How To Stop An Echo In Parsec

Echo is quite a common issue during streaming—it occurs when the stream is playing back on the same device that does the encoding. This problem is also present on Parsec and is undoubtedly annoying, leading to difficulties understanding your teammates. Thankfully, we know how to fix the issue.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to stop echo during your Parsec stream using several methods. Additionally, we’ll explain why it appears and answer the most common questions related to audio issues on Parsec.

How to Stop Echo in Parsec

There are two primary methods to eliminate echo on Parsec. For both methods, you must be the host of the game. The first method involves adjusting settings in Parsec and is typically easier but may not always resolve the issue. Follow the steps below:

1. Launch the Parsec app and sign in.
2. From the left sidebar, select the gear icon to open Settings.
   
3. Navigate to the “Host” tab.
   
4. Expand the menu next to “Echo Cancelling,” then select “On.”
   
5. Open Discord and go to Settings, then to “Voice and Video.”
   
6. Click “Audio Subsystem” and select “Standard.”
   
7. Restart Discord or the communication app you’re using.

If the First Method Fails

If adjusting Parsec’s audio settings didn’t help, you may have to install additional software on your PC, such as VB-Cable. Follow these instructions:

1. Install VB-Cable on your computer. Unzip the file and right-click “VBCABLE_Setup.exe,” then select “Run as administrator.”
   
2. Hit the “Win” and “R” keys simultaneously, then type in “mmsys.cpl” in the window that appears. Press the “Enter” key.
   
3. Select your audio output device, then select “Cable Input” and click “Set Default.”
   
4. Go to the “Recording” tab, then double-click “Cable Output” to open settings.
   
5. Navigate to the “Listen” tab and check the box next to “Listen to this device.”
   
6. Expand the dropdown menu under “Playback through this device” and select “Original device.”
   
7. Click “OK.”
   
8. Ensure that your audio output device is set to your original device in the communication app's settings, such as Discord.
9. Restart your device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In this section, we’ll address common questions related to sound settings on Parsec.

How do you cancel an echo on Discord with Parsec?

If you’re using Discord to communicate on Parsec, try to eliminate echo through the Discord app first:

1. Launch the Discord app and sign in.
2. Click the gear icon to open Settings.
   
3. Navigate to “Voice and Video” settings, then click “Audio Subsystem.”
   
4. Select “Standard” and restart Discord.
   

What Is Echo Cancellation?

Echo Cancellation is a feature on Parsec that reduces the sound of all channels when someone talks. If multiple players are talking simultaneously, you will only hear the one who started talking first. If you prefer hearing all your teammates, you can try fixing the echo issue using other methods, such as adjusting your device settings via VB-Cable. Echo may also be influenced by room acoustics—consider softening your environment with carpets or wall hangings to reduce echo.

Improve Your Communication

Hopefully, our guide has helped you eliminate echo on Parsec. If you aren’t the host, share a link to this article with your friend who’s streaming the game. Fixing this issue usually takes little time, but clear audio significantly enhances communication with teammates and ultimately improves your gaming experience.

What’s your preferred way to communicate with friends while playing on Parsec? Share your experiences in the comments section below.