Fixing Echo or Buzzing in Mic

If your microphone is echoing or making a buzzing sound during your test or interview, it may affect your audio clarity and overall experience. Follow the steps below to fix the issue quickly.

✅ Common Causes and Fixes

What Might Be Wrong	What You Can Do
Mic is too close to speakers	Move your mic away from your laptop or external speakers to reduce feedback.
Using built-in mic and speaker together	Use headphones/earphones to avoid internal audio looping.
Faulty mic hardware	Try using a different mic or headset.
Loose or damaged mic cable	Check and securely reconnect your mic cable. Avoid using damaged wires.
Mic gain or volume is too high	Lower mic input volume in your system/audio settings.
Audio driver issues	Update your audio drivers or restart the device to refresh them.
Echo cancellation is off	Enable Echo Cancellation in your browser or video settings.
Background noise or electric interference	Use a noise-suppression enabled mic or shift to a quieter environment.

Still facing issues? Try these:

• Restart your device and rejoin the session
• Test your mic using Test Your Camera and Mic
• Check browser mic settings and ensure the correct input device is selected

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🛠 Final Check: Test Your Microphone

• Before joining your interview, verify your mic is working clearly.
• Run a Mic Test to confirm it’s working well.
• You should see yourself and hear audio from your mic input.