An echo is a delayed repetition of a sound that occurs when sound travels from a source, bounces off a surface, and is reflected back to that source.
How do Echoes Occur on Computers?
Echoes can occur on computers, mainly due to audio feedback between microphones and speakers.
Audio feedback is cyclical. For example, when gaming with friends, echoes can be heard when your headset mic picks up audio from your headset speakers. Sound enters the mic, and as it exits the speakers, it’s detected by the mic again. This cycle is called a “looped signal” and can cause sounds to become even more amplified and discordant as the cycle repeats itself.
Echoes can occur on computers, mainly due to audio feedback between microphones and speakers.
Audio feedback is cyclical. For example, when gaming with friends, echoes can be heard when your headset mic picks up audio from your headset speakers. Sound enters the mic, and as it exits the speakers, it’s detected by the mic again. This cycle is called a “looped signal” and can cause sounds to become even more amplified and discordant as the cycle repeats itself.
Remove the Listen to this device feature
Enabling the ‘Listen to this device’ option allows users to connect an external audio device like an mp3 player through the line-in port so they can listen to music directly on their computer speakers. Unfortunately, keeping this feature enabled while using a mic in the same port can cause echo problems. You can disable it with the following steps:
Open the Control Panel from the Windows Start menu or Search bar, and click ‘Sound.’
In the small ‘Sound’ window that opens, click the ‘Recording’ tab, and choose the primary input device, symbolized by a green checkmark. Once selected, click ‘Properties’ on the bottom right.
Another small window titled ‘Microphone Properties’ will pop up. Click the ‘Listen’ tab and make sure the box next to ‘Listen to this device’ is unchecked.
Disable all Enhancements
The Enhancements tab displays preinstalled audio boosting features that, when enabled, makes software adjustments your computer’s sound output. These adjustments can create unwanted echoes, but disabling them is a solution that has worked for many users. Here’s how to do it:
The Enhancements tab displays preinstalled audio boosting features that, when enabled, makes software adjustments your computer’s sound output. These adjustments can create unwanted echoes, but disabling them is a solution that has worked for many users. Here’s how to do it:
Picking up from the last step in the previous walkthrough, choose the “Enhancements’ tab and check the box labelled ‘Disable all sound effects.’
Check if your audio drivers are updated
Outdated drivers can sometimes cause problems with audio but can be fixed by simply updating them.
Outdated drivers can sometimes cause problems with audio but can be fixed by simply updating them.
Open the Control Panel and click ‘Device Manager.’
In the small window that pops up, expand the ‘Sound, video and game controllers’ section.
Right-click your main audio driver and select ‘Update driver.’
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