Apple Earbud Microphone and Boot Camp
Hello,
Currently whenever I attempt to use the microphone on any traditional apple earbuds in Boot Camp, I only produce static in recordings or voice chat software. However, if I whisper while using the microphone, I do not produce any static at all (Indicating some sort of volume problem?). The audio output works, but the input audio is just horrendous with the overwhelming static it produces when speaking. Furthermore, occasionally when opening windows settings, my earbuds would "disconnect" or mute suddenly, requiring me to unplug and re plug them back in. The built in microphone does not produce any static, and using the headphones on the Mac side does not produce any static or problems either.
Here are some things I tried so far and my system specifications:
System:
- MacBook Pro 2018 15 Inch Running Mojave Public Beta 4
- Windows Home 1803 Version: 10.0.17134
Troubleshooting Steps Done:
- Uninstalled devices and reinstalling the drivers
- Tuning and tweaking the microphone level settings in the sound control panel
- Running the basic windows troubleshooter
- Running a fresh download of the windows support software in order to repair any possible Boot Camp errors
- Deleting and re-installing Boot Camp partition using both the latest High Sierra update and Mojave public beta
- Switching Apple Earbuds
TLDR:
- Apple earbud microphone producing loud static when talking normally (does not occur when whispering)
- Static problem exists only in Windows
- Earbuds occasionally disconnect when opening the windows settings application (weird)
- Internal microphone works fine in Windows
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Best Regards,
-Kelvin
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018), iOS 11.4.1, Running Mojave Public Beta 4