Feedback from the Microphone

Owned by Mary Anne Werner (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Apr 08, 2021 by Dante Taylor (Unlicensed)

Problem

At times the microphone will pick up background noise creating an echo, feedback, or poor sound quality within a deposition.

Quick Take: To ensure that no there is no feedback within a deposition, users should consider using a headset.

The old version of the Microsoft Edge browser will cause echo issues and other feedback problems.

Solution

  1. The most common reason for microphone feedback is that the volume of your computer is too high

    1. Turning down the speakers should remove the feedback on the deposition

  2. It is possible that your electronic device’s microphone is not working properly

    1. Click the following link if you are using a Windows computer and would like to test your microphone: Windows 10 Microphone & Webcam Troubleshooting

    2. Click the following link if you are using a MAC computer and would like to test your microphone: macOS Microphone & Webcam Troubleshooting

    3. Click the following link if you need to decrease (or increase) your computer microphone’s sensitivity: How-to Adjust Microphone Sensitivity on Various Devices

  3. Two devices in the same room and connected to the same deposition can cause feedback

    1. One of these connected devices should have its speakers muted and its microphone turned off