but i have the same problem. It seems to me that it has something to do with the way discord compresses and sends its audio. We're investigating this kind of behaviour with Discord at the moment, it'd be great if you could contact us directly so I can discuss it with you. I had some issues as Well in the past that when i was in discord call my friends would say they hear Crackling sounds. Switching to Legacy helped. The crackling only happens in discord. Our contact form is in the sidebar. This sucks, because I need the EQ and voice processing from Voicemeeter. Still Find Your Discord Mic Not Working? A month or so after getting that audio interface, my friends started to complain that my audio would crackle or go staticy while I am in call. In addition to what others here have said, I got a few complaints about less than optimal audio with the automatic sensitivity setting enabled. I do not have FaceRig as my default audio devices. My bit rate is the same across the board for both windows and my audio interface too. YMMV. Your place to talk. Note this is not an official Focusrite sub. I have no idea how it sounds though, because it only happens through discord once sent to friends. Tried different settings to no avail. Mac audio or PreSonus audio interface works just fine so it seems it's an issue with Focusrite. My issue was that i forgot to enable the Legacy option in discord, you can find that under settings > voice & video > scroll down to audio subsystem and see that the legacy option is enabled instead of standard. Nothing have changed, but thanks for your reply! Unplugging and plugging back in from the back of scarlet seems to be a temp fix. For more information about DI boxes, see this article. Hope someone here might help troubleshooting. by Azp3ct- » Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:09 am, Post Posted by general_weezer: “Voicemeeter and Shadowplay Audio Crackling” ... My guess is that you are using something like voicemeeter. When i switched them, the mic that has previously not worked, now works fine and the one that worked before does not work anymore. There is an issue with people who own a focusrite scarlett (usually the 2i2) where they will get bad popcorn mic (crackling). hi. It’s something to do with WASAPI, I think. None of them have worked for me. 18i8 3rd gen here, on Discord the audio is unusable. Everything is perfectly fine if I use DAW but I would like to use both inputs in non-DAW environment. I have a Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 2nd Gen audio interface with an audio technics AT2020 microphone. Usually to fix this you can change the server region and it will fix, so it seems to be an issue that could be fixed on discords side. Hello, I have been having an issue recently where my mic has been crackling for those listening in discord, only when FaceRig is open. Such headset problems are not only annoying but can distract you from important tasks you are trying to accomplish on your computer. I can listen to my audio all day long in discord's "test your audio" setting, in windows' playback, or even in any major daw I've used such as FL Studio and ProTools. Pick Parts. I don't understand what the difference is as the level into the unit is the same using an instrument or a mic, and the source is the same (mixing board). I am using a Focusrite Scarlet Solo 3rd gen device & driver and SM58 mic, no additional software or drivers. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Wondering if it's a combination of settings, This you ended up fixing it? Sub-footer. Mac audio or PreSonus audio interface works just fine so it seems it's an issue with Focusrite. Hello, is there any configuration i should do for my mic to work properly on discord? I can mic the amp, but prefer to have the option not to have to. When it starts crackling, I begin to talk in discord, and the in-game voice chat at the same time. can you try to explain it? I have tried some solutions I've seen online, as I don't seem to be the only one with this issue. I'll give it another shot though, thank you! i'm using a "Focusrite SOLO 2nd GEN" and a "Behringer C3" microphone. This does not happen with any other voice service or broadcaster/recorders I may use. Well, gotta look on that later, even though i'm getting no complaints too, for now, thank you for the tip! It seems to only happens sometimes. Hope this helps. I have the gen 1 and having the same issues, I have been unplugging and re-plugging the USB cable in the back and that seems to fix it but not permanently, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. So, i got this weird crackling audio when i plug in my Razer Ripsaw into my pc, but the crackling only start when i activate my capture OBS. Focusrite mics buzz/crackle. I love the device but this is dealbreaker for me. It's working now, but thanks for that, the Focusrite works perfectly and the Discord problem was the only one i was having, if it come back i'll definetely be in touch, thank you! Static and crackling noises in your headphones are never pleasant. I use my focusrite scarlett 2i2 as my main audio interface whenever I use PC. I'm literally just asking for help with my audio lol. Below Audio Output in VR, check to make sure Rift headphones are selected. The mic is #2 does not work, meaning there is no sound, but I do see the lights on the Scarlett light to indicate its working. Edit: I fixed it and figured I should update this post with my solution. Pathways to Success was downloaded more than 40,000 times in over 43 countries, achieving a five-star iTunes rating in the process. When I first installed Discord, from the instructions on their website, everything was fine. Crackling on Focusrite 2i2 2nd gen I have a Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 2nd Gen audio interface with an audio technics AT2020 microphone. