



Using headphones or a computer headset instead of speakers is the easiest way to prevent feedback loops.Ĭheck Firewalls, Proxy Servers, and Other Network or Hardware Restrictions Feedback can also happen when using a speaker phone. If you are joining the audio conference using your computer (VoIP) and are using the built-in microphone and speakers of your computer, this can create a feedback loop which can overwhelm the built-in echo cancelation and cause a loud echo or other feedback effects. If you are using your laptop and its built-in microphone to join the audio conference, typing will be readily picked up your microphone and heard by all participants. If you need to perform an activity likely to generate noise that will be heard in the audio conference, be sure to mute yourself in the audio conference. It is a good practice in general to mute yourself when you are not speaking (just remember to unmute yourself if you do need to speak).Īvoid Activities that Can Be Picked Up by the MicrophoneĪvoid typing, sorting papers, eating, or performing other actions that can be picked up by your computer or phone microphone. Some of these activities can generate significant noise.
