Windows 10: Windows panning headphones to the right slightly when using USB Audio Interfaces

Discus and support Windows panning headphones to the right slightly when using USB Audio Interfaces in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a huge issues in windows where it pans my audio very slightly to the right (20% or so) ear. I was using my Hyper X cloud 2's until last week... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by johnDole25, Jun 15, 2019.

  1. Windows panning headphones to the right slightly when using USB Audio Interfaces


    I have a huge issues in windows where it pans my audio very slightly to the right (20% or so) ear.



    I was using my Hyper X cloud 2's until last week where I decided to get my condenser Mic and interface out.



    I noticed immediately that the right ear was louder, or about 20% panned right.



    I thought it was because i was using a headset so I tried my Beyer 770's. Same



    I bought a new interface TWICE and the audio is still panned slightly right. This isn't an issues with My hyper X plugged into it's own usb contoller, no panning.



    I tried




    1. Asio drivers, No drivers, DDU'ing Realtek drivers


    2. Different ports, motherboard options


    3. 3 Pairs of Headphones


    4. Tweaking windows settings, making sure balance was correct etc


    5. 3 Different audio interfaces, UMC22, UMC204HD, Lexicon Alpha



    Nothing works and it makes no sense. I'm using 1903

    :)
     
    johnDole25, Jun 15, 2019
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  2. spunk Win User

    Audio only comes out one headphone w/ interface plugged in


    Which sound port are the Headphones plugged into? The Audio Interface, or the Headphone jack of the laptop? If headphones work thru computer but not interface, then the interface headphone jack has an issue. If the headphone don't work in either port, computer or interface, then the computer Headphone jack has a problem,.
    Try pulling the headphone plug out just slightly, like a milometer.
     
    spunk, Jun 15, 2019
    #2
  3. Mala_S Win User
    Audio keeps panning to the right

    Hello Banaanilo,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that you are facing an issue with audio panning towards right in your headset. The issue could be occurring due to the Sound settings that might have got altered. We will look into this for you. Kindly check with the steps listed below and see
    if it works:

    Method 1

    When the speaker levels are not Balanced, this issue could occur. Hence, I suggest you to check with the Left and Right balance of Speakers in Levels tab. To do that;

    • Right click on the Speaker
      icon on the Taskbar and choose Sounds.
    • In Playback tab, choose your Headphones and
      right click on it to select Properties.
    • In there, click on Levels tab, and hit on Balance option.
    • Make sure both L and R levels are balanced.

    Once after making the changes, check if the issue persists. If it doesn't, kindly follow method 2.

    Method 2

    The issue could be occurring due to the outdated drivers that are installed on your machine. Hence we will try updating the drivers and check if the issue persists. To do that;

    • Right click on the Start menu and click on
      Device Manager.
    • Narrow down to Audio inputs and outputs and expand it.
    • Right click on the driver and choose
      Update driver
      and proceed with the onscreen prompts.

    Here's an article for your reference:
    Update drivers in Windows 10


    If you already have the best drivers installed on your device, kindly visit your PC manufacturer's website and install the latest drivers.

    Please get back to us with the results, we are looking into this for you and we will be glad to assist you if the issue persists.

    Regards,

    Mala S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Mala_S, Jun 15, 2019
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  4. Windows panning headphones to the right slightly when using USB Audio Interfaces

    Audio only comes out one headphone w/ interface plugged in


    The headphones work in the computer port, but not the port on the interface that I have or that my friend had. We've tried two different interfaces with two different pairs of headphones (and each possible combination), but the headphones and interface work fine with his laptop.
     
    jdog4life1031, Jun 15, 2019
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