Computer Mic Weird Problem

bbundaegi · 08-14-2009, 02:32 PM

I am getting the exact same problem. I unmuted my mic line to hear myself and I get a quiet static along with my voice. Even when the mic is unplugged, the low static persists.

Is there an onboard mic that might be switched on along with my external mic?

**wrench97** · 08-14-2009, 04:43 PM

What brand and model PC do have a laptop or a desktop?

bbundaegi · 08-14-2009, 05:45 PM

dell xps xps710
desktop
intel core 2 cpu 6700 @ 2.66 GHz

I have a SB-Xfi audio.

There is a constant static but it gets extra loud when I run a gaming program. Also I could faintly hear new static or crackling noises when my mouse goes over icons or the menus in the start menu. There is a weird sound that also plays when I minimize windows or programs.

**wrench97** · 08-15-2009, 03:37 AM

Do you also have the infamous screech?

If memory serves you also have integrated audio you may want to remove the xfi card and use the integrated to see if the static goes away or continues.

bbundaegi · 08-15-2009, 03:06 PM

Problem solved, in a way. All the static disappeared once I disconnected a wire that was connected from my onboard sound device to my sound board. It looks like the static might have been caused from conflict between the two boards.

I thank you so much for your time and advice. It would have never lead to me disconnecting it.

**wrench97** · 08-15-2009, 03:10 PM

Do the front audio ports still function? is the wire a 2 pin connector?

08-14-2009, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
bbundaegi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp sp2	Computer Mic Weird Problem I am getting the exact same problem. I unmuted my mic line to hear myself and I get a quiet static along with my voice. Even when the mic is unplugged, the low static persists. Is there an onboard mic that might be switched on along with my external mic?

08-14-2009, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Computer Mic Weird Problem What brand and model PC do have a laptop or a desktop? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

08-14-2009, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
bbundaegi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp sp2	Re: Computer Mic Weird Problem dell xps xps710 desktop intel core 2 cpu 6700 @ 2.66 GHz I have a SB-Xfi audio. There is a constant static but it gets extra loud when I run a gaming program. Also I could faintly hear new static or crackling noises when my mouse goes over icons or the menus in the start menu. There is a weird sound that also plays when I minimize windows or programs.

08-15-2009, 03:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Computer Mic Weird Problem Do you also have the infamous screech? If memory serves you also have integrated audio you may want to remove the xfi card and use the integrated to see if the static goes away or continues. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

08-15-2009, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
bbundaegi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp sp2	Re: Computer Mic Weird Problem Problem solved, in a way. All the static disappeared once I disconnected a wire that was connected from my onboard sound device to my sound board. It looks like the static might have been caused from conflict between the two boards. I thank you so much for your time and advice. It would have never lead to me disconnecting it.

08-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Computer Mic Weird Problem Do the front audio ports still function? is the wire a 2 pin connector? __________________ Power Supply and Selection