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I get a crackling voice over time using my condensor mic and windows audio stack (ASIO is working so far) . discord. Discord is a voice, video and text communication service to talk and hang out with your friends and communities. My issue occurs anywhere from once a week to 5 times a day. I ended up uninstalling all Focusrite drivers for the audio interface. It's a bummer, I scaled up for any future recording I mant want to get into with friends, but originally I wanted to get 2i2 for playing RPG games on Discord with my friends as a Bard (mic+miced Uke as lute substitute). Typically, DI boxes have a ¼ inch jack input and an XLR output. However, the first time I join a voice chat after a reboot, I get loud crackling anytime someone speaks. In this video I will be showing you guys how to fix your mic in discord, if your friends can't hear you, but you can for some reason still here you friends. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This is for community support for questions, comments, tips, tricks and so on for Focusrite audio products. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Sounded pretty crisp to start but for some reason starts making popping and crackling sounds, and at times just becomes completely inaudible with robotic noises coming from it. i know its an old post. Go to User Settings > Voice & Video > Audio subsystem and select experimental, press okay and let Discord do its reload. Other Equipment Switch the input on Discord between default and your Focusrite drivers. It started happening with 4.64.15, and seems to fix itself if I put discord into legacy audio mode. I have not had any issues since then. I've had this issue for, I dunno, maybe a year now? The only problem I have with the 3.2.2 drivers is that sometimes after a windows update the sound (input and output) sounds robotic. I tested this issue by switching the cables/mics from position 1 and 2. A month or so after getting that audio interface, my friends started to complain that my audio would crackle or go staticy while I am in call. Had the same Problem. strange that discord has a problem with focusrite as its one of the most sold preamps, What are all of the audio settings you use? If your Focusrite interface still isn’t showing up, be sure to check out our guides on how to resolve audio interface issues on PC and Mac. See if this helps. This should fix it for some time. Feedback; Voice and Video; There is an issue with people who own a focusrite scarlett (usually the 2i2) where they will get bad popcorn mic (crackling). Helpful Links How to install Focusrite USB drivers on Windows I’m getting latency (delay) or click and pops when recording on my computer. 8. It's been a long time. And yes to anybody with the same issue, if you switch discord to default, or back to the 2i2, it will fix it temporarily. If that doesn't work for you it's a different issue. Edit: Why did I get downvoted?? My Mac Mini audio output is shot, will cost 2/3rds of what I paid for it a year ago to fix. I kinda sorta fixed it ( no complaints from friends) by setting samplerate to 96kHz and using largest buffer size (1024) I also set audio subsystem to legacy in discord. My friends say my voice is really bad, but when i use the mic for anything else, it's crystal clear, any tips? We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. This is not happening with the 3.2.2 drivers. It doesn't depends on internet speed though, as it crackles the same whether I'm on my crappy 20mbps dorm wifi, or my 200mbps home wifi. The Snap package had problems starting and refused to go past the update sequence, as if it had no internet connection. Reach Out to Discord. Press J to jump to the feed. Focusrite Control is showing 'No Hardware Connected' or 'No Hardware Detected' Re-Installing Focusrite Control on Windows; Focusrite USB Driver will not install on my Windows 7 machine (digital signature problem) Why Does Focusrite Control State “Output Routing is not Supported on this Device”? Thought this was the solution. I don't know if i did what you said unintentionally, but it works all normal now, thanks for your reply! After I switched it to manual people said it was much better. For example, Discord (voice communication) only hears first input as does some games I play. It's also inconsistent. BDO STRIKER Discord Server! Open the Task Manager as an administrator (right … by Azp3ct- » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:58 pm, Post I really need help. I've even tested it while in call and gaming with my friends. Well, if you’ve gone through everything on this page and you’re certain that nothing works to fix when your Discord mic is not working, then try emailing Discord’s “talented” audio support team. I tried that. How to Remove Crackle From a Headset Speaker and Mic. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. I rebooted my pc, plugged and unplugged the focusrite, unninstalled and installed the drivers and i don't know exactly but something worked, thanks for your time! Very choppy, only a few letters are heard once in a while. This works in most cases, where the issue is originated due to a system corruption. Fix: Discord Mic Not Working If the issue is with your Computer or a Laptop you should try using Restoro which can scan the repositories and replace corrupt and missing files. Focusrite PLC Sign up for Focusrite emails Follow us Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Information Website terms and conditions Business terms and conditions Delivery & Returns Store FAQs Store Terms and Conditions Warranty Covid-19 risk assessment Our family of brands. I bought a Rode NT1A Microphone with a Focusrite Scarlet Solo (2nd gen). It's a bummer, I scaled up for any future recording I mant want to get into with friends, but originally I wanted to get 2i2 for playing RPG games on Discord with my friends as a Bard (mic+miced Uke as lute substitute). Focusrite has been a part of Julian Placino's very own pathway to success. Not once have I ever heard any crackling. Therefore, you would need to connect your unbalanced source to the input, then use an XLR cable to connect the output to the XLR input of your Focusrite audio interface.