there seems to be some conflicting responses to the question of whether or not this monitor includes a microphone - can you verify this feature?
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I am using the monitor now. It has a webcam but does not have a microphone with it. But it's no biggie, can get a decent microphone under $5.00 or use a headset.
1613386
I can't get mine to work. I don't think this model has a microphone. I called ASUS and they didn't know????
1498144
I don't know what you're asking but Display port & HDMI can carry sound. DVI can not
956087
Did you get an answer about the microphones? Thats what I need prior to ordering?
1290131
Audio is definitely supported. It uses the HDMI cable connection to a TV or monitor with speakers. If your monitor has no speakers, then external speakers and a separate audio card are required to get audio.
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Yep, there's a microphone built right in. You can't see it so if there's a problem with it (I have had zero issues with it so far) I'm not sure you could repair it on your own. It's great for the price if you're using it for Skype and not much else.
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It does have them. They show up in my mac's audio options menu. Honestly, they are about the worse sounding speakers I've ever experienced. The speakers in just about any laptop will bury them so if you have an alternative I wouldn't bother making the B296CL's work. Other than the audio I love this monitor.
1139115
nope, nothing to do with the monitor, it's just that dvi does not support audio.
2036871
Thanks to your suggestion I plugged a Logitech camera/microphone into one of the usb ports (the one on the left side) and sound tested ok as did camera. That should rule out some parts of the machine (like the sound card I think). Anyone able to do this as well?
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From what I could tell from the product - there is a build in microphone. It also has excellent picture quality.
1441007
AmazonAddict is right, this monitor is a TFT display- I was looking at a different model with my earlier answer. We should all be glad for his tact and ever-so-helpful advice when he spots an error here. :-)
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The webcam works great- however the monitor has no microphone. It was advertised on Amazon as having an integral mic. but does not!! Amazon did send me an external mic.
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I haven't used the audio output, I was just projecting the screen. However, I see that there is an audio port, and the manufacturer says that the audio cable is sold separately. Hope this helps.
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When I purchased my ViewSonic there were no speakers promised, maybe they are included now and perhaps I'm not the right person to comment to Dan's question, it's been awhile since I purchased and don't recall the exact wording in the add, if I gave a wrong answer I apologize.
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this monitor never included speakers. you must have gotten it mixed with another one you were looking at. no speaker cord either.
1799535
To confirm what others have said, this monitor does not have internal speakers. Just plug separate speakers into your computer audio output.
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Does the monitor you are using have any speakers?If so, are you using a HDMI cable (directly, without a DVI or VGA converter)?If not, did you connect separate speakers to the audio out port (green) in the back?I feel certain the answer to all questions is NO. You need at least one YES answer to hear anything.
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It does not. It has a "line in" but no audio output or headphone back. It does have speakers so you would think it should have an audio or headphone out but I guess that simple peace of logic was overlooked by the engineers. As a computer monitor it is very good and a good value.