I can't seem to get mine not to pick up background noise. I also noticed there is no noise-gate functionality in the software provided. Tips !?
1688763
I really cant say that Ive had that problem, about the noise-gate, have you tried checking in the creative site? maybe they can help you.
1688764
The nature of a condensor mic is to pick up all sounds. You would have to use a dynamic mic of some kind. Turning down the volume may also help and doing it in a quiet room obviously would help.
1688765
I wish I could help. Unfortunately, I never had much for problems with my mic. What type of program(s) are you using that's picking up the noise? And what's your operating system? I've used mine with things like Skype and Bandicam and it works fine (both on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1). I did notice I tried it with Steam before and it was picking up noise from my headphones, so not sure if that's related (but Steam seems to do this a bit with other people and their hardware as well).
1688766
This device has several flaws. This is one of them. Another is the terribly built socket that ties the device to USB cord that connects to the PC. If you've owned this device for less than the return period, I recommend you return it immediately.
1875889
Hi James your comments were a Very Nice Surprise Thank YOU very much :-)I have also discovered that the reason I noticed the volume was a bit low was because I had the attenuator switch on the back in the wrong position because once I switched I noticed the volume increased which solved the low volume problem.I would post that online for others but I don't know how, sorryRegards, Gordon
949532
I am getting the same thing. It is a buzzing/loud humming noise. Anybody know if this is a defect or if something else can be creating this?
1813447
hi-- yeah, I am seeing this as well, but I was able to press the "speaker" button and the sound comes back. it's really kind of frustrating, I am trying to figure out what to do about it as well.
62069
I've never noticed mine to make any noise at all. When I checked again just now, I put my ear right up to the camera and could barely hear a little hum.
635738
..yes, very frustrating. I'm having the same problem and unfortunately we may have to hook up a separate feed from the laptop headphone jack to the audio system. I had understood that you could get sound through the HDMI so this is a pain in the butt.
1689857
try adding a Ground Loop Isolator such as:PAC SNI-1/3.5 3.5-mm Ground Loop Noise Isolator Works with iPod/Zune/iRiver and Others
222291
I get the same thing. Was considering returning the unit because of the aux input noise.
328012
Mic does not have noise cancellation. Microphone pickup is good. I have never had a problem with it. Background noise pickup seems to be pretty poor so even without noise cancellation the background noise does not drown you our or become annoying.
1414599
same here. Set up tonight. This background noise is annoying. Like nails on a chalk board. Sending it back. Hoping for better replacement. Shame...it looks good for my small home office (in a spare bedroom). I don''t need fancy, but I don't need this headache that this tv is giving me.
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Thanks to your suggestion I plugged a Logitech camera/microphone into one of the usb ports (the one on the left side) and sound tested ok as did camera. That should rule out some parts of the machine (like the sound card I think). Anyone able to do this as well?
864999
Mine responds from the next room only if there is little or no background noise. Even though it responds, it rarely gets the command I give it correctly. I hope it will learn over time. if not, it is just a gimmick.
1230139
Just check your settings and see if it somehow got put into silent mode. Outside of that, I don't have any other idea.
1067228
Did you get it? I have one of them, it doesn't work. Neither do 3 others I have tried in the last week though, so I think I have a bad sound card. Sorry - I think it worked alright before it stopped working, but I could not swear it and I have a PC. Good luck.
796261
I think you've gotten a lemon. I would consider returning them. I have no noticeable background noise with mine. Hope that helps.
283191
Honestly I'd go with the Rolls solid state pre-amp filter and not the passive like I have - I'm going to have to call Rolls and to see what's the best device to boost the input signal into the passive filter - I'm getting excellent sound but I want more volume when using the G5 - for most people it would be more than loud enough - it's really a simple fix of having a good pre-amp - I see what your doing - all I can say is I'm not having your problem with my set up - you need to make sure your signal is clean
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In my setup there is no hiss or background buzzing in the background. I can have the volume knob at any volume setting and its dead silent with music off. The hissing and external noise might also be coming from your sound card, if your using onboard sound. I have my emotiva plugged into a Sound blaster Z gaming sound card. Hope this help answer your question.