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soumdg663
Mar 20, 2025Iron Contributor
Popping noise whenever audio starts and stops?
Hello! I am currently encountering a problem with the audio from my PC, I use a USB mixer (for internet radio) and for some reason the audio from my PC started making a pop noise whenever the audio is stopped/started (either automatically at the end or manually stopped/started), I've tried everything from changing my power plan to even sending the device half way across the world for it to be checked out, however they (the manufacturer) couldn't find anything wrong (and couldn't hear the pop), HOWEVER, if I join a discord call (with one channel set as the output for discord) that one channel doesn't have a pop when any other audio is stopped or started, that makes me think its more of a PC problem rather than the device itself? (I have tried another laptop I have, however it also does it on there - Both Windows 11 fully updated).
In the same properties window mentioned above, under the "Advanced" tab, uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and "Give exclusive mode applications priority." This can sometimes reduce popping noises.
- LuccaskIron Contributor
In the same properties window mentioned above, under the "Advanced" tab, uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and "Give exclusive mode applications priority." This can sometimes reduce popping noises.