Problem with Microphone making loud static sounds

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So I have had this blue yeti microphone for a while now but the other day when I built my new computer, randomly my microphone will make a VERY loud static noise (so my friends in Skype tell me) and will not stop until I hang up and re call. I was wondering is there a fix to this or is it time to retire this microphone? Thanks for dropping by.

[Mattr567]

Check the plugs. One might not be plugged in all the way.

[Zero_Hour]

Where is the mic hooked up? Front or rear I/O?

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Where is the mic hooked up? Front or rear I/O?

Rear I/O, USB 3.0

Check the plugs. One might not be plugged in all the way.

They seem to be in but I unplugged, then re plugged them in.

[Zero_Hour]

Did you fully update drivers for your motherboard?

[Mattr567]

Rear I/O, USB 3.0

They seem to be in but I unplugged, then re plugged them in.

 

Try a different USB port

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Did you fully update drivers for your motherboard?

They are the most recent drivers as of yesterday.

[Zero_Hour]

You stated above when you drop the call and rejoin it fixes it?

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You stated above when you drop the call and rejoin it fixes it?

only for a limited amount of time, i'm not sure how long since this is a fairly new issue.

[Zero_Hour]

Can I get a full list of your systems specs please?

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Can I get a full list of your systems specs please?

Intel 5820k

Asus x99 deluxe

EVGA GTX 960 ssc

enermax liqtech 240

ripjaws series 4 16gb 2133

corsair AX860

phanteks enthoo luxe 

[Zero_Hour]

Have you tried using the mic with a different computer like a laptop or something?

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Have you tried using the mic with a different computer like a laptop or something?

yes and it seemed to work just fine, it was a laptop FYI

[Computer Care Specialist]

Ok, I myself ran into this issue a few months ago. Unfortunetly, I though it was my headset because I was using a 3.5mm jack and was suggested to get a usb converter for it to work with usb. But in this case I believe you are using usb, so the only advice I have for you is get a new mic or mess around with the settings in Skype, which I did and it solved my issue. Things like removing the automic adjusting features for the microphone in skype and manually set your volume, also check the setting for microphone in the audio settings of your computer, and remove things like "agc" or adjusting the levels to the appropriate mic levels.

 

Note - There has been issues with skype using microphones with skype causing high pitch static noises. The only solution they came up with is headsets. But I know I want to use micphones too. It was said to be a bug, but I highly doubt that

[Zero_Hour]

If you're running windows try using the built in recorder and see if you can recreate the problem. 

[Steven9595]

Also, if you've got other wires running across its wire, it might cause interference which would cause static if the Yeti's wiring isn't shielded.