Microphone settings have stopped working
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#347 Microphone settings have stopped working
Microphone VST settings have stopped working initially on Windows 25H2 version, I switched to 23H2.
It worked for a while then stopped when i changing refir settings as they looked off, after that I believe it stopped working.
I have gone through all the basic fixes,
- checking if windows security has my mic selected
- checking config to see if the settings dont have an # infront
- check if the config matches the name on APO tab.
- Uninstalled reinstalled
- checked DAC drivers but that isn't the issue
- I made sure Audio enhancements from windows including spatial audio is was not selected
- Including sound Settings, Properties, Enhancements (all unselected)
- I have made sure that I have set my settings up the same as before
The playback of the Microphone has not changed
Forgot to mention it has stopped working through discord Mic Test playback.
Looking at your 2 configs I don't see an include command in config.txt for XLR2020.txt. Without this include command the Refir plugins aren't included.
If you do have an include command but it isn't visible on your screenshots, you could do a basic mic config: a mic selection command and a pre amp. All other commands, especially the Refir plugins should be disabled. And don't test in Discord, just use Windows or an app like Audacity. Then dial the pre amp up and down. If the sound gets louder and quieter then at least Equalizer APO is working on your mic.
My apologies with the Screenshots....it was in the middle of me spending 12+ hours wondering what part of the puzzle went missing.
Before this issue, my config txt tab had only my Astell&Kern (Iems) device selected as shown in first screenshot,
Second screenshot is what is worked perfectly all of the VST's worked, I just don't know what changed.
Hopefully this helps you better, like I said apologies for the screenshots
No problem, Josh.
I'm a bit confused. Looking at your newly attached screenshot I don't see the config.txt. And looking at the screenshots of your initial post I don't see the Astell&Kern (Iems) device selection command nor the needed include command for your mic.
First one didn't select properly
Setting it up like this causes my Mic not to be picked up at all
under EQAPO 1, my initial post that was the one with the Astell device selection....I was just testing to see what was going on
(beats me why i changed it)
and of course I didnt post the Config uhhhh man.
And in XLR2020.txt there is a mic selection command? I don't see it in the screenshot of your previous post.
With this setup, the VST's still dont work.
I presume thats what you mean from the previous post where i had mic command
Yep.
And after disabling these VST plugins does a pre amp work? Of course, not in Discord but in Windows or an app like Audacity? If not, then it may not be Discord related. However, if the pre amp does work, you could try the different settings in Discord available in the Audio subsystem dropdown box.
Last edit: Josh 2 days ago
It certainly could be hence the trying of the Audio subsystem options, well after confirming if the mic pre amp is working.
There was no change in audacity with VST's on or off
So when dialing the pre amp your voice doesn't change in volume in Audacity? Are you able to record your voice at all in Audacity?
yes audacity picks up my Microphone
No the Preamp doesn't change anything either
That means that Equalizer APO probably isn't working on your mic. Reading your first post it looks like you did everything to get Equalizer APO going. I guess you're working version 1.4.2 in which the Device Selector automatically picks an Audio Processing Object (APO) technique. But you could try if some other works. For this, go to the troubleshooting options of your mic in the Device Selector by checking the Troubleshooting checkbox and select another APO technique in the Install as dropdown box. Then click the Ok button to invoke this new APO technique. Try all possible APO techniques this exact way.
Do this with the disable VST plugins.
I suggest i send over my config files, I'll be back tomorrow
That's fine, Josh.
Ok here's what I'm thinking windows is the culprit, Under my Audio Drivers for the Microphone its using a generic USB Audio CODEC driver name, maybe meaning the microphone itself isn't even accessing its goto drivers. Due to windows not allowing it to.
Last edit: Josh 2 days ago
Could it be in here....
Update, I've got the Application working....Only issue now is Combinding IEM's settings anlong side the microphone settings.
This is how I want it to be setup IEM's settings on the Config and Microphone settings in the new tab not in config txt but Microphone txt ....now the VST's are not working like they were before.;
Last edit: Josh 1 day ago
I'm not sure about your files. For instance, I see you have included "Microphone.txt" in "Microphone.txt" itself, basically a loop. Perhaps the config.txt screenshot isn't showing it but I don't see the necessary include command. Also, I don't see the microphone selection command in "Microphone.txt" causing the VST plugins be done on all devices, input and output.
Although I'm not sure why the VST's aren't working perhaps I should take a look at your files.
Just finished Uninstalling, reinstalling now....and will go through the setup again then I'll send over the config if it fails again