Similar problems, I have observed in Ubuntu 14.04, after upgrade to kernel 3.16, unchanged version of pulseaudio. Perhaps it is connected with a timer, or other changes in the kernel, and possibly in snd_usb_audio driver.
Logitech, Inc. Webcam C270, skype test service, audacity, sflphone Ubuntu 14.04 3.13 kernel all work Ubuntu 14.04 3.16 and higher kernel NOT work (high frequency voice, cartoon voice) Ubuntu 16.04 NOT work (high frequency voice, cartoon voice) . ** Package changed: ubuntu => linux-meta (Ubuntu) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1610293 Title: mic cartoon voice To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-meta/+bug/1610293/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs