iPhone 4s microphone distortion

[Infinite Jest]

Apparently everyone I talk to, regardless of calling or receiving, hears an unintelligible distortion in the first 2-3 seconds as they or I pick up. Basically I have to say hello twice before any conversation starts, or wait a few seconds. Does this sound like a hardware, software, or carrier (Verizon) issue?

 

[zigzagg321]

Apparently everyone I talk to, regardless of calling or receiving, hears an unintelligible distortion in the first 2-3 seconds as they or I pick up. Basically I have to say hello twice before any conversation starts, or wait a few seconds. Does this sound like a hardware, software, or carrier (Verizon) issue?

Could be any of the three really. If a DFU doesn't fix it, then log where you are when it happens and take that up with Verizon. If you are in known good coverage areas it could be a hardware problem.