Any idea what is causing this?

Audacity Help Forum Windows
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has any idea what is causing this robotic hum with my microphone?

It only lasts for about 5-10 seconds and the audio is being recording using a usb audio mixer and i’ve tried everything to figure out the cause to no result, any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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Softwares can fight over control of sound. One retains control but is interrupted at regular intervals.
When that happens it can cause regular pulses like you have, ( 10ms apart if that’s any help ).

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So it sounds like a software conflict?

How would i go about fixing this issue, if there is a fix?

Thanks, much appreciated

  • Rhys
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Yes.

There is an “exclusive mode” in Windows: so only one program has control of the mic …

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I’ve never had to use it myself though, so I’m not familiar with it :confused: ,
( I would try all possible permutations of the 2 “exclusive mode” tick boxes ).

Can also try giving Audacity higher CPU priority so it is less likely to be interrupted by other software.

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Alright i’ll give that a go and see if that fixes the issue (fingers crossed).

Thanks for the help!

-Rhys