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Solutions for Microphone Noise or Hum Issues

2025-05-29
  1. Microphone/recording mix levels maxed out.
  Solution: Set levels to 80-90%.
  2. Microphone boost enabled.
  Solution: Disable boost (some soundcards don't support it).
  3. Faulty mic-PC connection.
  Solution: Reconnect securely; check for poor contact.
  4. Using speakers.
  Solution: Use headphones. If using speakers, avoid pointing them toward mic (ensure room acoustics are suitable).
  5. Magnetic/EMI sources nearby.
  Solution: Remove phones/fans/etc.
  6. Defective soundcard/microphone.
  Solution: Record test audio with loopback enabled.