Mic issue on Windows 10 bootcamp

As this seemed to be an issue with the internal Microphone I decided to try and external mic instead. I got a decent USB one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004MF39YS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) which worked straight away with no software install on Windows/Bootcamp and it seems to have solved my issues - no more horrible Dalek sounds :-) . A cheaper USB mic may work too but I was just glad to sort this issue as it's been causing me problems for 6+ months now.

Kyle2123 wrote:

Surely there's a better option than dumping my $3500 MBP and using a PC instead.

Yes, using the Mac versions of these, instead of the Windows side, due to driver issues.

I have yet to find a PC that works as good as the Mac for software development. If I had a choice I'd be using the Mac side exclusively but it is what it is.

Another option on the table is to use Virtualization, and pass your Audio connections through macOS to Windows, instead of using the native Windows drivers.

Thanks guys. I think the main problem was that I had not upgraded to Catalina. I was trying to do it on Mojave and it wasn't working. It is working perfectly now.

Kyle2123 wrote:

Exact same problem here. Happens in Teams or Zoom, after about 20 or 30 minutes.

Do you use the Mac versions of either?

People on the calls start saying I sound like a robot. Hanging up and rejoining immediately fixes the problem. Have tried restarting, updating all drivers, elevating laptop to increase ventilation/spraying out exhaust ports to remove dust, moving off of wireless and onto a wired ethernet port, nothing seems to make a difference. Right now I am forced to use two Macs side by side - my regular one for work, and an older one beside it that I just use for Teams video chats. Very frustrating.

The issue is the Windows Audio Driver, provided by Apple. You can create a Feedback report at https://feedbackassistant.apple.com .

I'm grateful to have others in this shared misery. Exact same issue with 2019 Macbook Pro. Happens every time in the Windows 10 side on both Zoom and Hangouts. Mic gets totally inaudible after about 20-30 minutes on the call. Leaving the meeting and rejoining solves it immediately. No issues on Mac side.

I have a new 2019 16” MacBook Pro running Windows 10 and I am having the same mic issue where it works fine for 30 minutes or so then causes anyone in the call issues hearing me. It corrected by logging out and back in. Painful process for such an expensive computer. I experienced this while using zoom. Anyone know how to fix this issue ?

update to the most resent IOS after that you can restart

download a free windows 10 from Microsoft

open bootcamp and locate the windows 10 file.

select the amount of space for you partition and install

after you will need to get a windows 10 key they are pretty cheap so use google or eBay.

after that reformat the space you partitioned and follow the install process

BultitudeJ wrote:

Any advice/article on the virtualization approach?

There are three Virtualization engine products

• VMWare Fusion (https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html) - Commercial
• Parallels (https://www.parallels.com) - Commercial
• VirtualBox (https://www.virtualbox.org) - Free

Also, there is WiNE (https://wiki.winehq.org/Wine_User's_Guide)

Each of them has their own setup guide. You should follow an appropriate guide.

Look at page 13 of

https://www.apple.com/euro/mac/shared/docs/Apple_T2_Security_Chip_Overview.pdf

The bug seems to be related to the disconnect.

Kyle2123 wrote:

Nope all of my work happens on the Windows/Bootcamp side of things,

...is a test still possible. I assume you Microsoft Office products use Office 365.

don't really use the Mac partition on my work PC.

If that is the case, you may want to consider a PC. The other possible workaround is to use a mobile phone to join the audio, and use the laptop for screen sharing.

There is no fix on a 2019 16-in MBP. External BT dongles cause Logic Board failures and are not recommended for your Mac. Are you using an external microphone/headset or the built-in speakers/microphone?

This happens to all newer MBP with their new "Apple" microphone and speakers. My Retina MBP with "Cirrus Logic" microphone and speakers works Flawlessly. This happens to all apps like Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc. on Bootcamp where the other party hears echos. It really should be driver/software issue and hopefully Apple FIXES this issue. I have $3000 MBP sitting next to 2012 Retina doing nothing....

I returned my 2019 16” and bought a 2017 15” Like new from OWC. That’s the only solution for now Apple will not support windows on 2020 Mac book 16”. I called Microsoft tech support and Apple and let’s say was a big waste of my time.

See Microsoft Teams Others Hear Echo - Apple Community for a similar discussion.

Surely there's a better option than dumping my $3500 MBP and using a PC instead. I have yet to find a PC that works as good as the Mac for software development. If I had a choice I'd be using the Mac side exclusively but it is what it is.