How can I reduce audio crackling when using VoIP in casino game lobbies?

Hi all, the sound has started to crackle when i use VOIP in the casino lobby, and its really grating on my nerves. Anyone here who has experienced the same and got any ideas how to eliminate or at least minimise the crackling? Im on [X game/wiki], so if anyone here have any ideas specific to my game/wiki then its especially highly appreciated. Thanx in advance!

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SeasonalMeta
SeasonalMetaAnswered on 12/22
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Hey man, it's really annoying having VOIP crackle while playing casino games. From what I've heard, the first thing you should do is update your audio drivers. Old ones will affect your VOIP. And also make sure you have the latest version of your casino game and VOIP app. Sometimes there's incompatibility issues.

First, try reducing the audio quality of your VoIP app. Yes, that will make things less clear for you to hear, but it will also help decrease latency. In my case, I discovered that using a wired headset – rather than wireless headphones or earbuds – made a difference.

The devil is in the details in gaming lobbies, too. Shut down any applications running in the background that may be utilizing sound functionality. If problems persist, try switching to a third-party voice-over-IP (VoIP) application to rule out incompatibility as a source of trouble.

BossMechanics
BossMechanicsAnswered on 12/22

VoIP crackle in casino lobbies is probably an audio buffer or input sensitivity problem. Decrease your VoIP input sensitivity level and see if the game/wiki recommends any specific audio settings for VoIP. Close other applications that use your microphone or audio output. If you are using discord/teams, adjust their voice settings to be more low-latency. You can also try using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi to reduce lag. The game may have its own dedicated support page as well. Good luck!

MetaSnapshot
MetaSnapshotAnswered on 12/23

So first, see if your casino’s game and/or lobby has an option to reduce the microphone volume level (some do) or adjust the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) equalizer by clicking the audio button on your game screen or in the lobby. If that doesn’t help, it could be a sound card-codec problem. In the game settings, change the audio format from default to something else such as AAC. You also want to make sure that no other applications are using your audio device. If all else fails, try running your browser in safe mode, restarting your computer, or reinstalling your sound card drivers. Hope that helps!

InputWindow
InputWindowAnswered on 12/24

VoIP interruptions in casino lobbies may stem from hardware clashes or application interference. Firstly, reduce your VoIP volume in-game, and ensure there are no other audio applications open. Update your audio driver and consider using an alternative headset. If the game allows for it, experiment with its advanced audio options – some games allow you to boost VoIP or mute non-player-character audio. As a last resort, close all unused browser tabs and applications. Good luck!

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