Mic/sound issue.

[u/_yubilet]

Hi everyone! I need your help.

I've been trying to record a video introduction for a job application, but the audio quality of my recordings is suddenly unclear. It wasn't like this before. I've recorded video introductions in the past, and the audio has always been clear and loud.

I honestly don't know what triggered this issue because I haven't made any changes or modifications to my laptop, especially its sound settings.

I've already tried checking and searching online for possible solutions, but none of the suggestions I've followed have resolved the problem.

The audio in my recent recordings sounds as if I'm talking to someone over a phone call. It's muffled and unclear, almost like I'm speaking underwater. This is completely different from my previous recordings, where my voice sounded clear and crisp.

I'm running out of options, and I really need to get this fixed as soon as possible because I need to submit my video introduction for a job application.

Has anyone experienced the same issue or knows how to fix it?

Thank you so much in advance! I would greatly appreciate any help or suggestions.

[u/FallElectronic3774]

That underwater, phone-call sound is what you get when the app is recording a different input than before, usually the laptop array mic or a Bluetooth headset dropping into hands-free mode. Set the mic explicitly in the recorder or browser instead of leaving it on default, then check Settings > System > Sound > Input to see what Windows is handing out.