My mic keeps on picking up desktop audio

Anonymous
2025-03-12T21:59:33+00:00

hi guys, built a new pc last november, everything was fine and all and i decided to pick up a mic splitter like a month ago so i can use my earphones' mic to talk to my friends while i game, so like i noticed an issue when using the mic where it picks up my desktop audio for some reason, tried to fix it by updating realtek drivers, didnt work, this same issue happened to my acer nitro 5 a year back and that was fixed with a driver update, idk what the problem is and idk how to fix it tbh, anyone know how to fix it? tried to look around the web and its just the same stuff i tried, updating, reinstalling drivers, i dont even know at this point i genuinely feel like hating realtek drivers at this point because of how this issue even happens randomly

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Ivan B 124.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-03-14T18:31:45+00:00

    Hi ,

    Set the playback and recording devices as the first option, such as linking the same type of connectors and mute the rear output.

    Then access the microphone and take a screenshot and post it here.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-14T18:35:14+00:00

    here you go

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  3. Ivan B 124.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-03-14T18:43:04+00:00

    Hi ,

    Strange, the Output is still active, do the following: Front Pink, keep the volume at 100 and uncheck Mute and Disable All Sound Effects.

    And check Noise and AEC

    Access the start menu > settings > System > sound > sound control panel > go to the recording tab, take a screenshot and post it here.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-14T18:59:22+00:00

    what, this?

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  5. Ivan B 124.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-03-14T19:01:56+00:00

    Hi ,

    Access the microphone properties, go to the Levels tab, take a screenshot and post it here

    Realtek stereo mix is ​​disabled, correct?

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