CC mutes all in game sounds when speaking

[njsho]

As the thread title says, when CC is speaking all other game sounds are muted (engine noise, tire squeal, etc...). Is this normal behavior in iRacing?
I didn't see a volume mixer anywhere other than the "Background" sound slider next to "Message" volume slider. Adjusting the background slider adds some car noise back it, however it doesnt seem to line up with what is happening on screen.
Any thoughts?

Thanks

[CRReid]

I am experiencing a very similar problem.

When the Crew Chief spotter announces a lap time the volume in iRacing reduces.

I've check windows 11 settings / iRacing settings / Crew Chief settings and can't find the solution.

Any ideas?

[Sparten]

Make sure windows dont turn down volume when it hears communication from other apps, its a checkbox in sound settings, Control Panel->Sound->Advanced and Control Panel->Sound->Communication both likely needs to be changed.
https://i.imgur.com/8pBE9zS.png

[DangerousDan]

I've been using CC for a couple years with no problem. However, I had to install on a new PC recently. I set it up for Push and Release a button to talk to crew chief; just like before. But now, in Assetto Corsa, when I push the button to talk, all sound is muted until Jim finishes his response. I've reinstalled several times, went back to previous Windows Restore points, followed all the advice I could find on the web but, with no luck.
In addition, now when I click Start Crew Chief, I get the message that it needs to install additional files. I install the files. Every time after that I still get the message to install additional files.
This is the first time I've had issues with CC. What's going on?