buzzing noise Multiple issues with my HyperX Cloud 2 headphones/cable extension/audio

[formalin]

I've lately been having a problem where my hyperx headset cable is too short, and for that I've bought a 3.5 mm jack extension. Everything seemed fine at first, but when i was talking to my friends on discord, they told me about a static noise they've been hearing from my mic, and that they could hear their own voice through my mic.

I spent a ton of time figuring out what might be causing this (reinstaling my realtek audio drivers, checking my various audio setting etc.). I've found that if I connect my headset to my laptop without any extension cable I still get the weird audio leak (even though I haven't notice that hapening before). I've tried buying a new 3.5 mm jack extension, still have the same issues as before.

My HyperX Cloud 2 headset also comes with an 3.5 mm jack to usb extension dongle that has an inbuilt audio card. I've tried using that too but for whatever reason my mic sounds quieter and worse when using that. The audio leak issue and the buzzing noise seem to be gone though, but I don't know if I'm willing to accept the volume/quality downgrade.

These issues I've been having are starting to get really frustrating and I have no idea what to do. I would really appreciate some advice. Thank you.

[191x7]

The Cloud 2 has a 4-pole jack. You need either a 4-pole extension cable and a Y splitter to separate the microphone and the headphones or you need a Y splitter 4-pole to mic&headphone + 2 extension cables (for mic and heradphones). A 3-pole extension causes you the issues.

[formalin]

Just now, 191x7 said:

The Cloud 2 has a 4-pole jack. You need either a 4-pole extension cable and a Y splitter to separate the microphone and the headphones or you need a Y splitter 4-pole to mic&headphone + 2 extension cables (for mic and heradphones). A 3-pole extension causes you the issues.

Thanks for the reply!

My extension jack has 4 pins, not 3, is that what you meant?

[191x7]

59 minutes ago, formalin said:

Thanks for the reply!

My extension jack has 4 pins, not 3, is that what you meant?

Yes. But the Realtek onboard isn't good with 4-pole jacks. Your issues would be solved by a Y splitter.