XO4 Headset makes buzzing noise when using XB1 wired Controller

Sonic Emeralds · Jul 15, 2015

Hi every 1, i prefer to play wired on my XB1, however whenever i record voice clips or join partys, Me or my friends hear a constant buzzing coming from my XO4 headset. Is there any solution to solve this without needing to use batteries and go wireless.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

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David Shrekem · Jul 15, 2015

Xbox One Mic Buzzing

When I am in a party chat with my friends they tell me that there is an awful buzzing noise coming from my mic. I've tried 3 mics and 2 controllers and they all have the same result. My headset is an Afterglow wired headset and my controller is also wired.
I've been told that the buzzing happens when the controller is charged while the mic is used, but I have no other option because my controller is wired.

The Viral Cyrix · Jul 15, 2015

Problem with brand new...

Are you using a wired controller or a play and charge kit. I only get the buzzing noise when using one of those two

ZyNLeX · Jul 15, 2015

Hello Sonic Emeralds,

A buzzing coming from the mic could be an indication of a ground loop within your electrical system. This is most commonly associated with older houses that do not have a ground for the outlet (2 prong outlet in the US).

I've personally experienced this problem and my workaround to test to see if this is the issue is to plug the Xbox One controller USB cord into another outlet, (such as a USB wall charger), separate from your Xbox One. Of course, it is no longer "wired"
to the Xbox One but this is just for troubleshooting.

You could also test another mic to see if it reacts the same way.

ZyNLeX

Hello Sonic Emeralds,

A buzzing coming from the mic could be an indication of a ground loop within your electrical system. This is most commonly associated with older houses that do not have a ground for the outlet (2 prong outlet in the US).

I've personally experienced this problem and my workaround to test to see if this is the issue is to plug the Xbox One controller USB cord into another outlet, (such as a USB wall charger), separate from your Xbox One. Of course, it is no longer "wired"
to the Xbox One but this is just for troubleshooting.

You could also test another mic to see if it reacts the same way.

KingOfWombat

I prefer wireless controller and wired headset, but I do not recommend using a wired controller and a wired headset. Some headsets will make a weird buzzing noise when plugged into a wired controller. And also, same goes for plugging your wireless controller
into your console to charge a battery pack.

XBF Brad A

Hi Liphtou,

Thanks for the update. When you use a different controller is it also a wired one? There have been issues with this same buzzing noise when using a wired controller. If you can try a wireless controller. Also try and make sure your controller is

up to date.

Thanks,

Brad

The Viral Cyrix

Are you using a wired controller or a play and charge kit. I only get the buzzing noise when using one of those two

MattyMidway

Basically, the noise is coming from the electrical current running through the controller due to it being wired into the console directly to charge a wireless controller or allow to maintain connection for a wired controller. Unfortunately,
depending on the headset you are using, this buzzing will not go away. In my experience, the only headset I own that does not buzz while I am "wired" into my console are my 100% wireless Turtle Beach 800X Elites. I have the Turtle Beach XO-1, XO-Seven Pro,
800x Elite, Astro A40 and the standard Microsoft Headset (black). As I said, the only ones that don't buzz are the 800 elites because they plug into the console via USB and Optical. All others plug into the controller in one way or another.

XO4 Headset makes buzzing noise when using XB1 wired Controller