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Headset mic is picking up application sounds

Anonymous
2024-02-05T22:22:14+00:00

my arctis 1 wireless is picking up my application noises when i plug it into the two audio ports in the back of my pc or just in general I have an adaptor for logitech headphones that ive used with other headsets that worked fine but this particular headset plays back all audio that comes from my computer i've tried messing with the realtek audio settings and changing it to studio mixer and also seperating them as inouts and netiher one of those work it stops doing it as soon as I disconnect my mic or turn off my mic but if i connect it it will play all audio

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-06T08:34:19+00:00

    Hi, day style

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community. 

     It seems like you’re experiencing an issue known as “mic monitoring” or “sidetone”, where the microphone is picking up the audio output from your own device. This could be due to a number of reasons, but here are some steps you can try to fix the problem:
    1. Check Windows Settings: Click on the speaker icon on the taskbar, select “Open Sound settings”, then choose “Sound Control Panel” on the right side. Go to the “Recording” tab, select your microphone, click on “Properties”, then “Listen” tab. Make sure “Listen to this device” is unchecked.
    2. Disable Stereo Mix: Still in the “Sound Control Panel”, check if there is a “Stereo Mix” option. If it’s enabled, disable it as it can cause your mic to pick up desktop audio.
    3. Check Realtek Settings: Go to Realtek HD Audio Manager, select “Device advanced settings” at the top right, and make sure “Separate all input jacks as independent input devices” is checked under “Recording Device”. If I've misunderstood, or if the method doesn't work, or if you've already tried it, feel free to let me know in a reply.

    Best Regards

    Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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