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Voice Sounds Robotic on Xbox Game Bar? Here’s What to do

Configure sound sample rate anytime you get this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many players have reported issues with their sound when recording games on their PCs. They complain about Xbox Game Bar sounding like a robot which can be annoying. However, this guide will discuss fixing the problem in a few steps.

Alternatively, you can read through our detailed guide about how to fix amicrophone not workingin Windows 11.

Why does the Xbox Game Bar sound like a robot?

Why does the Xbox Game Bar sound like a robot?

Numerous factors may be responsible for the Xbox Game Bar tuning your voice to sound like a robot. Some notable ones are:

The above-listed factors are liable to vary in different computers depending on the circumstances. Nonetheless, we’ll take you through the basic steps to fix it.

What can I do if the Xbox Game Bar sounds like a robot?

What can I do if the Xbox Game Bar sounds like a robot?

Try the following preliminary checks before proceeding with any advanced steps:

If the error persists, proceed with the advanced troubleshooting steps below:

1. Check the microphone configuration

Alternatively, if you have channel 1 as the second option, then you can switch to it because it has worked for some users.

Tweaking your microphone settings helps resolve configuration problems affecting the Xbox Game Bar audio recording.

2. Configure sound sample rate

The above steps will configure the sound sample rate in the sound control panel, resetting the number of samples per second rate.

3. Configure microphone settings in Xbox app

Since the Xbox app is a central hub, settings corrected here will immediately affect the game and should fix all issues related to robotic voice.

In conclusion, we have an article about how to fixXbox Game Bar not workingon your PC. Also, you may be interested in our detailed guide on thebest screen recorders for Windows PCsin 2023.

If you have further questions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

Henderson Jayden Harper

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Henderson Jayden Harper

Windows Software Expert

Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.