Fix: Halo Infinite Audio Not Working or Crackling Sound Issue

2. Change Speaker or Headset Audio Settings (Xbox)

If you’re using the Xbox console and the Halo Infinite Audio Not Working or Crackling Sound Issue is bothering you a lot then make sure to change the Speaker/Headset audio settings to Stereo (uncompressed) by following the steps below.

• Close Halo Infinite if it’s running in the background.
• Now, make sure to press the Xbox button on the controller.
• Use the RB button to select Profile and system (user icon) > Select Settings.
• Make sure to select Volume & audio output (in General) > Set HDMI audio to ‘Stereo uncompressed’ if you’re using the Speaker audio setting.
  • Then make sure it’s not set to a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound option.
• If you’re using the Headset audio setting, then set the Headset format to “Stereo uncompressed” or “Windows Sonic for Headphones”.

3. Disable Hands-free Telephony in Control Panel

Try turning off the Hands-free Telephony setting in the Control Panel. Mostly, this option is turned on by default. To disable it:

• Close Halo Infinite if it’s running in the background.
  • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager > Click on the Processes tab > Select Halo Infinite game task from the list > Click on End Task.
• Now, click on the Windows Search bar or Start menu > Type Control Panel and select it from the search result.
• Then go to Hardware and Sound > Click on Devices and Printers.
• From the Devices section, you’ll need to find your pair of headphones > Double-click on it to open.
• Next, go to the Hardware tab > Select Properties > Navigate to the Services tab.
• Make sure to uncheck the Hands-free Telephony checkbox and select Apply.
• Select OK to save changes and you can also reboot your PC.

4. Turn Off Microphone in Settings

You should also turn off the microphone option in settings by following the steps below.

• Click on the Start menu or press the Windows key > Click on Settings.
• Now, select System > Go to Sound > Scroll down to Related Settings.
• Select Sound Control Panel > You’ll find out Related Settings under the Advanced sound options.
• From the Playback tab, make sure to scroll down to select headphones with Stereo.
• Then select Set Default > Go to the Recording tab.
• Scroll down to your headset’s microphone > Next, right-click on the microphone and make sure to disable it.
  • You can also set an alternative microphone (if any).