Summary of the workaround (Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10) In my case, the problem was with the Logitech Webcam C160, but the issue was reported for other models as well, like the Logitech Webcam C270, so it probably affects a large subset of Logitech’s portfolio. I have heard reports that it may reset following a Windows/driver update, though.
LOGITECH MIC NOT WORKING ON SKYPE WINDOWS
Fortunately, in Windows at least, the sampling rate frequency persists across connect/disconnect. Once the problem was root-caused, the fix turned out to be easy – I simply set the webcam mic to record at 16 KHz at all times, and the problem hasn’t happened since. In my case it started happening frequently, because the webcam was connected through a USB switch that I used on two computers – sometimes triggering multiple plug/unplug events in the same day. Subsequent re-initializations without hot-plugging make the issue go away. Somehow this bug happens whenever the mic is plugged in and initialized for the first time. That explains the effect – playing audio at thrice the recorded rate is what makes everything sound high-pitched and distorted. Turns out the Logitech webcam mic has a bug – it reports to the OS that it is capable of recording at 48 KHz, while it actually only does 16 KHz. Having figured out that the problem is in the realm of the Logitech webcam microphone, it was easy to find other people with similar issues, and a simple solution. Sure enough – when switching to a different input device (like the built-in laptop microphone) – the issue went away. Even if I did not use the camera, I used the built-in mic of the C160 as the speech device. Then it dawned on me – I had recently started using a Logitech Webcam C160 on this system – exactly the same one that’s been used on the old Win7 setup a few years back. Except now it was happening several times a day, and started getting annoying.
The symptom was the same: “chipmunk voice” → reconnect → all good. A few online searches did not bring any info on this ussue, so I chalked it up to a bizarre inter-operability problem between Skype and that PC, and did not bother.Įventually the problem somehow went away, then at some point, it started happening on a different system (which was running Win10 and not Win7), and suddenly not only Skype got affected, but also Microsoft Teams. Hanging up and redialing always fixed the problem. OP as I said call logitech and talk to them about your problem.For a long time one of my desktops had an issue, whereby, sometimes, when a Skype voice/video call is made, the other side hears distorted “chipmunk” voice, which sounds sped up and unintelligible. The only wireless type of headsets or headphones that doesn't compress the sound is the wifi ones, (that I know of) but they might even do it. Sure if you want your sound to compressed even more + having a bad amp and dac go wireless. The G35 was decent for a "gaming" headset when it came out.
I am sorry to say but all "gaming" headsets sounds bad compared to what you can get for the same money or less with a pair of headphones. When we talk overpriced on this part of the forum we are talking about how they sound and what you get for your money and when it comes to "gaming" headsets you get a shitty/ok mic and shitty/ok sound depending on the headset. You can get much better sound for less money in a pair of headphones and get a better mic if you really need one. I'd just love it if they made a mechanical keyboard with the LCD display like they did on the G15.Īnyway, you can expect a "review" on the G933's on the forum if I ever get around to replacing these old things.ĪLL "GAMING" HEADSETS ARE OVERPRICED. I don't care about that personally, I just had that impression somehow. I use Logitech peripherals for the last 15 years and they fit my needs well.
Can't be bothered to look for the posts, but it seemed to me like some people felt the Logitech gaming headphones were overpriced.
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