🔧 Quick Fixes

Audio Troubleshooting Guides

Something not working? Find your problem below — each guide walks you through step-by-step diagnosis and the most common fixes, so you can get back to recording as quickly as possible.

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Microphone Not Working? How to Fix It (Step-by-Step)

Your microphone is not being detected or produces no sound. Work through these steps to diagnose and fix the problem in minutes.

"Your computer does not detect the microphone at al"
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How to Fix Audio Crackling, Static, and Popping Sounds

Crackling, static, or popping in your audio recording or playback is almost always a fixable problem. Here is how to diagnose and eliminate it.

"A constant or intermittent crackling or static sou"
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Microphone Picking Up Too Much Background Noise — How to Fix It

If your microphone captures keyboard noise, fan noise, HVAC, or room reverb, here is how to eliminate it without buying expensive new equipment.

"Listeners can hear your keyboard, mouse clicks, or"
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Hearing Echo or Your Own Voice in Headphones — How to Fix It

If you hear yourself echoing back through your headphones during calls, recording, or streaming, here is what causes it and how to stop it immediately.

"You hear your own voice played back with a delay w"
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Microphone Too Quiet? How to Fix Low Volume and Gain Issues

If your microphone signal is too weak — barely registering in your recording software even at maximum gain — here is how to diagnose and fix low microphone volume.

"Your recording level meter barely moves even when "
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Audio Interface Not Recognized by Computer — How to Fix It

Your audio interface is connected but not appearing in your computer's audio settings or recording software. Work through these steps to get it detected.

"The interface does not appear in System Sound sett"
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How to Fix Audio Clipping and Recording Distortion

Clipping produces harsh, distorted audio that cannot be recovered in post-production. Here is how to prevent it before it ruins a take.

"Your recordings sound harsh, distorted, or crunchy"
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