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General Category => FAQ on games, gaming & IT => Topic started by: kat on October 12, 2025, 07:38:16 PM
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Problem
There's an issue presenting itself when using the M-Audio M-Track Solo or M-Track Duo USB audio interfaces on computers installed with Windows 11 - the issue wasn't/isn't present for Windows 10 installations - where when listening to audio from any source, online or local video or audio playback using any media player or application, DAW recording and playback etc., static noise, pops or clicks can be intermittently heard. Changing 'bit rate' in Windows 11 Sound Settings, swapping out cables, switching USB ports, installing M-Audio or ASIO drivers do not fix the issue.
Solution
At time of writing the only solution that works to prevent audio interference or noise, is the complete removal of the M-Audio drivers, forcing Windows 11 to use native WHQL 'signed' drivers. This is obviously not ideal as it means the OS reduces sound to 16 bit, the native rate for the OS. While this might be overridden locally in app, quality issues may be encountered.