Error 8AC80001 occurs when using the microphone on the Kinect sensor for Xbox 360

You see the following error message when you use the microphone on the Kinect sensor for Xbox 360:

Microphone calibration was still busy from the last time it was run

8AC80001

This may mean that the Kinect sensor is busy.

Solution 1: Wait 90 seconds before trying to use the sensor again.

Solution 2: If you’ve waited 90 seconds and the message still appears, try restarting your console.

Solution 3: If the previous solutions didn’t resolve the problem, see Troubleshooting Kinect audio problems on Xbox 360 for help with audio calibration.

Solution 4: If the previous solutions didn't resolve the problem, your Kinect sensor needs to be repaired. See Getting your Xbox console or Kinect sensor serviced.