Windows 10: Microphone playback delay

Discus and support Microphone playback delay in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I just bought a new USB microphone for my windows 10 PC. It works fine, however, I'd like to listen to myself while I record. I've followed all the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Devany.Porter, Oct 3, 2020.

  1. Microphone playback delay


    Hi, I just bought a new USB microphone for my windows 10 PC. It works fine, however, I'd like to listen to myself while I record. I've followed all the steps to listen to the microphone, but there's a pretty noticeable delay in the audio. How do I fix the delay? There's also no "levels" for the device I'm listening to it on. Gaming Headset

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    Devany.Porter, Oct 3, 2020
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  2. Jess Bor Win User

    Microphone delay

    Hi Alarask,

    We appreciate you posting your concern here in the Community forum. Follow these steps in order to remedy the issue:

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Type in Sound.
    3. Select Recording tab.
    4. Select Microphone.
    5. Click on Properties button.
    6. Select Listen tab.
    7. Uncheck Listen to this device.
    8. Hit OK and go to Playback tab.
    9. Select your playback device and use Properties button.
    10. Select the Levels tab and unmute the microphone.

    If those steps didn't fix it, try to unpair the connection and pair it again.

    If issue is still there, you may try to update the driver with the use of the steps in this link.

    Please reply to this thread for us to help you further.

    Regards.
     
    Jess Bor, Oct 3, 2020
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  3. Allan Mej Win User
    Having to unplug microphone to hear playback.

    Hi Mark,

    There are several audio inputs on your PC depending on your motherboard. It is possible that you are plugging your
    microphone in the jack which supports audio in and audio out (same as phone jacks) and is set as your playback device. When this happens, you will not hear the audio out because the audio signal is sent into the microphone. Simply unplug your
    microphone and move it to the microphone jack and you will be able to hear the playback sound.


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    If you are sure that your microphone is connected to the microphone jack, it is possible that your playback device is being disabled by your microphone. To enable/change your playback device, kindly follow these steps:

    • Right-click the Volume icon on the lower-left corner of your screen.
    • Click Playback devices, right-click your speaker (or any preferred playback device), and click Enable.

      Note: If you cannot see your preferred playback device, right-click on your current playback device and click
      Show Disabled Devices.

    Let us know how things go.

    Regards.
     
    Allan Mej, Oct 3, 2020
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  4. Alarask Win User

    Microphone playback delay

    Microphone delay

    i recently got a Wireless USB Logitech G533 and the playback is about half a second late when i have the listen to this device checked in the microphone properties. But, when i am just sitting in Sound properties looking at my recording devices there is
    no delay. Does anyone have any solutions other then just to keep the sound settings open?
     
    Alarask, Oct 3, 2020
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