without background noise may be needed.

If You Can’t Hear Audio

If you cannot hear test audio at all, start with the checks below.

1. Play Test Sound

Play this short sound file to test audio. If you do not hear anything continue reading…

2. Check Physical Connection and Mute Buttons

  • Make sure the headset is plugged in securely.
  • Unplug and re-plug the headset once.
  • Check for mute switches or buttons on the headset or cable.
  • Turn up volume using the headset controls, if available.

3. Ensure Computer has the Correct Headset Selected

Even when a headset is plugged in, your computer may still be attempting to use a different audio device.

Mac OS

1. Open System Settings → Sound

2. Select the headset under Output

3. Confirm the output volume is not muted

Windows

1. Open Sound Settings

2. Under Output, select your headset.

3. Play a sound and confirm audio comes through the headset

Chromebook

  1. Open the system tray
  2. Select Audio settings
  3. Choose the headset as the output device

If Microphone Isn’t Recording

If you can hear audio but spoken responses are not recording, check that the browser isn’t blocking access to the microphone.

Ensure Browser Isn’t Blocking Microphone

Browsers need to ask permission for a website to use your microphone (as shown in the screenshot below). Users should click “Allow”.

How can I tell if my browser is blocking my microphone?

In Chrome: Click the icon on the left of the address bar. If the mic icon is turned off (as shown below) turn it on.

In Safari (iPad or Mac): Click the icon to the left of the address bar. Click “Website settings“.

Set microphone to “Allow” (as shown below).

If the browser isn’t blocking the microphone, but you still can’t record check to make sure your operating system has the headset setup correctly and check physical connection or mute buttons.

Audio or Microphone Works Intermittently

If sound or recording works sometimes but cuts out or stops unexpectedly, try the following.

Re-establish the Connection

  1. Unplug and re-plug the headset
  2. Try a different USB port, if available

Refresh the Test Environment

  1. Refresh the browser page
  2. If needed, fully close and reopen the browser

Temporary audio conflicts can occur if permissions or device control changes mid-session.

Next Steps if Audio Still Isn’t Working

If audio or microphone issues continue after trying the steps above, the problem may be related to the device or headset rather than the assessment itself.

Try a Different Setup

  1. Use a different headset, if available
  2. Try a different computer
  3. Avoid Bluetooth headsets if you have a wired option

Don’t Continue With Missing Audio

If this happens during a scheduled assessment, do not continue testing with missing or partial audio.

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