In this quick tutorial, learn how to disable or enable Echo Cancellation on Discord to fix voice chat echo issues on both mobile and PC.
Discord is super popular these days. People use it to chat with friends, hang out while gaming, or just catch up with their group. It’s easy to use and lets you talk in real time, which makes it fun for everyone.
But if your friends keep saying they hear an echo when you talk, it can get annoying really fast. It kind of ruins the fun, especially when you’re in the middle of a game or group call.
A lot of times, this echo happens because of a setting called echo cancellation. It’s a built-in feature that’s supposed to stop your voice from bouncing back into the mic. Knowing how to turn this setting on or off can help make your voice sound much clearer during chats, on both your phone and computer.
How to Disable/Enable Echo Cancellation on Discord
To turn on or turn off echo cancellation on the Discord mobile app, follow the steps below.
On the Discord Mobile App
- Open the Discord app on your phone
- Tap on the You tab at the bottom right corner
- Then tap the little gear icon at the top right to open settings
- Scroll down and tap on Voice under the App Settings section
- Now, just turn the Echo Cancellation switch on or off.
On Computer
If you’re using Discord on a computer and want to change the echo cancellation setting, you can do that in just a few clicks.
- Open Discord on your PC
- Click the gear icon at the bottom left (next to your username)
- From the left menu, click on Voice & Video
- Scroll down a bit to the Voice Processing section and switch the Echo Cancellation toggle on or off based on what you want.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does echo cancellation work on Discord?
Yes, Discord does have an echo cancellation feature, and it works pretty well in most cases. Discord uses Krisp, a third-party noise reduction tool, to help remove background noise and echoes during voice chats.
The echo cancellation feature mainly works by detecting your voice and removing those same sounds from the incoming audio. So if someone else is talking while you’re also speaking, their voice might sound a bit weird or distorted because the system tries to block out your echo. It works best when only one person is talking at a time. If there’s overlapping speech, it might not sound perfect.
How do I stop an Echo on Discord?
To stop an echo on Discord, go to Settings > Voice & Video > Voice Processing and turn on Noise Suppression.
Are there better alternatives to Discord’s built-in echo cancellation?
Yes, you can try third-party tools like the standalone Krisp app, NVIDIA RTX Voice, Voicemeeter Banana, SteelSeries GG, or SoliCall for stronger noise and echo control.
