Mic

Forum discussion tagged with Mic.
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    Question Why can people hear the stuff coming out of my headset even when im muted?

    For some reason, all of a sudden my mic sensitivity got very low and people can hear themselves through my mic. If I were to lower it, they wouldnt be able to hear me but barely hear the sounds. All in all they could hear the sounds more than me and if I lowered it they wouldnt be able to hear...
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    Question Any good alternatives to the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE headset for online meetings ?

    Hello all, I want to buy a headset for online meetings. I've heard good things about the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE, and I'm considering buying them. However, I haven't used this company's products before. Can anyone recommend any good alternatives, especially from Logitech or Sennheiser ? Thank you
  3. PsychoPsyops

    Question OBS Mic Issue

    Hello all, Up until Sunday, 11/12, my mic (AT2020) in OBS has been working fine, even with the filters I have set on it. I use a compressor filter at default settings for balanced audio, a limiter filter to keep it from peaking, and a noise gate filter which I have to use for I live in a small...
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    Question Mic doesn't go above a certain sound level ?

    Hi, I bought an Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone around 4 years ago. For the most part i have no complaints. But over time people I'll be in discord with, or a video game will complain they can barely hear me. They'll turn me up on their end. I'll adjust microphone...
  5. pekodam

    Question Microphone has stopped working ?

    Hi, I recently got back from a vacation and I noticed my microphone on the cable of my Bose QC 35 II has stopped working entirely. I've tried every single USB port on my computer, reinstalling USB drivers in Device Manager, reinstalling graphics drivers, buying a new USB adapter, plugging the...
  6. rakinar2

    Question Where I can find Waves MaxxAudio Application for my Dell Prebuilt?

    I have a Dell OptiPlex 7080 MT, with Windows 11 (22H2) and Ubuntu 23.04 (dual-boot) installed. Previously, there was no bass in the sound output of the PC. However, after installing the driver update manually from Dell's site, the bass issue was fixed. But, Windows wasn't able to detect the mic...
  7. Ancapchaos

    Question What's a decent mic?

    Okay so I've got everything that I need to start making content except a mic. I've done some looking and I think a USB Condenser mic is probably the best fit for me. It would also be great if it could switch between cardioid, hypercardioid, and supercardioid but it just being cardioid is good...
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    Question Huge Mic Issue on Windows 11, Audio Technica AT-2020 Mic and Behringer UM2 Interface ?

    Hi, so a little background before I explain what happened. I have been using my AT-2020 XLR Mic for about 6 years now and I have NEVER ONCE had any issues. Just today as I was playing some games with friends and talking on Discord, I noticed that my mic was not picking up or so I thought... I...
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    Question Microphone sound levels issue ?

    I just built a new computer and am having issues with the loudness of my microphone. I was talking to friends in discord, and they had to adjust my sound level from 100% to 200% to hear me, and even then it was quieter than before I put together the new computer. I went to the levels menu and...
  10. tdillen

    Question Microphone is producing static sound through monitoring ?

    (tl;dr at the end) Hi all, Starting in late December 2022 I started noticing a sort of "static" sound produced by my microphone that was very noticeable while using low latency monitoring on my Blue Yeti Nano. This static sound was also audible in recordings, but only if I max out the gain and...
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    Question Microphone goes extremely loud after muting/unmuting

    Not sure under which forum to post this so its here. Im having issues with my microphone being pretty quiet 90% of the time but sometimes it randomly goes extremely loud. I can replicate the problem a 100% of the time by muting on the headset and unmuting. The headset is Razer kraken 3.5mm...
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    Question My microphone keeps cutting out while gaming

    This happens on Discord but when it does it cuts my MIC everywhere. I dont know when it started but it usually happens mid game session, it wont happen for 30 minutes and then once it happens one time it'll keep happening after 2-3 minutes over and over and the temporary fix for it is to leave...
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    Question Microphone cuts out randomly when calling friends on Discord.

