I would guess it is the iMac end that has something wrong .... sounds like the microphone of the iMac is not working okay, or the room or noise on his side is not preferable. You might want to try to get a microphone for the iMac - or even better a headset for both of you - makes videoconferencing really charming ... On Apr 22, 2004, at 10:34 AM, Jeff Nantais wrote: > Here's the assessment: > iChat from my Powerbook to an iMac. > - iMac can hear the powerbook just fine. > - All I get on the Powerbook is a grumble noise, even through > headphones. > This is through a LAN, so bandwidth isn't a problem. > Powerbook is using a 802.11g card, iMac is 100TX to the router. > iChat Connection doctor says it's a perfect connection. > Argh... > > Jeff Nantais - Technical Director > Aphex Imaging Inc. - http://www.apheximaging.com > 2nd Floor, 1040 -1086 Modeland Road, Sarnia, Ontario N7S6L2 > Ph:519.344.0220 | Fx: 519.344.1186 | Wireless: 519.330.2743 > > > ---------- > Check out the Titanium email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/Titanium.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <Titanium-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <Titanium-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <Titanium-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your > Mac ISP Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! > http://macinternetaccess.com > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml >