Microphone Input Changes Audio Output

Question

Whenever a program expects/is checking for a microphone input, and there is a microphone in connected to my PC, the audio output is filtered somewhat, I don't exactly know what type of filter, but it definitely isn't normal. Videos with phone audio attached

[VIDEO 1: NORMAL AUDIO] -- https://youtube.com/shorts/kFsYbbyqWpU?feature=share

[VIDEO 2: WITH MIC IN] -- https://youtube.com/shorts/51oanO0WJME?feature=share

I have reinstalled drivers, there are no driver updates available, nothing.

Anyone know what's happening?

Answer 1

Hi Onbvb. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

It sounds like its not the mic that's distorted, but the PC sound when you have the mic plugged in, correct?

Try these fixes for Windows 11 distorted sound and microphone issues:

https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/microphone-disto...

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https://support.screencast-o-matic.com/portal/e...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/sound-distortion...

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https://www.reddit.com/r/ableton/comments/w2dcd...

https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxybuds/comments/v6...

https://www.reddit.com/r/spectrex360/comments/o...

https://www.getdroidtips.com/fix-windows-11-aud...

https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-sound-dist...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aut41h1HcI

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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