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HelenV1
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May 30, 2025
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can't get the microphone to hear my drum

  • May 30, 2025
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My microphone won't pick up the sound my drum or rattles  - tried ChatGPT fixes still doesn't work -turned off the background noise suppression and all the other recommendations but still no joy - any further suggestions? 

Best answer by stueker

Dear @HelenV1 ,

nowadays new laptops, audio drivers and operating systems also offer noise filtering or beam-forming capabilities.

Therefore, when it comes to audio settings, nowadays you have to check in at least two places.

  1. You need to check your Zoom audio settings, e.g., turn to Original Sound, if you do not want noise filtering
  2. Check the audio settings in your operating system, and also turn off noise filtering and/or microphone array/beam-forming options if availalbe.

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storyhub
Community Super Champion | Customer
storyhub
Community Super Champion | Customer
June 4, 2025

Here is insight to setting up original sound.
https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064198
Note that original sound has to be turned on in 2 places. Don't forget to click the Original Sound for Musicians button to toggle this on or off in the top-left corner of the meeting window. Also, check your OS for audio enhancements and be sure they are turned off.

If this works please click accept as a solution.

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stuekerAnswer
Community Champion | Employee
June 5, 2025

Dear @HelenV1 ,

nowadays new laptops, audio drivers and operating systems also offer noise filtering or beam-forming capabilities.

Therefore, when it comes to audio settings, nowadays you have to check in at least two places.

  1. You need to check your Zoom audio settings, e.g., turn to Original Sound, if you do not want noise filtering
  2. Check the audio settings in your operating system, and also turn off noise filtering and/or microphone array/beam-forming options if availalbe.
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AdrienSwift
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June 5, 2025

Thank You

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MGSR
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June 11, 2025

Hi @HelenV1! I wanted to let you know that I’ve marked @storyhub's and @stueker's  response as the accepted solution, as I believe it answers your question. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

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