Crackling on wireless headset

JesusFreak wrote on 12/25/2017, 12:46 PM

I'm using a Sager np6872 laptop with a Corsair Vengeance 2100 wireless headset. I literally JUST installed and was playing the demo that loads by default, and it defaulted to the laptop speakers. No big deal, I found the setting and changed it to my headset, and there is HORRIBLE crackling/buzzing sound in the audio. I switched back to the embedded audio, and this crackling is not present on the laptop speakers or my JVC HA-RX900 headphones when plugged into the laptop.

I attempted to record it with OBS, but it doesn't seem to pick up any audio from the program.

What would cause this distortion & how do I get rid of it? I use my wireless headphones nearly 100% of the time and have zero problems outside of Music Maker.

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johnebaker wrote on 12/25/2017, 1:23 PM

I had a similar issue with my Sony wireless headphones - this was caused by the transmitter unit was being over driven into severe distortion.

Check Music Maker is not using any ASIO drivers in the programs audio settings - try the Direct sound driver.

If that does not work, try turning down the volume in Music Maker or adjusting the volume control for the Music Maker in the audio cards mixer.

HTH

John EB

JesusFreak wrote on 12/25/2017, 5:46 PM

Ah... It was set to use the ASIO driver. I changed it to the Direct driver and it cleared right up, and sounds awesome now!

I looked up ASIO drivers just to get a better understanding, and looks like I may have found a rabbit hole to dive into for the holidays, LOL!

Thank you for the help!