Those of you who are having a noise issue with your VOX, please check the following and report the setting.Right-click on the speaker ICON in the task bar. Select the "Audio Devices" option.Click on the "Recording" tab, in the "Sound" dialog.Double-click on the microphone.Click on the "Advanced" tab.Report the "Default Format" shown for your microphone.Skuzzy,Mine is showing 2-channel, 16-bit, 44100 hz (CD Quality)Under it, "Exclusive Mode" both boxes are checked.<S>HamrDownThank you.