Windows 10: Voice cancellation on headphones only

Hi,

i'm running a weird issue with all my usb audio interfaces that occurred sinc the last win 10 update on feb 3 on my pc.

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While the sound (playback) through speakers its excellent, when i use headphones i get a very karaokish sound (no vocals), like a phase cancellation on vocals and most of bass frequencies.

That happens in all applications ( music playback, gaming, youtube etc)


Headphones and audio interface along with cables tested on my wifes pc and are ok.

Reinstalled both interface and usb drivers with no luck.

Tried on another usb port with the same results

Tested audio interface on another pc and its working flawlessly.

Tested my wifes audio interface and i get the same issue

Audio enhancements are off.

No 5.1 or 7.1 is selected

When i set the balance through win10 settings to 0/100 (left/right or vise versa) i get correct sound but its mono not stereo,

When i move the balance slider towards 100 i get that progressively phase cancellation on vocals and on most bass frequencies.

The weird think its that with on board sound card i have no issues.

It looks like the sound output signal somehow its fed back to the input and causing this phase cancellation.

Audio interface its ok as well as headphones jacks etc..drivers are ok updated also. And checked on another pc with no issues

I'm running out of ideas here.

Can anyone help?

:)

 

Creative Announces HN-900 Noise-Canceling Headset

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the new Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones, a set of full-size active noise-canceling headphones that can reduce ambient noise by up to 85% and comes with a detachable cable with in-line microphone for voice communication on the iPhone.

Shut out the din in the air cabin or make clear voice calls on the iPhone with the Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones. The concealed microphones in the ear-cups pick up surrounding noises and these are electronically negated, effectively reducing the noise by up to 85%. With the absence of unwanted sound, the finely-tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers allow details of music or entertainment to be revealed.









The Creative HN-900's audio cable also comes with an in-line microphone and switch for a convenient one-click call function for voice communication on the iPhone. This cable can be detached from the headphones and the noise-canceling feature turned on - great for times when users want a quiet and peaceful rest. If the headphones run out of battery power, they can still be used in the passive mode without the noise-cancellation function.

The Creative HN-900 is a solid performer, ensuring a quiet backdrop for users' entertainment and communication needs.

Key Features of the Creative HN-900 Noise-Canceling Headphones

• Effective ambient noise reduction by up to 85%
• The headphones cable comes with gold-plated plugs that are compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod and most media players for music support. The detachable cable also comes with in-line microphone and switch for a convenient one-click call function for voice calls on the iPhone
• Powerful 40mm Neodymium magnet drivers produce superior music listening experience & voice calls
• Dual-mode usage allows the headphones to serve as active noise-cancellation function for up to 40 hours by a single AAA alkaline battery or in passive mode without power
• Comes with airplane adapter for in-flight entertainment
• Compact flat-fold design ideal for business trips and vacations

Technical Specifications of the Creative HN-900 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Headphones:

• 40 mm Neodymium magnet drivers
• Frequency Response of 20Hz ~ 20kHz
• Noise Reduction Level of -18dB (85%)
• Impedance of 290ohms*
• Sensitivity at 1kHz of 100dB/mW*

Microphone:

• Type of Omni-directional
• Frequency Response of 100Hz ~ 10kHz
• Impedance of <2.2kohms
• Sensitivity at 1kHz of -38dBV/Pa

General:

• Cable length of 1.5m detachable with inline microphone
• Battery life of up to 40 hours from 1 x AAA alkaline battery. Duration may vary depending on temperature and condition of use
• Product weight of 168 grams

* Specifications measured in active Noise Cancellation mode
Pricing and Availability
The Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones will be available at the online store at creative.com/shop in Asia and authorised dealers in Asia from end Nov 2011 onwards at the suggested retail price of US $99.99.

 

Noise cancelling headphones - advice please

Hi,
I'm new here and not too technically savvy...
I have some decent over-the-ear headphones with a USB connection.
Can I use them somehow as noise cancelling headphones?
Either plug into my pc and somehow access noise cancelling 'sound,' ... and/or plug them into something else that's portable?
I'm happy to insert silicone earplugs as well.
Mainly I'd like to just block out the noise from the TV when I'm on the computer.
Any suggestions much appreciated!
(If I have to buy something, as cheap as possible would help! *Smile
Thanks,
Cheers,
Richard

 

Bluetooth Headphones only connect to voice and music

Today my headphones started to only use voice and music, when yesterday [the day i got them] they did all noise. I have re paired the headphones to the computer, remove and re add them to the computer list, and remove the computer from the headphones bluetooth
list. Everytime I reconnect them they just say connected to voice and music.