how to fix my microphone sound which i hear my own sound in it

tannu mandal 0 Reputation points
2026-09-05T14:16:10.4333333+00:00

in my laptop the wired ear phone i am using and i hear my own voice in it with out recording which irritates me

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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-05T14:49:53.9333333+00:00

    Hi, @tannu mandal

    It sounds like microphone monitoring or “sidetone” may be enabled, which lets you hear your own voice through the earphones.

    Try this first:

    • Press Windows + R, type mmsys.cpl and press Enter.
    • Go to the "Recording" tab.
    • Double-click your microphone.
    • Open the "Listen" tab.
    • Make sure "Listen to this device" is unchecked.
    • Click "Apply" and "OK".

    If you still hear your voice, check the audio app installed on your laptop, such as Realtek Audio Console, and look for a setting called "Sidetone", "Microphone Monitoring", or similar, then turn it off.

    If the issue still persists, to help narrow down the issue:

    1. What is the brand and model of your laptop?
    2. Do you hear your own voice only when using the wired earphones, or also through the laptop speakers?
    3. Did this start recently, or has it always happened with these earphones?

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

    Thanks!

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    2026-09-05T14:16:33.78+00:00

    This is usually caused by microphone monitoring, sidetone, or audio enhancements.

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Check the headset and laptop audio controls
      • Make sure the headset is plugged in fully.
      • If the headset has a mute button, make sure it is not active.
      • If the laptop has separate headphone and microphone jacks, make sure the plug is in the correct jack.
    2. Confirm the correct input device
      • In Windows, go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      • Under Input, select the microphone that belongs to the wired earphones.
      • Test it to confirm Windows is using the correct device.
    3. Turn off audio enhancements
      • Go to Start > Settings > Sound.
      • Select the audio device being used.
      • On the device page, scroll to Advanced settings.
      • Set Audio enhancements to Off.
      • This can stop effects such as noise processing that may cause voice feedback.
    4. Check microphone volume
      • In Start > Settings > System > Sound, select the microphone under Input.
      • If available, lower the Input volume.
      • In Windows 10, open Device Properties for the microphone and reduce Microphone or Microphone Boost on the Levels tab.
    5. Make sure microphone privacy settings are correct
      • In Windows 11: Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone.
      • Turn on Microphone access and Let apps access your microphone.
      • If the problem happens only in one app, make sure that app is allowed.
      • In Windows 10: Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone and make sure microphone access is enabled.
    6. Run the troubleshooter
      • In Windows 11: Settings > System > Sound > Advanced > Output devices or Input devices under Troubleshoot common sound problems.
      • In Windows 10: Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Recording Audio.
    7. Reinstall the audio driver if Windows is not detecting the microphone correctly
      • Warning: uninstalling the device temporarily removes the audio driver until Windows reinstalls it.
      • Right-click Start > Device Manager.
      • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the audio device and select Uninstall device.
      • Restart the laptop.
      • Return to Device Manager and use Scan for hardware changes if needed, then Update driver.

    If the issue is only that the voice is heard live in the earphones, the most likely fix is turning off audio enhancements and making sure the correct microphone is selected.

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