Mic only works for 3-5 seconds then stops

AustinHowery · Feb 22, 2020

When I plug in my headset, I can speak for a few seconds but then it stops receiving my audio. It's only the headset with which this problem occurs. I can still hear my friends talking in game/party chat, and the volume buttons still work. I really don't
know why it would only pick up my voice for a few seconds then just stop working.

I tried restarting my Xbox with the headset already plugged in. I've kept my party chat snapped so I can tell when my sound is being picked up and when it's not. I could make my microphone work by unplugging it and plugging it back in every single time I
want to say something, but who should have to do that? Has anyone encountered this problem before? What can be done to fix it?

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AngelObullets

Hi there AustinHowery

Have you tried using a different headset or controller to see if it's the headset or jack socket on the controller to see if that is causing the problem?.

AustinHowery

Yes, i’ve tried 2 different headsets and bought a new controller

guitardudedrew

havnt got to yet, but im supposed to go to a friends house to get it today, and will installing work, the disc only runs for like 3-5 seconds then it stops and i get a black screen.

ThumbsOfDestiny

After purchasing a new controller and headset, I find myself dealing with the exact same problem. Around 11pm last night my outgoing communications stopped unless the mic is unplugged and re-plugged back into the controller (works for 3-5 seconds and I've
been advised that it sounds as if I'm whispering). Please let me know if anyone is able to find the cure.

paintballgirl

I tried all those steps, but it still isn't working on the Surface Pro 3. The flicker has stopped, but as soon as it gets to the loading screen and the music starts, it freezes for 5-10 seconds and then crashes. :-(

Mic only works for 3-5 seconds then stops