In various telephony situations (handsfree, phoning with the headset etc.), corresponding settings are used. These settings determine how the connected audio devices are used. A combination of optimal settings, used for a telephony situation, is called an audio mode.
Connected devices are usually automatically detected and configured. You just choose the audio mode you want, and SwyxIt! Classic automatically uses the correct devices with the optimal settings.
You can adapt the automatically adopted configuration to your own wishes. You assign installed audio devices to each audio mode, and choose the volume and the microphone sensitivity.
According to whether you want to speak handsfree or with a handset or headset, you can initiate or pick up a call in the audio mode of your choice. You can also change the audio mode during a call.
If an audio device has multiple devices for voice input and output (e.g. handset speaker and base speaker for the handset), it can be assigned to several audio modes (e.g. "Handset" and "Handsfree").
If no audio devices are installed which can be assigned to an audio mode, this mode is not available.
Audio Mode “Handset”
In this audio mode, the handset speaker and microphone of the handset assigned to this audio mode are used.
Audio Mode “Headset”
In this audio mode, the headset and microphone of the headset assigned to this audio mode are used.
Audio Mode “Handsfree”
In this audio mode, the base speaker and the room microphone of the handsfree equipment assigned to this audio mode are used. In handsfree use, the voice input and output are accessible to all those who are in the vicinity of the handsfree equipment.
"Open listening" Option
When the audio mode "Handset" or "Headset" is used, the voice output is to handset speaker or headset. "Open listening" can be activated in parallel to the above audio modes, in order to let other people listen to the call. The voice output is then heard via an additional speaker.
In order to activate or deactivate the "Open listening" option, you can click on the corresponding function key in the line area.
Configuration
You can quickly start the configuration of the audio modes and the "Open listening" option, by clicking with the right mouse button on the relevant icon or the function key. See To configure the settings for the use of the audio devices.
Default Audio Mode
One audio mode is always set as default. By setting a chosen audio mode as default, you can determine which audio mode is used for telephony functions which you call from the SwyxIt! Classic skin.
As soon as you actuate the hook off function (hook on, hook off) on an audio device, SwyxIt! Classic switches to the corresponding mode (regardless of the default audio mode).
After a phone conversation that was not in the default audio mode, SwyxIt! Classic automatically switches to the default audio mode.
To set an audio mode as default, click on the desired function key or click with the right mouse button on the required function key ("Handset", "Headset" or "Handsfree") and select "Set as Default Audio Mode”.
The default audio mode is indicated by a line below the symbol:
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Meaning
The audio mode “Headset” is set as default.
The audio mode “Handset” is not available (no suitable audio devices installed)