7 Ways to Fix Echo on a PS5 Mic

Echoing on a PS5 is usually an issue during multiplayer sessions or streaming. Here's what causes it and how to fix the problem.

What Causes Echo on a PS5 Mic?

If you hear an echo while playing games on a PS5 when using the voice chat function, it’s usually caused by one or more other people in your party. If they’re the ones that hear an echo, then the culprit is typically related to your microphone.

The most common causes of echo on a PS5 mic all have to do with the volume of your TV or headphones and your microphone’s sensitivity. Microphone echo happens when your mic picks up game or voice chat audio and broadcasts it to the other people in your party.

How Do I Fix Echo on a PS5 Mic?

Most of the fixes for echo from a PS5 microphone have to do with adjusting the volume of your game, the sensitivity of the microphone, and other similar settings.

If you’re having trouble with echo on your PS5 mic, try these fixes:

1. Use headphones. If you aren’t already using headphones, that’s likely to cause your echo problem. While you can sometimes get away with using the built-in controller mic, with game audio and voice comms coming through the TV, that configuration usually results in an echo. Connect a compatible headset or headphones to see if the echo is still present.

   You can plug wired headphones into the controller using the 3.5mm jack. To connect a compatible wireless headset, plug the USB adapter into the PS5, turn it on, and wait for it to pair.

2. Turn off the TV audio. If your PS5 is outputting game audio and voice chat to the TV, that will cause an echo. The PS5 is supposed to stop sending audio to your TV when you plug in a headset, but you can also do it manually if the switchover doesn’t happen.
   
   Here’s how to turn off the TV audio: press the PS button > Sound > Output Device > Headset (controller).

3. Adjust your headphone volume. If your headphone volume is too loud, enough sound may leak out to get picked up by the microphone and cause an echo. If your headphones have a built-in volume control, try using that to lower the volume and see if the echo goes away.
   
   You can also adjust the headphone volume on your PS5: press the PS button > Sound > Volume, and move the slider to the left to lower the volume.

4. Check which mic you’re using. If your PS5 accidentally uses the wrong microphone, that can cause an echo. Verify that you aren’t using the built-in controller microphone, and switch to your other microphone if necessary.

   To check which mic you’re using, press the PS button > Mic > Mic, and verify it isn’t set to Wireless Controller. If it is, then switch to your other microphone or headset.

5. Adjust your microphone level. The PS5 includes a microphone level adjustment to fine-tune the microphone sensitivity. If it’s set too high, then it will cause an echo.

   To lower the microphone level, press the PS button > Mic > Adjust Mic Level > Microphone level for Controller Headset, and move the slider to the left until the echo disappears.

6. Try lowering the microphone level before you connect your headset. If lowering the microphone level didn’t work, unplug your microphone or headset, set the controller microphone to zero, then plug in your microphone or headset and check to see if the echo is still present.

   To accomplish this: Unplug your headset or microphone, press the PS button > Mic > Adjust Mic Level > Microphone level for microphone on controller, and move the slider to the left. Then, plug your microphone or headset back in.

7. Switch to a different headset. Some headphones leak too much sound, and some in-line microphones and headset microphones are too sensitive. If you have other headphones or a different headset, try connecting that and check to see if the echo is still present.