If your microphone is echoing or making a buzzing sound during your test or interview, it may affect your audio clarity and overall experience. Follow the steps below to fix the issue quickly.
What Might Be Wrong | What You Can Do |
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Mic is too close to speakers | Move your mic away from your laptop or external speakers to reduce feedback. |
Using built-in mic and speaker together | Use headphones/earphones to avoid internal audio looping. |
Faulty mic hardware | Try using a different mic or headset. |
Loose or damaged mic cable | Check and securely reconnect your mic cable. Avoid using damaged wires. |
Mic gain or volume is too high | Lower mic input volume in your system/audio settings. |
Audio driver issues | Update your audio drivers or restart the device to refresh them. |
Echo cancellation is off | Enable Echo Cancellation in your browser or video settings. |
Background noise or electric interference | Use a noise-suppression enabled mic or shift to a quieter environment. |