specs, if u post a little more info perhaps someone here could help. i am not even sure what u mean by still video, which sounds like an oxymoron . but more than likely your problems lie in the default devices used in windows xp audio properties. see control panel sounds and audio device properties, audio, and make sure that soundmax digital audio is selected under sound recording, then click on Volume to bring up recording control dialog, click options there if you dont see a volume control for the microphone, and turn on the mic by clicking the checkbox. good luck.
jigs