the internal mic works on sound recorder when volume input source is set to i-mic and the external works only works when its set to e-mic. so im guessing my rosetta stone is set to e-mic and wont change back to i-mic. but for skype when on sound setting are set to default and e-mic the external works. and when set to default and i-mic it doesnt only like static. the i-mic only works for skype when its on HDA instead of default