I have just purchased a Trust webcam which states it has a 'Built in Microphone' (which can be seen on the face of the product), however it only has a USB lead. How can this record sound?

The Toshiba Satellite C655 does not have a built in microphone, but it does have a mono microphone jack.
The following website has microphones that are compatible with the microphone jack. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007675%20600011221&IsNodeId=1&name=3.5mm
You may verify at Toshiba's C655 website. It says "No Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel". http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite/C650/C655-S5049
Compared with the L670. It says "Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel". http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite-pro/L670/L670-EZ1710
I hope this answers your question.
Sincerely, Nathan Hicks

The webcam itself usually has a built-in microphone.
Most likely you will need to go into the configuration setting of your webcam (probably available in Control Panel if you're using Windows) and deselect the microphone that is built-in to the webcam and select the mic input on your sound card instead.
I've seen this happen many many times.

On the MacBook there is no microphone port, if you look closely, it is not a microphone plug, it is a line in plug. Line in cannot record sounds from a microphone without amplification. What I would recommend doing is purchasing this adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186035&cm_re=usb_audio-_-12-186-035-_-Product- With this adapter, you plug your headset and mic into it and then it plugs into the USB port on your MacBook. Then you can just unplug it from the USB port when you are done.

No

Does this webcam have a built-in microphone? No, this webcam does not have a built-in microphone. http://www.trust.com/products/productsupport.aspx?artnr=14382

The IC50C features a 320 x 240 video image with an adjustable focus ring, but does not feature a built-in microphone.

Most webcams DO have a built in microphone!

Try returning it under the sale of goods act (or whatever law applies where you are) in that it is not suitable for the purpose for which you purchased it.

You could then replace it with a logitech webcam (starting at $19.99) or microsoft webcam (starting at $14.99) which both have built in microphones. (See here for comparasoms)

The higher the specifications (and unfortunately, price) the camera has the better quality of transmission it has but if you just want to chat over messenger or similar any of the webcams with the built in microphone would be suitable.

Hope that is helpful to you.

When you bought it, did you check to make sure it has a microphone built in? Also, do you have the microphone volume turned up loud enough?

If your webcam has not got a built-in microphone then you need to purchase a separate microphone or you could go back to the shop and swap it for one that has one :)

According to the manual available on Trust's website (http://www.trust.com/products/product.aspx?artnr=14382&cxt=manuals), there's no mention of a microphone at all. Based on the graphic of the cam itself, it would appear that a mic is not included.

Trust response to driver requests.

Sorry

"Dear customer,

We regret to inform that this product is not compatible with Vista.
There are no Vista drivers available.
We always try to keep our products functional for as long as possible.
As a result of the quick succession of developments in this sector and
the age of some products, we are sometimes no longer able to keep
products compatible with the frequent release of new operating systems,
such as Windows Vista. Unfortunately, this is the case for your product.
It is good, however, that you have always been able to use the product
in the past, but the technology used is no longer compatible with the
new operating system. We apologize for this.
A clear example that shows that many old technologies no longer work in
Windows Vista is the operating system itself.
There are two possible solutions:
1. You can continue to use your old operating system.
2. You can purchase a new product that is compatible with the new
operating system. The advantage of this option is that the purchase
price of the new product is less than your current product, the
performance is much faster and/or better and you have a full warranty
again.

Best regards,

Veronika Mikhaylichenko
Trust Customer Care"

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Please look up the above link. This camera does not have a built in microphone. If you were looking to record sound, you would need to purchase a camer with a built in microphone or by a separate microphone