✅ Common Causes and Fixes
| What Might Be Wrong | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| 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. |
- Restart your device and rejoin the session
- Test your mic using Test Your Camera and Mic
- Check browser mic settings and ensure the correct input device is selected
🛠 Final Check: Test Your Microphone
- Before joining your interview, verify your mic is working clearly.
- Run a Mic Test to confirm it’s working well.
- You should see yourself and hear audio from your mic input.