My computer records my Output sound, help?

[Oscarc]

Hi,

I've done a fair share of recording in my time but i have come up against a problem that i cannot for the life of my solve. Its probably staring me straight in the face but yet i cannot see it.

The problem is that when i recording something, it wont just record the sound from my mic it will also record the sound coming out of my PC. This is when im wearing headphones!

It also happens if im in a voice chat then people get an echo of their own voice through my mic (while ive got headphones on).

I have no speakers plugged in.

Im just using the Realtek sound that comes with the Gigabyte motherboard.

If someone could help i would greatly appreciate it.

Cheers,

-Oscar

[brandondrury]

The problem is that when i recording something, it wont just record the sound from my mic it will also record the sound coming out of my PC

You need a "full duplex soundcard". I'd HIGHLY recommend you get a real deal audio interface for home recording. Check out the Home Recording Soundcard Wizard in my signature.

Brandon