Playback Settings
![Image](http://lh3.ggpht.com/chris.hunton/SPIMrltGbrI/AAAAAAAAApI/f1EiO5I2Df4/s800/playback.jpg)
(Note the mic is muted and the slider is at the bottom. This stops feedback and prevents you being able to hear your own voice.
Recording Settings
![Image](http://lh4.ggpht.com/chris.hunton/SPIMsSbIwKI/AAAAAAAAApQ/aCjMYkCgqIc/s800/record.jpg)
(Note: Microphone slider is half way only. This sider effects the mic pickup. Setting this too high may cause sound distortion.
Mic Boost
![Image](http://lh6.ggpht.com/chris.hunton/SPIMsoyBowI/AAAAAAAAApY/tDxq70Vg3dg/s800/mic_boost.jpg)
(Note: +20db Mic Boost Active)
If you rmic is capable of the boost then check the box. If not you may have to adjust the slider in the recording panel to approx 75%.
This is my ingame settings:
In Game Settings
![Image](http://lh3.ggpht.com/chris.hunton/SPIRU29BEuI/AAAAAAAAAp4/VYbXrzUV884/s800/hl2%202008-10-12%2016-00-06-10.jpg)
Hope it helps!
Addition if you have a realtek HD Audio motherboard then check this out too: