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OIympicAssEater Jul 25, 2019 @ 12:45pm

I need help with my Logitech G430 mic

I got my brand new Logitech G430 off Best Buy sale for $27.12 this week, and when I start using it I notice the mic volume is so low in Audacity, in game mic test, and Microsoft setup microsoft test. I am using the 3.5mm jacks instead the sound USB adapter that come with it because I don't like the fake 7.1 surround sound. The speaker and microphone volume are set to max.

Do I have to boost my mic in Windows to 30.00db?
What mic sample rate and bit depth do you guys recommend for mic? I am currently set it at 2 channel, 24 bit, 48k HZ ( Studio Quality).

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Talby Jul 25, 2019 @ 1:22pm

Best to use the adapter, and disable the surround in the software - or at least give that a try and see how it goes.

Worked for my g430, in my case it eliminated the persistent hiss/static the analog 3.5mm mic jack I was getting

Last edited by Talby; Jul 25, 2019 @ 1:24pm

_I_ Jul 25, 2019 @ 1:49pm

you may not be using the correct mobo sound drivers
get the ones from the mobo site instead of windows update

OIympicAssEater Jul 25, 2019 @ 2:20pm

Originally posted by Talby:
Best to use the adapter, and disable the surround in the software - or at least give that a try and see how it goes.

Worked for my g430, in my case it eliminated the persistent hiss/static the analog 3.5mm mic jack I was getting

I also hear static noise when I boost my microphone to 30db. I wiol try the USB adapter.

Originally posted by _I_:
you may not be using the correct mobo sound drivers
get the ones from the mobo site instead of windows update

My mobo is Asus Maximus VII Hero Z97 which uses realtek audio driver from ASUS download page.

Last edited by OIympicAssEater; Jul 25, 2019 @ 2:20pm

OIympicAssEater Jul 25, 2019 @ 11:18pm

Originally posted by Talby:
Best to use the adapter, and disable the surround in the software - or at least give that a try and see how it goes.

Worked for my g430, in my case it eliminated the persistent hiss/static the analog 3.5mm mic jack I was getting

The adapter does make it sounds better. What sample format do you use on your g430 mic? Studio quality, dvd, or cd quality?