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Newcomer
December 24, 2024
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Can't hear music

  • December 24, 2024
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I recently got a new laptop and somehow I can't seem to hear music on zoom meetings anymore. This has happened more than once now when everybody else is hearing the music, so the problem is not on the side of the person who is playing music (singing, sharing a recorded song or anything similar). I have tried changing the settings and when I change the audio output (for example I change from speakers to headphones), I can hear the sound for like 2 seconds, and then it starts filtering it out again. If I switch back, the same thing happens. Any ideas what to do?

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Newcomer
December 26, 2024

Hi,

Could you try adjusting your audio settings within Zoom itself. Go to Settings > Audio > Audio Profile and select 'Original Sound'.  There should also be a toggle in the meeting window for original sound.

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Community Super Champion | Customer
December 27, 2024

Since you have given no specific details about which laptop with which OS it is difficult to give a specific answer. However, a number of manufacturers have altered the OS to enhance voice audio by default which can cut off music audio. Recommend looking at the manufacturer's forums for solutions.

Esther9Author
Newcomer
January 16, 2025

Thanks, it's an Acer Extensa 15 EX215-55-EP and the OS is Windows 11. I will see if I can find anything on their forums as well.

Newcomer
January 26, 2025

Hi,

 

Find your sound settings and go to INPUT then click on your microphone name which should be the second option down, scroll to the bottom and find "audio enhancements" make sure this is off

 

zoom may tell you that it is having trouble detecting your microphone and prompt you to check settings, click the button and find the microphone test feature, do a test but instead of speaking play your instrument and this will let you know if it has worked

 

Best of luck

Shelly x

Esther9Author
Newcomer
April 21, 2025

Thanks but the problem is not about me playing an instrument, it's when somebody else plays music, either through sharing the sound of their computer or through singing/playing an instrument. Something filters everything out for me while everybody else in the meeting can hear it.