So what the hell is wrong with my V-Moda Boom Pro? Static, Echo, Noise issues

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I suppose you could say i’ve been having this problem ever since i’ve owned my V-Moda Boom Pro Phillips SPH-9500S combo and used it as my gaming headset. Except this problem is very inconsistent. Which actually makes is even MORE annoying.

So basically, my mic will be INCREDIBLY staticy and messed up sounding, and i’ll have an insane echo when speaking. I originally thought this was exclusively a problem with Grand Theft Auto Online. Because that game does have some whoopty mic problems… But recently i’ve experienced it in Discord and even in Counter-Strike:Source.

I read online about people having the same issue. Something about the ground being shared between the mic and audio cable? Whatever the hell that means.

It’s otherwise performed admirably. Never let me down. Great audio quality. I’d been told i sound like the host of a podcast show. :smiley:

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Hey! I see this post is 7 years old but I just fixed this problem and made an account so I could share the solution. The issue is supposedly caused by case interference, you need to get a device that acts as a sound card. I’m using a simple USB to 3.5mm adapter. Mine is a generic Corsair 7.1 adapter that came with a headset I’ve since stopped using but I’ve heard good things about the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play 3.

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This can happen when the mic and audio cable share a ground, leading to interference. You could try using a ground loop isolator or checking for loose connections. If the problem persists across different apps like Discord and games, it might be worth testing with another device or cable setup to rule out hardware issues.