    When im calling friends on discord, every now and then it'll suddenly decide to just stop letting my mic work. This happens everywhere and seems to only be caused by discord as far as im aware. It also doesnt happen all the time, sometimes itll just not happen and other times itll happen...
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    Question My microphone cuts out randomly on all apps.

    When im calling friends on discord, every now and then it'll suddenly decide to just stop letting my mic work. This happens everywhere and seems to only be caused by discord as far as im aware. It also doesnt happen all the time, sometimes itll just not happen and other times itll happen...
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    Question Odd Headset mic problem ?

    Hello! I have what I think is a solvable issue, but I just can't work it out. It's an odd problem, or I'm an idiot (can't rule that out) I have a headset (rig 500 PRO) with a built in/attachable mic, That I cannot get to work on my pc. I'm using a 4-pole splitter to the mic and audio out. Heres...
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    [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...
  17. 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...
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    Question Help me with my computers mic please

    My Laptop(Dell Inspiron 15 3000) does not detect my headset's mic, it detects the headphones but not the mic, it uses the laptop's built-in mic. It worked before I upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 but I realized it too late and I can't convert back to Windows 10 anymore. I have deleted the...
  19. pixelss

    [SOLVED] mic not working in apps

    after i updated my windows 10 my mic dosent work in any app but i can hear my self by Sound>recording>my mic> listen to this device and its really work fine but in apps it cant detect any sound and i tried everything in settings privacy and my realtake sound is the latest update any help?
  20. Seltop

    Question I just got my first XLR mic and I have no idea why it doesnt work, PLEASE HELP!!!!

    I got my mic (AT2020), than I releazied I needed a mixer or an audio interface, I got the cheapest one I could find because I don't need anything fancy, I just want to be able to plug in to my PC so I got myself the "Go Vocal" audio interface. I plugged my mic in and nothing happend, I dont...
  21. Jaunval

    Question Why does my mic cut under high gpu usage?

    When my gpu uses above like 60 maybe 70% my audio will cut for for a second or 2 and then come back but my mic will not work. I have to leave and rejoin the discord vc to fix this. Any ideas? Specs: ryzen 5 3600 rx 5600xt asrock b450m steel legend 16gb xpg ram 3200mhz but running lower because...
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    Question Help with MSI motherboard microphone jack

    I have an MSI MPG Z390 motherboard and for some reason mic audio won't work. When i plug in the mic, I get tons of static and interference. I've tried switching headphones and plugging them into my front panel jack but no dice. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  23. Forsizec

    Question Xlr mic not working

    So I have an Audio technica AT2020 And a neewer NW02-1A, The whole thing works the mixer picks up audio and outputs it when i plug it up to my phone when i plug it up to my pc i doesn't work, also when i plug it in it show up in the sound panel as usbaudio 2.0 in recording and the same in...
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    Question My mic sounds like I am an alien...

    Hello, I have had sound issues since the last month and I have not found solution in the whole Internet yet. The problems started suddenly when one day my friend told me in discord that I sound horrific. When I heard a record of myself I tought that the headset mic is broken and bought a new...
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    [SOLVED] Mouse and Mic cut out when using certain programs?

    My friend has a HyperX Cloud 2 headset, and a Corsair M55 RGB PRO mouse. When he does certain tasks, the mic cuts out. It ranges from different things to streaming on discord causes it to cut out entirely. He can play Phasmophobia and it will cut out after a few minutes of playing. The mic stays...
  26. Twigg16

    [SOLVED] Mic Issue

    Every time I have my mic on it picks and records up a high pitched white noise. If I'm in apps where noise suppression isn't an option it keeps making this sound. Before you tell me to go into the enhancements tab and enable noise suppression there, trust me I've tried, it just doesn't show up...
  27. Krishnan 05

    [SOLVED] Which mic to buy ?

    I have decided to buy a new mic as my built-in headphone mic started to produce some static sounds. I am looking for a mic under 5000 INR in India. I would be using it to speak in games, zoom meetings on pc, and record some youtube videos. I have some ideas listed below : Maono AU-A03...
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    [SOLVED] My laptop's microphone is not working ?

