How to fix audio errors when recording.

Question

So I remake songs and post them on TikTok but eveytime time I record theres something wrong with the audio. If i use the XBox recording thing then theres just gaps in the audio through out the whole video; and If i use the snipping tool then the sound quality goes down by alot and barely sounds like what it does when im not recording. Is there any way to fix either of these?

Answer 1

Hi Limit,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand you are experiencing audio quality issues when recording on Windows 11 using Xbox Game Bar and Snipping Tool.

Before proceeding, please make sure you have already tried the suggestions provided by Q&A Assist. In addition, please try to follow these steps:

1, Open Settings > System > Sound > Volume mixer

• Under Apps, ensure Xbox Game Bar and Snipping Tool are not set to a reduced volume
• Confirm your correct output and input devices are selected

2, Open Settings > System > Sound > Advanced sound options

• Set your microphone Format to 16‑bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)
• Disable any audio enhancements

3, Open Xbox Game Bar > Settings > Capturing

• Set Audio quality to High
• Enable Separate audio tracks for mic and system sounds

4, Open Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar Turn off Background recording

• Restart Xbox Game Bar and test recording again

5, Update your audio driver

• Open Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers
• Right‑click your audio device > Update driver > Search automatically

6, Close background apps that may access audio

• Fully exit Discord, browsers, or background recorders before starting a recording

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Answer 2

To address audio errors when recording, consider the following approaches:

1. Using Xbox Game Bar: If you encounter gaps in audio while using the Xbox recording feature, ensure that your system meets the hardware requirements for recording. You can check the recording status by calling the GetStatus method of the AppRecordingManager object and checking the CanRecord property. If CanRecord returns false, the Details property can provide insights into why recording is not functioning correctly.
2. Using Snipping Tool: If the sound quality diminishes when using the Snipping Tool, this could be due to the tool's limitations in capturing high-quality audio. Instead, try adjusting your audio settings or using a dedicated audio recording software that allows for better sound quality.
3. General Troubleshooting:
   • Ensure that all audio devices are properly connected and configured. You can check this by opening the sound control panel and verifying that all devices are visible and capable of streaming.
   • If you're experiencing robotic-sounding audio, it may be caused by packet loss. Check the audio recordings captured from your device to identify where the issue may be originating.
   • Reducing the volume of other audio sources while recording can also help prevent distortion in your audio input.
4. Debugging Audio Glitches: If you experience audio glitches, consider reducing the number of active audio voices and effects, or ensuring that your audio processing does not block or delay the audio output.

By following these steps, you should be able to improve your audio recording quality significantly.

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References:

• Capture game audio, video, screenshots, and metadata
• Debugging Audio Glitches in XAudio2
• The user experiences poor audio quality
• Troubleshooting Audio Testing