Crackling audio when recording in DAW

It gets printed in the recording sadly

Hmm.. Loopback seems to be an optional driver, I don’t recall downloading the optional one but can double check

I would try to eliminate all the easily replaceable options in the audio delivery chain. So, if I'm understanding correctly, the issue is all once the audio gets into the DAW/Computer. I'd swap out any USB cables, and I would try different ports. If the noise is getting printed in, that is likely an INPUT thing, meaning your speakers aren't the issue, and once you bounced the recorded track, you'd hear the noises on any system.

I'd swap computers if possible. Perhaps you have a spare laptop of something old that can just eliminate the current computer as the source of the issue. You don't have to have the most current software or even anything great - just something to record a single track that can at least isolate the problem to your current computer. Swap out mics. Swap out mics and channels, and then mic cables with those channels.

For me, anytime I have these sorts of issues, the easiest way I've found to fix the issue is to 100% eliminate areas of the signal path. It's a giant pain in the ass, and sometimes it can really take a LONG time. If you know something that work 100% with your current rig, start then and work backwards to create the issue. That can sometimes be easier.

I had a noise issue with multiple pairs of Miktek C5s. I went through at least 4 mics. I had Miktek repair a set. I moved things around in the studio. Tried different cables. I tried different channels. I tried feeding channels into channels. I tried unplugging everything in my studio one piece at a time.   I removed any an all power supplies.  I removed the patch bay signal path and went bascially direct-in to my interface.  I tried moving out anything magenetic in the studio.   I tried entire different studios. The issue was always only in my room, and ONLY with the C5s, as every other mic I have was fine. Eventually, Miktek suggested a very specific Neutrik EMI XLR plug, and specifically at the female end. That, combined with Canare starquad cable in the mic cable 100% fixed my issue.  Its really hard when the issue only exists in your hands haha.   But this Miktek thing was probably from some interference from a cell phone tower or some power source.    

These issues suck when they pop up. Best of luck to you!!

without reading the thread the first thing that came to mind is buffer under run errors without recording interruption?

Yeah I’d first mess with buffer size (increase latency) and also check that the recording hard drive is local with lots of gigs of space (not external or backup drive) then do others suggestions