AirPods Pro microphone distorted on Mac

specktast Said:

"AirPods Pro microphone distorted on Mac: [...]The fact that the AirPods Pro work on my iPhone would also suggest that there is not hardware problem and the fact that it happens for voice recording as well would rule out internet connection issues. So I'm curious, is this a macOS issue and is this already known?"

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An Active Noise Cancellation Error is what this is. Apparently, this it as issue with the AirPods themselves. There is a replacement program for it. See here: AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support. So, contact Apple Support, seeing if you can replace it.

What I eventually found out is, that the issue only occurred when I was using my (Logitech) bluetooth mouse; directly coupled to my MacBook Pro via Bluetooth.

What "fixed" it for me was to switch the mouse from direct bluetooth to the USB-bluetooth adapter which now uselessly uses up one of my USB ports but therefore I can use my AirPods again.

Seems that that without, the two devices cause interference when both connected directly to the MacBook.

Hi, I have the same issue here. A few weeks ago everything worked fine. Now, the sound of the AirPod Pro's microphone sounds like Darth Vader while using them on my MacBook Pro. There is no issue while using them on iPhone or iPad.

Apple already replaced my AirPod Pros last year within the service program because of sound issues. So, these new AirPod Pros should not have this problem, shouldn't they? Has anyone another idea for a resolution?

Thank you! In my case the Logitech mouse was the problem, too!