how to fix my microphone

Question

my earphones is plugged in but the input sound isnt showing and i cant use my mic on dicsocrd

Answer 1

Hi,

What is the headphone model?

What connection are you using, jack or USB?

If you have the Realtek audio driver, I recommend you check if you have the Realtek console. If so, open it in the Start menu > Advanced Settings > uncheck the first option and check the second option. Remove the headphones and connect them again.

Thanks

Answer 2

To troubleshoot your microphone issue, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Device Manager: Open Device Manager and ensure that your audio drivers are installed and functioning correctly. Look for any warning signs next to your microphone or audio devices.
2. Update or Roll Back Drivers: If your drivers are outdated, try updating them to the latest version. If the issue started after a recent update, consider rolling back to a previous version of the driver.
3. Run the Audio Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and run the Playing Audio troubleshooter. This can help identify and fix issues with your microphone.
4. Check Microphone Settings: Ensure that your microphone is set as the default recording device. You can do this by right-clicking the sound icon in the taskbar, selecting 'Sounds', and then navigating to the 'Recording' tab.
5. Test with Different Applications: Sometimes, the issue may be specific to an application like Discord. Test your microphone in other applications to see if it works there.
6. Check Physical Connections: Make sure your earphones are properly plugged in and that there are no physical issues with the microphone itself.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consult your device manufacturer's support for further assistance.

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References:

• My audio inputs and outputs suddenly disappeared, how do i fix this? - Microsoft Q&A
• How to fix this. no audio device is installed - Microsoft Q&A