When you hear background noise, check the microphone properties and make sure that the option "Listen to this device" is not activated.

Can you check the following items:

1. The headset is connected to the correct audio connection(s) on your computer? Consult the manual for more information.
2. There is no error message (visible by the yellow exclamation mark) reported in the Device Manager?
3. The device is the default device for recording and playbacking / input and output?
   Windows 7/8:
   • Right click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select Playback devices > Select the correct device > Set Default > OK
   • To activate the microphone: right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select Recording devices > select the correct device > Set Default > OK
   
   Windows 10:
   • Right click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select open Sound settings > Select the correct device in the Choose your ouput device option
   • To activate the microphone: right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select open Sound settings > Select the correct device in the Choose your input device option
   
   Mac:
   • Go to "System Preferences" > "Sound"
   • Click the "Input" tab to access microphone settings.
   • Click the microphone in the devices list to adjust the microphone settings.

If the above steps don't help, connect the headset to another computer, to check if the problem persists.

The support for this headset is built-into Windows.
Once the device is connected, Windows OS should install a built-in driver for it.

Follow the steps below to re-install the headset:

- Make sure your system is up to date (especially the soundcard and USB drivers) following the instructions from the website www.windowsupdate.com, and the website of the manufacturer of your computer.

- Unplug the headset and restart the system.

- When Windows has completely loaded, connect the headset directly to the USB port without using a hub or an extension cable.

Note: Make sure to connect the headset to a USB 2.0 port instead of to a usb 3.0 port.

- Check in the Device Manager if the headset is correctly installed or if there is any error message reported.

- When the device is recognized by the system, you need to select it as default device for recording and playbacking.

* Playbacking: Right click on the microphone icon in the taskbar and select Playback devices > Select the correct device > Set default > OK

* Recording: right-click on the microphone icon in the taskbar and select Recording devices > select the correct device > Set default > OK

- If the above steps don't help, connect the headset to another USB-port or to another computer, to check if the problem persists.

Unfortunately, we do not have service centers to repair products.
A defective product should be replaced by your point of purchase during the warranty period.

We offer a 'return to retailer' warranty on our products. In case of a defect, you can return the product to your retailer with failure description, proof of purchase and all accessories. During the warranty period you will receive a replacement product from the retailer if available. For full warranty conditions you can consult: https://www.trust.com/support/warranty

This headset functions with the built-in audio-capabilitty of the computer, whether Windows or Mac.
If the headset doesn't function, we would advise to check the following:

- Is the USB-port operational? Sometimes resetting the USB-port on a Mac will make the port operational again.

- Is the headset not muted and set as the default sound input and sound output device in the settings (System Preferences > Sound)?