    I have accer E5 573G laptop. My laptop's mic is not working. When I connect wired earphone/headphone the mic does not work on this laptop. I have done everything, like driver settings ,install uninstall drivers,windows setting, 3rd party softwares,even I change OS.I used linux still mic does...
  29. ioannis2015v

    [SOLVED] Razer Seiren Mini vs Kraken Ultimate

    Hello, I would like to ask 2 things related to the title, I would appreciate any responds, especially if you have the Seiren Mini, but again even if not, I would appreciate any help given. So, first of all, right now I am using the Razer Kraken Ultimate headset and its microphone which has...
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    [SOLVED] Temporarily disabling microphone whilst sound is playing

    Hi everyone, There is someone ( a client from work) who asked me if it is possible to mute the microphone automatically when soundcard is playing an output and then to unmute when output stops. This sounds like something that needs to be done via task scheduler or some sort of powershell...
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    [SOLVED] Sound is coming through mic on new headset ?

    Hey all, I recently purchased a Steelseries arctis 1 and have been having issues with the sound coming through the mic. When on discord my friends can hear the YouTube videos or themselves echoing through the mic. I have disabled Stereo Mix and tried various things but it still seems to echo...
  32. MrJones11111

    [SOLVED] Mic issues on friend's system

    PC will let mic record sound but not voice chat on any platform what so ever! please HELP! Hi So my friends Mic is not working in game and on discord etc as the title suggests, and I am at a loss. No amount of google is capable of solving the issue. I will explain what we have tried and what...
  33. xJesserX

    [SOLVED] Is it normal for rundll32 to use the mic ?

    is it normal rundll32.exe to use the microphone like this ?
  34. dwbb

    [SOLVED] headset with mic can only choose mic in or headphone exclusively.

    Hi, I have a headset with mic. When i plug in the pink color jack > choose Mic in > can record sound but cant hear sound pink color jack > choose headphone > can hear sound but cant record sound. usb extender with jack> pink color jack >unable to choose headphone or Mic in > very low...
  35. Magpeye

    [SOLVED] Weird Robotic/Echo issue for Tonor Mic, happens about every 15 minutes... Need a fix

    Hi, So I have been having an issue with a Microphone, mixer setup, it seems to work perfectly fine for like 15 minutes then it just makes this terrible buzzing echo kind of robotic it seems. I will post the exact models of what I have and the bottom. The only way I can get it to work is to...
  36. Koninosss

    Question Headseat makes annoying sound

    So my motherboard cant use non usb headset for some reason because there is no sound when I plug it in. So i bought a usb adapter the Virtual 7.1 Chsound but there is a strange noise all the time. And people can hear it in my mic too! What can I do? View...
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    Question Mic doesn't work on new version of Windows?

    So I just freshly installed Windows 10 version 20H2, installed all the drivers but mic doesn't work on some apps. It works on any browser and on discord but only if I disable Automatically determine input sensitivity and noise cancellation. It works fine on Warzone but does not work on other...
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    Question How to stop Logitech G935 from auto adjusting, sounds horrible when loud

    Hello, I recently bought a pair of Logitech g935, Overall pretty happy, the wireless range and sound quality is amazing. The only issue I'm having is that the mic sounds pretty terrible, That was to be expected but I thought with some adjusting I could fix the sound issues. Only problem is that...
  39. Flame1

    [SOLVED] Microphone starts sounding like a super high pitched chipmunk when i put pc under load?

    So I'm not sure if this issue is cause by windows, or something else but for some reason when i launch another application and get in a situation where theres more stress on the components the red light in my mic (Its a Hyperx Quadcast microphone) starts flashing on and off randomly and thats...
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    [SOLVED] Microphone randomly adjusting levels

    After my Windows update a couple of days ago I've been getting weird random mic adjustments, it's normal for a couple of hours then it randomly starts to adjust.