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Discord White Noise When Microphone Muted: Solutions & Troubleshooting

Apr 4, 2024

Dealing with white noise in Discord can be a frustrating experience, especially when it occurs even when your microphone is muted. This article will explore the possible causes and solutions for this issue, so that you can have a seamless and noise-free Discord experience.


Possible Causes of Discord White Noise when Microphone Muted:



  1. Background noise: Ambient noise from your surroundings such as a fan, typing, or even your computer's internal components can cause white noise, which may still be picked up by your microphone even when it is muted.



  2. Poor microphone quality: Low-quality microphones often have a higher noise floor, which means they pick up more background noise. Muting the microphone may not completely eliminate all of this noise.



  3. Faulty hardware or connections: A damaged microphone, cable, or audio jack can cause white noise or other audio glitches.





  1. Software issues: Discord or your audio drivers may be experiencing bugs or compatibility issues, causing the white noise issue.


How to Fix Discord White Noise When Microphone Muted:



  1. Check your surroundings: Ensure there are no sources of background noise near your microphone. If possible, use a unidirectional microphone to only pick up your voice and minimize ambient noise.



  2. Upgrade your microphone: Consider investing in a higher-quality microphone with a better noise-cancelling feature and a lower noise floor.



  3. Check your hardware connections: Make sure that the microphone, cable, and audio jack are all securely connected and in good condition. If necessary, test your setup with a different microphone to see if the problem persists.





  1. Update your software: Make sure that you are running the latest version of Discord and that your audio drivers are up-to-date. If the issue continues, try uninstalling and reinstalling Discord.



  2. Adjust audio settings: In Discord, navigate to the 'Voice and Video' settings and experiment with adjusting the 'Input Sensitivity' slider, as well as enabling or disabling 'Noise Suppression' and 'Echo Cancellation' features.



  3. Use a third-party noise-cancellation software: Software like Krisp or Noise Blocker can help remove white noise Use a third-party noise-cancellation software: Software like Krisp or Noise Blocker can help remove white noise from your microphone signal.




By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the white noise issues when your microphone is muted in Discord. Enjoy a more peaceful and enjoyable Discord experience with your friends and colleagues!


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