<2022-09-14T02:50:56.000Z> BowsacNoodle: What mic are you trying to use?
<2022-09-14T02:51:15.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Hyperx Quadcast
<2022-09-14T02:51:52.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Guessing it's got a USB standard to Type A (like a printer)?
<2022-09-14T02:52:04.000Z> Crux_Invictus: I think it's mini-b
<2022-09-14T02:52:41.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Alright I think it's not a dud since you have sound recognition 
<2022-09-14T02:52:56.000Z> BowsacNoodle: If the sound out is working that is.
<2022-09-14T02:53:17.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Have you tried different recording apps? There's a chance something is being crappy with the one you're using
<2022-09-14T02:53:42.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Yeah I get sound out through the headphone jack and it powers on so I assume the USB cable is connecting ok.
<2022-09-14T02:53:57.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Windows 11?
<2022-09-14T02:53:59.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Tried audacity and the monitor app that came with the PC
<2022-09-14T02:54:05.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Still Windows 10
<2022-09-14T02:54:25.000Z> Crux_Invictus: The mic on my headset works alright
<2022-09-14T02:54:57.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Did you go through the advanced audio properties?
<2022-09-14T02:55:03.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Yeah
<2022-09-14T02:55:13.000Z> BowsacNoodle: "allow applications to take exclusive control of device" unchecked?
<2022-09-14T02:55:19.000Z> Crux_Invictus: yep
<2022-09-14T02:55:37.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Is there a mute button on it that you forgot to press?
<2022-09-14T02:56:15.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Sorry these sound like dumb questions but I recently dusted off my yeti and did some dumb stuff.
<2022-09-14T02:56:26.000Z> Crux_Invictus: There is a mute button but the lights turn off when it's muted
<2022-09-14T02:56:45.000Z> Crux_Invictus: I mean, it should be un-muted because the lights are on
<2022-09-14T02:57:07.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Try pressing it and check again
<2022-09-14T02:57:28.000Z> Crux_Invictus: yeah I've tried that
<2022-09-14T02:57:33.000Z> BowsacNoodle: I know that sounds stupid but you already did all the smart stuff
<2022-09-14T02:58:03.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Do you have an alternate computer you can try?
<2022-09-14T02:58:22.000Z> Crux_Invictus: yeah, going to try on my laptop now
<2022-09-14T02:58:30.000Z> BowsacNoodle: 👍
<2022-09-14T02:58:56.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Hopefully it works there and you'll be able to begin the arduous task of tracking down a driver or software issue.
<2022-09-14T03:00:08.000Z> Crux_Invictus: the annoying thing is that it's using the Windows driver and not it's own
<2022-09-14T03:00:37.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Oh! That is probably something we can try and fix
<2022-09-14T03:00:56.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Device manager > right click and uninstall the driver.
<2022-09-14T03:01:11.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Then reconnect device and see if it uses the proper one.
<2022-09-14T03:01:24.000Z> Crux_Invictus: I tried that earlier and it didn't work
<2022-09-14T03:01:45.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Other option is to see if you can find the driver and force it into use and I can't remember how to do that
<2022-09-14T03:02:20.000Z> Crux_Invictus: doesn't work on the laptop either
<2022-09-14T03:03:00.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Damn
<2022-09-14T03:03:28.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Time to be opening ticket
<2022-09-14T03:03:52.000Z> Crux_Invictus: I brought it second-hand so if a new cable doesn't fix it I'm just going to return it
<2022-09-14T03:04:57.000Z> BowsacNoodle: I would message their support and see if they can help. Worst case scenario they say no. 
<2022-09-14T03:05:07.000Z> BowsacNoodle: There might be a driver thing you can fix.
<2022-09-14T03:06:52.000Z> Crux_Invictus: maybe, thanks for your help anyway. Going to go for a drive and see if I can find a replacement cable just to rule it out completely
<2022-09-14T03:09:29.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Good idea. Good luck 
<2022-09-14T03:09:33.000Z> BowsacNoodle: And no problem
<2022-09-14T03:09:56.000Z> BowsacNoodle: I did find this guy with a weird accent explaining his troubleshooting methods. youtu.be/cf3d4Fqltp0
<2022-09-14T03:10:10.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Might be something worthwhile in the comments at least
<2022-09-14T03:10:32.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Yeah I found that as well, didn't help
<2022-09-14T03:12:50.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Shucks. Hopefully your new cable fixes it. I'd send you my old USB connector but I'm pretty sure shipping would be more than it's worth 🥲
<2022-09-14T03:13:03.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Condensor*
<2022-09-14T03:25:27.000Z> Crux_Invictus: Hopefully and thanks for the offer but you're right shipping will be more trouble than it's worth.
<2022-09-17T11:27:41.000Z> BowsacNoodle: You have a pop filter right?
<2022-09-17T11:29:12.000Z> Crux_Invictus: In-built one, I think I just need to have it further away from my face
<2022-09-17T11:31:25.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Check the pickup angle. There's always that weird perfect spot. I'd also try a sock or old shirt or pillow case. 
<2022-09-17T11:52:14.000Z> Crux_Invictus: It's a Presonus PD-70 if that means anything to you. I think the plosives (popping sounds I think?) and frictives(?) will be dealt with once I get the right spot. Need to sort out the mouth sounds though
<2022-09-17T11:54:24.000Z> BowsacNoodle: I am kind of grug and go by gut and trial and error with this stuff. I'd try putting a sock over it though. Weird as it sounds it does work.
<2022-09-17T11:55:05.000Z> Crux_Invictus: yeah I might just do that
<2022-09-17T11:58:36.000Z> BowsacNoodle: I did some recording a long time ago and the weird stuff you do to change sounds... Putting a tiny doormat behind the mic to stop weird pickup echo, putting a sock over the mic, etc. Generally just go with as low as you can and adjust up in small amounts.
<2022-09-17T12:00:37.000Z> BowsacNoodle: With gain that is
<2022-09-17T12:00:50.000Z> Crux_Invictus: yeah I think it's going to take a while to get everything right. I'll probably have to move my computer desk into a different room as well. But since it's a dynamic mic it shouldn't pick up as much as a condenser mic does. Or so I've been told anyway
<2022-09-17T12:15:14.000Z> BowsacNoodle: Yes it's way way easier to calibrate dynamic than condenser. Literally just move away from the mic like 2" and you should be set 