How to Fix Static in a Gaming Headset

When you know how to fix static in a gaming headset, you can troubleshoot for various problems, including popping and echoing. In addition, the best gaming headsets sometimes suffer from sound or microphone quality issues. However, you can fix many issues by looking at the cable or the device settings.

Read on to find out how to reduce or remove static from the audio in your gaming headset. You may also be interested in finding out how to fix latency in my gaming headset mic.

How to Fix the Static Noise on a Gaming Headset

Some users can fix the static in a gaming headset by simply moving closer to the device with which your headset is connected. However, if you are using a Bluetooth headset, you must stay within the range of the source, which depends on the specific model and product you use. You should also try eliminating interference by turning other wireless devices off.

If this does not eliminate the static in your product, you can try the steps below to reduce possible static sources while you listen to music or during your gaming experience. For example, if you feel your headset is too bass-heavy, you may want to learn how to fix treble on a gaming headset.

Method 1: Update or Reinstall Audio Drivers

• Time to Complete: 5 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Tools Needed:
  • Computer
  • Gaming headset
  • Cable in the audio jack or USB dongle in the USB port

STEP 1

Open the start menu on your Windows device. If you don’t have an icon that says start, look for the windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen.

STEP 2

Type in “Device Manager” and click on the program that comes up.

STEP 3

Find “Audio Inputs and Outputs,” which looks like a speaker icon.

STEP 4

Right-click on your wireless headset device. You should see a pop-up menu where you can look at your headset drivers.

STEP 5

Update your driver. If your device’s driver doesn’t have any updates, try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. In addition, you may need to download a driver from your manufacturer for your headset type on their website.

STEP 6

Go into your “Control Panel” or “Settings” from the start menu. Then find “Audio Settings” and double-check that your wireless headset is selected as the input and output device. If you still hear static noise, you may need to try the other methods.

Method 2: Check Your Cable or Audio Jack

If you are using a wired headset, you may have a broken cord or dust or dirt in your audio port. To test whether either of these is the case, try using compressed air and a toothpick to eliminate loose dirt in the 3.5 mm audio jack. In addition, when you insert your cable, make sure to insert it all the way because loose wires can cause static sound during movement. If neither of these options improves your audio quality, try using a different audio cable.

Method 3: Reset Your Wireless or Bluetooth Headset

• Time to Complete: 2 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Tools Needed:
  • Gaming headset
  • Pin or paperclip

STEP 1

Check your user’s manual or the manufacturer’s website for a reset button. If you can’t find anything about a reset button on wireless or Bluetooth headphones, look for a little hole in the bottom of the earcup.

STEP 2

Use a pin or paperclip to depress the reset button for several seconds.

STEP 3

Release the button and restart the headset.

STEP 4

Check the sound and sound settings in the control panel. If you still hear static, you may need to take your headphones in for repair.

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