Removing mic Breaks Stereo Output
Submitted by and..@..on.net
Assigned to pul..@..op.org
Description
If I remove my microphone (rear plugin), both stereo channels get routed to both speakers rather than being separated; also, if both channels are identical, they cancel out and I get nothing. That is to say, if I use the system "Sound" utility and select a speaker to test, the test sound comes out of both speakers rather than just left or just right; if I play a game with monoaural sounds, the game sounds that normally come out of both speakers are completely muted. Plugging the microphone back in restores normal functionality, so this is a minor nuisance for now, except I worry about (1) my microphone breaking and (2) malware listening to my mic (minor issues as well, I suppose).