Windows 10: Possibility of changing mic input volume to one channel?

Hello everyone, I use an XLR mic and pre-amp setup and while it is very nice and sounds very good, I've been having issues when it comes to using any VOIP program. I already know why this is happening but as of recent I found out the the drivers that go with my motherboard (Realtek of some sort) have an issue where, under high CPU load, the computer will occasionally at random times hitch and cause the audio to buzz while the hitch is occurring. I was able to deduce that it was the audio drivers by basically doing a bunch of Googling and finding out that switching to windows default audio drivers solves the issue, and I have confirmed that this is the case. While I wouldn't mind using the default windows audio drivers the main problem I am running into is that with the motherboard-based audio drivers i was able to adjust my mics input volume to a singular channel inside of a bundled software package that goes with the Realtek drivers. The reason i need to do this is because i have to process the mic input through Voicemeeter as a single channel to output it as a mono signal in order for VOIP programs (Discord, Twitch, Skype etc.) to pick up the mic at all. I haven't been able to find the setting in Windows (if there even is one) or a piece of software that is able to do it. I can provide additional info on stuff if you need it. Thanks in advance!

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Constant Mic Buzzing **PLEASE HELP!**

Hi Seth,

May we know if you have installed any software applications or changed any hardware devices to your device prior to the concern?

The static you hear is a distortion. Try to lower the level of the microphone way down, and raise the master volume of the computer up. Look at your mic level for changes.

If your mic input on your computer is 'mono'. the only way to get a stereo mic to work would be by plugging it into the Line In input of your sound card. Then select 'Line In' as your default device and check the 'Listen to this device' box in Listen. Make
sure it is not muted in 'Levels' and say "Testing, one, two, three."

If you require any further information, feel free to let us know.

Regards.

 

Is there a way to specify a mic just for Cortana?

I have a headset and mic that I use for VoIP and gaming and a webcam with integrated mic sitting on my monitor. Right now it seems that Cortana can ONLY use the input set via the Recording Devices accessed through the volume icon in the system tray.

Is there any way to dedicate a mic to Cortana, or is she stuck using whatever is set through the Recording Devices?

(The reason is because in a similar fashion, there's no way to specify which input to use with the Xbox App Party feature, meaning if the system input is set to webcam mic, then XBParties will use the webcam mic. If I switch to the headset for use with the
XBParties, then Cortana will end up using the headset mic as well).

Thanks!

Chris

 

Hi, as you say, Realtek can offer that setting- I guess you mean this.




As regards what you're experiencing, you might want to try a program called LatencyMon
Resplendence Software - LatencyMon: suitability checker for real-time audio and other tasks

to check for latency issues which can cause stutter. Normally that's reported as sound issues in terms of what is heard.

If you run that program it will give you a report, however identifying the underlying issue, which you've done in part, may be harder.

If LatencyMon shows you have a potential problem, there are threads related to that- search the forum for
stutter

 

Hey Dalchina, thanks for the help, I figured out why the hitching and buzzing was happening, it turns out when I updated my Management Engine Components drivers, I had neglected to install the latest chipset drivers, and I'm under the impression that my system was having a hard time keeping stability without the proper driver installed. So now i can just use the Motherboard based audio drivers and everything is fine. Going to mark this as solved now.