Your microphone works in Windows but no sound comes out
Your microphone is either muted, the input level is turned all the way down, or it's set as a disabled device. Check the microphone mute button first, then check Sound settings to make sure it's selected as the input device and the level is turned up.
A microphone that Windows finds but doesn't work is muted or disabled in Sound settings. We'll check the physical mute button, make sure Windows is using it as the input device, and turn up the input level.
- ✓Check for a mute button on your microphone
- ✓Know where Sound settings is in Windows
- ✓Have the Voice Recorder app ready to test
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the mic is broken when it's just muted or silenced
- Not checking the input level setting in Sound settings
Signs you need professional help
- If the microphone input level shows sound when you talk but apps still can't record, or if you've enabled all permissions and it still doesn't work, contact us.
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