USB Microphone Crackling after a few minutes

A few tests to run in order to drill down on the specific issue:

1.) In an otherwise identical scenario, does the mic present the same issue on another computer?

2.) In an otherwise identical scenario, does the issue occur when less panelists join?

3.) In an otherwise identical scenario, does the issue occur in a Zoom Meeting (vs webinar)?

4.) Were panelists actively muting (following VTC etiquette) or leaving their mics open like infants?

5.) What are your current audio settings in Zoom Client?

6.) After the issue starts, can you reproduce it locally by running a mic test from Zoom's audio settings, or is the audio from the mic test clean?

Hi,

1. The mic does not present the same issue on another computer.  In fact, when run through Voice Memo, the mic is fine and crystal clear.

2. Once a third person, either panelist or participant, the issue presents itself.

3. It occurs in both meetings and webinars.

4. Muting

5. Auto gain and auto compression.

6. Have not tried.