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  1. Zeto

    Question No sound in gaming pc

    My pc sound is gone all of a sudden. I don't know what could have caused it. I need help. Here are specs: Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7ghz 16gb ddr4 3200mhz GTX 1660 Super OC 550W PSU Here's proof my drivers are okay: View: https://imgur.com/dTMwyPR View: https://imgur.com/tqoxhq7
  2. M

    Question "Released offload mode resource false" + Audio Issues - Event Viewer

    Hello, I have a problem my audio card, my headphones audio quality drops when I'm doing intense tasks (gaming, screen recording, etc.). They start outputting in lower volume, stereo/mono mode instead of 5.1 that my headphones support. Basically audio sounds like its coming from low quality...
  3. P

    Question Any idea what this sound is?

    This sound started randomly, doesnt seem to change when pc is under more stress. I have attached the audio clip and also an image of roughly the location. I turned external fans off to eliminate that Any advice welcome https://voca.ro/1iR3R0YwLtLS https://ibb.co/W2z6F2d
  4. Rashkovskiy

    Question Why do i sound like a chipmunk?

    I just changed my motherboard (b450 tomahawk II to a b550 tomahawk) and changed my case for a corsair 4000d airflow. The sound I hear is perfect (from games, videos or friends), but all of a sudden, I sound like a chipmunk and have a lot of distortion whenever i speak. it doesn't come from my...
  5. S

    [SOLVED] Difference between adjusting the physical volume knob and the windows sound settings?

    I am using this gooseneck microphone called the JV-601PRO. What is the difference between using the physical knob and changing the volume levels in the windows sound settings? I would think the knob changes the microphone gain itself which is how sensitive it is to picking up volume, and...
  6. F

    Question svchost.exe_Audiosrv crash

    since a few days my sound keep crashing and i keep getting the following crashes in the event viewer: Faulting application name: svchost.exe_Audiosrv, version: 10.0.19041.1566, time stamp: 0x1f37eb46 Faulting module name: ntdll.dll, version: 10.0.19041.1741, time stamp: 0x77755782 Exception...
  7. G

    [SOLVED] Audio gets muffled when mic is being used

    Every time my mic is being used, other programs' audio will get momentously muffled when the audio is static and gets back to normal when a louder sound is played. Two examples I can give: in GTA V, driving a veicule with music off will make the audio get muffled several times; in Dead by...
  8. X

    [SOLVED] Scarlett Solo disconnects keyboard ?

    Hi I'm having this issue where the audio through my Scarlett Solo audio interface keeps crackling especially when on web browser. It also causes my keyboard to constantly disconnect which makes it really difficult to type. I have tried unplugging and change the usb port it is plugged into. It...
  9. S

    Question How to detect and map input from headphone buttons to windows 10 PC?

    I have a usb to 4-pole headphone interface and these headphones. https://www.amazon.com/DuKabel-ProSeries-Mic-Supported-Headphone-External/dp/B07RS11M1T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MA1MJ6H The headphones and mic works on my PC. The '-' '+' and 'o' buttons do things when it's connected to my...
  10. G

    Question Looking for a good soundbar under £500

    Hi all, I am trying to get some nice soundbar or speakers for tv (LG BX) but prefer soundbar as i don't have much space. The TV has very nice features related to sound Dolby Atmos support, eARC, hdml 2.1 but doesn't support some DTS which is annoying tbh. My budget is under £500 i really want...
  11. hnera

    Question How to select amplifier to run phillips FW-V355/21M speakers?

    Hi, I have a pair of phillips speakers https://www.philips.co.in/c-p/FW-V355_21M/- that came with this mini audio system. I don't want to use the bulky system just to run speakers through my PC. Please help me find an solution to run them at there best performance. Currently i have hooked up...
  12. franzy75

    Question Are laptops meant to be able to use both headphones and a mic at the same time?

    As the title said, I haven't been able to use my headset and mic the same time (Mic shows up but no sound). My laptop's an AN515-56 (The issue is the same as my previous laptop), and the audio jack has the headset icon. I think I read somewhere that some laptops can't do this but I might be...
  13. C

    Question PC Freezes and audio cuts out ONLY in game, random timing. Sometimes I am forced to restart.

    I've been having these issues for a couple of days now, I have not found help yet. I usually play Valorant. Recently, my game has been freezing up randomly (only for a second or two) and the audio cuts out. It happens in intervals, a couple of freezes then it's fine. However, after playing for a...
  14. L

    Question Extreme Noise

    Hello! Once i had a perfectly working setup: Microphone : Behringer XM8500 Cable: Stagg SMC3 Sound Card: Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 My brother has almost the same setup, except the microphone: He's using Yenkee YMC 1030, Which is much louder. He noticed some cracking and noise coming out of...
  15. P

    Question Interference noise on PC Microphone

    Hi, I hope it's ok that I'm posting this here, I could really use the help I am getting high pitched interference noises through my Microphone input (others can hear this, and I can hear it in voice recordings) I thought it was the headset (PC360) so I bought a brand new PC38X but it's still...
  16. U

    Question Is there a way to enable surround sound for the front jack?

    I currently have a pc with the erica 6 motherboard, i think the ports on the back have surround sound but is there a way to give the front jacks surround sound? the front jack is a jumbo jack (audio+mic), or should I just use an external sound card with usb and a splitter? (there is no...
  17. M

    Question Looking for a new camcorder for low light condition

    Hi, I am looking for a camcorder capable of recording very clear videos in low light condition. By low light condition I mean when outside is cloudy and inside the house the artificial light is not enough to avoid image noises and focus issues. Also, if it is possible, to have a nice focus...
  18. ethan206

    [SOLVED] Is Audio over a 3.5mm jack "better" than over USB-C?

    I recently picked up the Logitech G333 earbuds and they came with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter in the box. I noticed that if I plug in the headphones directly into my laptop with a 3.5mm jack, Windows doesn't recognize the earbuds (like the audio works, but the control buttons on the earbuds don't...
  19. Octopixel

    Question Microphone works in some programs and not others

    My microphone works in some programs and not others. It works in edge and opera, but not other apps. Can anyone please help?
  20. fishybone

    Question Audio not working after PC crash ?

    Hello, recently my computer crashed and my audio stopped working altogether. The graphics card also was running very poorly, which i managed to fix after updating the drivers (it kept saying there was an error loading drivers). Although, i havent been able to hear anything since. There also is a...
  21. Urzu1000

    [SOLVED] Standalone Surround Sound Speaker Recommendations and Questions

    Hey guys! I'm about to get a new house in the second part of the year, and I really wanted to try for a proper surround sound speaker setup for our living room. I had a few questions... 1: What brands would people here recommend for standalone speakers? (NOT soundbars) 2: 5.1 or 7.1? Why? 3...
  22. lamoraa

    Question Logitech Z906, GIGABYTE Z370 Aorus Gaming 7 5.1 Audio Issues

    Hi, I am trying to setup a new Logitech Z906 5.1 audio system to a PC with a GIGABYTE Z370 Aorus Gaming 7 motherboard. I am experienced in the world of PC hardware, and dealing with PC software issues, however I am very new to the audio world. The two are connected via the "6 channel direct...