Constant 'dry noise' coming from speakers?

[BlackScarletLove]

I just reformatted and reinstalled windows, totally updated all my drivers and everything is like it was before -- no change in hardware configuration either, but now I notice a buzzing/scratchy noise coming from my speakers all of the time.

Under inspection of the volume board, I see that under Realtek Audio output, the entry "Front" is the one controlling this sound, when I lower the volume the sound goes away. However, all other sound is lowered too.

I don't know what this problem could be since I never have experienced it before and I did not do any hardware changes that could have resulted in any kind of wiring issues.

 

[dreamliner77]

Do you have all your recording inputs muted?

 

[BlackScarletLove]

thought i did, turns out that was the problem there. thanks

 

[dreamliner77]

Glad it was something easy!