Why does the Windows 11 volume mixer keep changing levels by itself?
When I open the Windows 11 volume mixer, the levels repeatedly move away from the values I set, dropping lower and then switching back. What could be causing…
audio settings
Can I reduce the usable volume range for one pair of headphones?
My new headphones sound great over Bluetooth, but when I turn them off and connect them to my computer with an AUX cable, they become extremely loud. Even…
How can I remotely configure audio settings on 170 locked-down PCs?
I need to configure about 170 computers used with a 911 SIP client and third-party adapters for two-prong headsets. Each machine needs specific input and output devices selected,…
How can I stop Windows 11 from messing with my sound mixer settings?
I'm really frustrated because my Windows 11 keeps automatically adjusting my sound mixer settings, and it's doing a terrible job at it. Every week I have to go…
Help! My Mic Is Detected But Doesn't Work After Upgrading My PC
I just upgraded my motherboard, CPU, and RAM, and everything is running smoothly except for my microphone (a Tonor TD510). While the mic is recognized by all the…
Troubleshooting Microphone Static Issues
I'm having trouble with my microphone and I'm not sure if it's a hardware or software issue. My computer recognizes the microphone when it's plugged in, but all…
Why is my microphone only recording system sounds?
I recently encountered an issue where my microphone has stopped working properly after my PC was idle for about five minutes. I've tried several troubleshooting steps, including unplugging…
Why Does My Laptop Microphone Stop Working When I Plug in Headphones?
Whenever I plug in my headphones, my laptop's built-in microphone completely stops picking up any sound. I've tried searching for answers online, and the only solution that worked…
How Does an HDMI Pass-Through Work for Sound?
I've run into a problem where when I connect my laptop to a VGA monitor using an HDMI/VGA converter, the sound stops working. I can still use headphones…
How Can I Stop Google Maps from Lowering My Music Volume During Directions?
I've been having this issue where Google Maps automatically lowers my music volume whenever it gives directions, and it's really frustrating. I usually keep my music volume low…
How can I permanently disable handsfree mode on Windows 11?
I'm really struggling with my Windows 11 setup. I can't seem to permanently disable the handsfree mode for my audio devices. Every time I make the change in…
Why Does My Phone's Volume Keep Decreasing by Itself?
I'm having this annoying issue where every time I use my phone, like when I'm watching a video or listening to music, the volume keeps lowering on its…
Why Am I Experiencing No Audio in Some Games with High Sample Rates?
I recently tried playing Clair Obscur for the first time, but there was no audio at all. After some troubleshooting, I managed to get sound by lowering my…
Why did my microphone stop working after plugging in my PS5 controller?
A week ago, I connected my PS5 controller to the USB port on my PC, and because of the controller's built-in microphone, my PC automatically switched the audio…
My Samson Q2U Microphone Is Too Quiet – Any Fixes?
I've been using a Samson Q2U USB microphone, but I'm having a huge issue with the volume. My voice is super quiet during recordings and calls on Discord.…
My Headset and Mic Combo Stopped Working After Trying to Fix Desktop Audio Issues
Hi there! I'm not very tech-savvy, so I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge. Recently, my old microphone broke, and I replaced it with a JBL…
How to Get Loudness Equalization on Windows 11?
I just got my new Acer Predator laptop running Windows 11 (22H2), and I'm trying to enable the Loudness Equalization feature that I used to have on Windows…
Why won't my Windows 11 laptop recognize any microphones?
I'm having trouble getting any microphones or headsets to be recognized by my Windows 11 laptop. No matter what I plug in, nothing shows up—only the built-in Microphone…
How to fix sound issues when running a game on Linux Mint?
I'm new to Linux Mint and trying to run a game that was originally designed for Windows. The developer sent me a zipped folder for Linux, which I…
How can I boost the volume on just one side of my headphones?
I'm having some trouble with my Artic Nova 7X headphones from SteelSeries. I can't hear very well in my left ear and I need to find a way…