PC audio cutting on and off
PC audio cutting on and off
I’ve noticed issues with sound cutting in and out during gameplay, particularly in Destiny 2. It seems my Xbox controllers audio port might be being detected, forcing the system to switch and causing the audio to drop. Even though I’m not using a headset, this happens occasionally—showing up briefly in the Device Manager. My controller uses the official Xbox wireless adapter, but I still can’t resolve the problem. Any suggestions or solutions would be appreciated.
I would consider turning off the Xbox controller audio device. First, verify in the Windows Sound Panel that it's disabled there. You might not need to do this in Device Manager, but if the initial check fails, try disabling it there. To disable a sound device in Device Manager, right-click on it and select the option to disable it from the list that appears.
It's worth noting that Windows may reinstall the device once the controller is connected and recognized. Additionally, you could try disabling the microphone option in certain games or features like push-to-talk, which might also resolve the issue. If you don't plan to use the...
I would consider turning off the Xbox controller audio device first. Check the Windows Sound Panel to confirm it's disabled there. You might not need to do anything in Device Manager, but if that doesn't work, try disabling it there. In Device Manager, right-click the device and select the option to disable it. It's worth noting that Windows could reinstall the device once the controller is connected and recognized. You may also want to disable microphone settings in certain games, as some features rely on that, which could be helpful. If you don't plan to use the controller as a sound source at all, simply disable it there.