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audio enhancements make my voice sound weird

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after enabling enhancements my voice has an echo and robotic. are enhancements good

Brand
Lenovo
Model
ThinkBook
Connection
Built-in Microphone
System
Windows 11
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Drivers And Sound SettingsWindows PC
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Short Answer

Enhancements can alter the signal in strange ways. Turn them off to compare, and keep only the ones you need.

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Elise Dubois
Elise DuboisAudio Team
Studio Hardware QA · 2+ years experience · Answered May 18, 2026

Enhancements add processing like noise suppression that can distort voices on some hardware.

After you make the change, play the Mic Test again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Open Sound, Properties, Enhancements
  2. Tick Disable all enhancements
  3. Test with the Mic Test
  4. Enable one at a time if needed
Sources
  1. Microsoft Support

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  • Hunter GriffinCommunity Member

    Disabled and voice was normal. I checked it again with the Mic Test afterwards to be sure.

  • Ahmed JavedCommunity Member

    Windows Sonic was messing up mine. Hope that saves you some time.

  • Alejandro OrtegaCommunity Member

    I check the default device and the format settings before anything else, it usually points me to the cause.

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