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Whenever I have my microphone plugged in, it makes this noise: https://vocaroo.com/i/s0w66Ay95zpG
While it is possible to hear my voice if I talk, it's almost impossible due to the noise. It's not my headset that's the problem (I've tried it on other devices with no issues), but it's an attitude one Tunguska 2.0. The microphone still somehow picks up some noise even when it's unplugged. The noise sounds like whenever you give a speaker power and then touch the jackstick(?), so I'm guessing it's a faulty soundcard somehow, but I may be wrong. I also have to re-plug my headset on every startup. I'm using the free version of Driver Booster by IObit, so it shouldn't be due to an outdated driver.
Thanks for any help in advance, just ask if there's any information you need.
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If I unplug the microphone jack and go into controlpanel>sound and open the properties of the microphone and turn on the "listen to this device" it still makes noise. It also doesn't disappear from the list of recording devices whenever I unplug it. It's a relatively recent problem, it just sort of happened. I'll try to find another microphone to test with.
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Well, while I don't have another microphone with a jack to test with, I did plug a ruined USB headset in, and there were no problems with the mic. It doesn't matter whether I plug my microphone in from the front or the back, as long as it's a jack it'll make noise. It also seems like the buzzing is something it lays on top/beneath any other mic input since my mic does pick up my voice, though it's very difficult to make out.
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There are times where the microphone simply doesn't register in controlpanel>sound.
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Well, I decided to open up my pc and see if I could figure something out, even with my meagre pc experience, and found that I don't have a sound card, but instead just the motherboard. My motherboard is a good, like, 5-6 years at this point, so I'll just be getting a new pc, since majority of my parts are just as old. Thanks for the help, I'm guessing it's the motherboard being faulty do to use.
The microphone still somehow picks up some noise even when it's unplugged.... What does that mean? Are you saying with out the mic plugged in, when you press record you still hear noise? – Dave – 2018-11-16T20:29:31.893
It does seem like a sound card issue. They are very cheap. That is the easiest way to test it, buy one and see. Unless it is in warranty. – Dave – 2018-11-16T20:35:07.120
Is it possible for you to try another microphone/headset if it has the same problem? – Aulis Ronkainen – 2018-11-16T20:35:41.700
If I unplug the microphone jack and go into controlpanel>sound and open the properties of the microphone and turn on the "listen to this device" it still makes noise. It also doesn't disappear from the list of recording devices whenever I unplug it. It's a relatively recent problem, it just sort of happened. I'll try to find another microphone to test with. – Matias – 2018-11-16T20:39:51.453
Well, while I don't have another microphone with a jack to test with, I did plug a ruined USB headset in, and there were no problems with the mic. It doesn't matter whether I plug my microphone in from the front or the back, as long as it's a jack it'll make noise. It also seems like the buzzing is something it lays on top/beneath any other mic input since my mic does pick up my voice, though it's very difficult to make out. – Matias – 2018-11-16T20:52:59.007