I've been struggling with a significant sound leak while using my SteelSeries Arctis 3 headset on Discord. This issue has persisted from the beginning, especially with the original cable splitter, although I managed to mitigate it slightly with a different one. The sound leak occurs when I'm using Discord; it picks up sounds like YouTube videos or in-game audio, which everyone in the voice chat can hear. I've tried a ton of potential fixes, including lowering the output volume, updating realtek drivers, activating AEC in the audio console, and adjusting various settings in Discord. The only workaround that completely solves the issue is turning off Bypass System Audio Input Processing in Discord, but this severely degrades my audio quality according to my friends. I'm looking for any advice or solutions to truly fix this sound leak without compromising audio quality!
2 Answers
The sound leak in Discord can be tricky. Based on your description, it seems like a sensitivity issue with your microphone. Try using a noise gate in Discord settings if you haven't already. It can help to filter out unwanted sounds while you're speaking.
It sounds like you've already done a lot to troubleshoot this! Since you noticed some improvement with the different splitter, it might be worth exploring other high-quality splitters or checking the headset itself for any damage. Sometimes, hardware can influence sound capture more than we think.
Yeah, I would also suggest testing it with another headset if possible. It could help determine if it's the headset or the Discord settings. Also, make sure your input and output devices in Discord are set correctly; sometimes that can cause issues too.
Good point! A noise gate might really help with background noise. Give that a shot and see if it improves things for you.