Audio Problems

[Valthero]

Hello, I've been having an infuriating problem with my PC for as long as I can remember.
I try recording using Fraps, Xfire Video, ZeallSoft Super Screen Capture Pro, GameCam, and even HyperCam2, but no matter what I try and record, the audio is all messed up. Rough description, I have to turn my speakers up all the way when listening to the playback, and there's a load of static in there too.
I messed around in my Sounds and Audio Devices application for a while, made sure nothing was muted, everything at full volume, but I have nowhere else to turn to. Any ideas?

[Maveritchell]

Are you recording through a microphone input?

[Valthero]

I've tried a microphone and programs like Fraps that automatically record sound without needing a microphone, but the result stays the same.

[Maveritchell]

What I'm saying is that your results are indicative of a computer with a built-in mic input being used as the default audio input in a recording program. Does any of that ring true?

[Valthero]

My computer does not have a built-in mic, as far as I know.

Here's a video I took with my current sound problems; I maxed out the audio so you could hear it. Click Me

[Maveritchell]

If that happens for every game, then it's just a problem with your default audio device (or whatever your video recording programs interpret it as). I can't tell you any more than just to "play around" with your audio settings for either your recording program or your PC itself.

[Valthero]

My dad seems to think it's my sound driver. What do you suggest I do if that is the problem?

EDIT-
I just realized, I don't have an audio mixer! That could very well be the problem. I'll get one and see if it works.