Annoyed by hearing Echo on your PS5. Don’t worry, we did all the research for you, and here is how to solve the Echo on PS5.
Mic echoes on PS5 because of the High Mic Sensitivity and can be solved by lowering it. To lower Mic sensitivity, go to Setting > Sound > Microphone > Adjust Microphone level, then move the L-Analog stick left to lower it. If there is still some echo, then reducing the system audio can definitely solve the issue.
If that didn’t solve the Mic issue then don’t worry we have more methods for you.
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What might be causing the Echo on PS5
During my research, I found that there can be many reasons for the Mic to echo. Some of them are related to software, while others are related to the hardware,
So, here are the most common reasons for your Mic to Echo on PS5:
- Mic Sensitivity is too high: This is one of the most common reasons for Mic Echoing. If your Mic sensitivity is too high then it will register the volume of your Friends, and cause some major Mic issues. This can be solved by lowering the Mic Sensitivity.
- High Volume of the Speaker: Playing games on a speaker when you don’t want to wear a headphone is perfectly fine, but if the speaker volume is too high then it too can cause the Echo on PS5. This can be solved by lowering the speaker volume and Mic sensitivity.
- Wrong audio input is selected: Another common for Mic to Echo is when you are using your Headset audio and Controller input. You can easily fix the issue by changing the audio input in the Setting.
- Moisture on Headphone jack: If you are not packing the headset into a plastic bag after each then you should unplug the headphone and clean them with a clean cloth.
- Your TV volume is too high: I don’t think that we need to discuss this one any further.
- Damaged Headset: Well, nothing is going to work if your Headset is faulty, You can try your Headset on your friend’s console to see if worked. And, if it didn’t then it’s time for you to pay Amazon a visit.
Without further ado let’s look at the ways to fix those issues.
Method 1: Change the Mic to Headset
As we have discussed before one of the most common reasons for your Mic to echo is that you have selected Mic (audio input) to the controller and audio output to Headset,
To change Mic from the controller to Headset on PS5 follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to settings, you can see that at the top-right side of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and smash the X button on “Sound”.
Step 3: Then on “Microphone” and then “Input.”
There you can change the device from “Controller” to “Headset”.
Unmute the mic because it’s unable to register the headset mic.
A very common gamer habit is that we tend to mute ourselves in the middle of the game and which is fine but if you forget to unmute it while connecting it the next day PS5 doesn’t register the microphone.
If you connect your headset while the mic is muted, the PS5 won’t register it, even if you unmute it later. This means that your controller’s mic will be used instead, causing the dreaded echo effect but don’t worry, the solution is simple. Just unplug your headset, unmute the mic, and then plug it back in.
It’s an easy fix, but one that many gamers miss, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. And now you know the reason why your friends can hear your dad yelling in the background, even when you’ve muted your mic from the headset. Don’t let the PS5 trick you – unmute before you connect!
This bug is really easy to miss and fix.
PRO TIP: Now you know the reason why your friends can hear your father screaming at you, even after you have muted your Mic from the headset.
Method 2: Lowering your Sensitivity
High Sensitivity is one of the most common reason, if not the most common reason for Mic Echoing.
And believe me, this can cause some serious echo issues.
If your Mic sensitivity is too high and your friend’s Voice is leaking from your Headset (in case you didn’t wear them properly) then the Mic will be able to pick up that voice, And you know the rest.
I don’t think we need to talk about if you are playing on Speaker.
We can prevent Echo just by lowering the Mic Sensitivity, To lower Mic Sensitivity follow these Steps:
Step 1: First go to the setting at the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down until you can see “Sounds”.
Step 3: Then go to Microphone and then “Adjust Microphone level”.
Step 4: Increase or Decrease the Microphone level with the left analog stick on your controller.
The way I like to do is, lower the sensitivity all the way down, then increase it little by little, Making sure the bar moves only when I speak.
All in all, make sure that No background noise is filtering through your Mic.
Method 3: Disable the 3D audio
I know this is a new feature of PS5 and most of are probably enjoy it very much and you definitely don’t want to disable it,
I get that you enjoying it very much and don’t want to disable it. But sometimes we have to do something which we don’t want to do in order to get What we want.
To disable 3D audio:
- Go to Settings that looked like a gear at the top-right corner of the screen,
- Then go all the way down to “Sound”.
- Go to “Audio Output”, then go all the way down to the Headphones section and then disable the 3D audio.
Method 4: Set controller Mic sensitivity to zero
This one is from Reddit and has worked for quite a few people.
What you do in this method is first, pull the controller’s Mic sensitivity all the way down, Then connect the Headset, DON”T FORGOT TO UNMUTE MIC BEFORE CONNECTING THE HEADSET.
There is a Hypothesis that because of a software issue, PS5 is picking up audio from both the Controller Mic and Headphone Mic, and that can cause Echo. Again, this is just an assumption, not something official.
Follow these steps if you are having trouble lowering the Mic sensitivity:
Step 1: First go to the setting at the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down until you can see “Sounds”.
Step 3: Then go to Microphone and then “Adjust Microphone level”.
Hold the L-stick to the left to lower the controller mic sensitivity.
Once that’s done connect your Headset and this should solve any echo issue you are facing.
Method 5: Lowering the Audio
This one is also from Reddit, and this too has worked for quite some people.
As we have discussed before that high volume can also lead to Echo on PS5,
What we are going to do in this one is, Set the Chat audio to Maximum and then lower the system audio.
Here is how to increase the party chat audio:
- Hold down the PlayStation button until you can see the options menu.
- Then click on the Volume button.
- Increase the chat volume to the Max.
To lower the System volume:
- Go to Settings that looked like a gear sign at the top-right corner of the screen,
- Then go all the way down to “Sound”.
- Go to volume and lower the Controller/Headset volume,
Lower the System volume to 50%. And this should solve any echo issue you are facing.
Method 6: Reset your controller
If your controller is having some software issue then it’s definitely going to affect your Headphone.
To make sure there is nothing wrong with our controller we are going to reset it.
Don’t worry resetting the controller is really easy and it won’t cause any issues.
Before you begin resetting your controller. make sure it’s charged. DON’T RESET THE CONTROLLER ON LOW BATTERY.
Make sure the PS5 controller is ON, and whether to connect it to the console or not is up to you, Just make sure it’s ON.
To reset your controller:
Step 1: Flip the controller around.
Step 2: You will be able to see a small hole on the right of the Sony logo at the back of your controller.
Step 3: Take a small pin, the SIM ejector tool will do just fine.
Step 4: Insert that pin into the hole for at least 5 seconds,
If your controller is connected to the PS5 then a message will POP up on the screen that the controller has been disconnected.
And there you go, you have successfully reset your controller and hopefully the Echo issue on your PS5.
Method 6: Restart your PS5
I know this one is pretty obvious and simple.
But sometimes, it’s those little things that come in clutches, And I will say it’s definitely worth giving a try.
Method 7: Test your headset with a different controller
This is the best way to know whether the problem is with your PS5 or your headset.
You can use the headphones on a different device like a Desktop or laptop to verify whether the problem is with your Headset or PlayStation. If the Mic is still not working properly, then it’s time for you to buy new Headphones.
If it worked then that means the problem is with your PS5 controller and it’s time for you to contact the Sony service center.