My microphone works but it does not ouput audio

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My microphone works but it does not ouput audio

Rahmi Zeybek 0

I've already checked the audio settings in control panel and updated my drivers, yet the issue persists. I've also checked my wires and its not them, please help

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Answer 1

Sorry for the delay in reply. I've been offline.

Windows is showing input activity from your microphone, which means it is working correctly. Microphones don't produce sound on their own; they only capture it. If you're expecting to hear your own voice through the speakers while speaking, that's not enabled by default. To do that, you need to turn on monitoring (Listen to this device) in the microphone properties under Sound settings.

Do it this way:

Press "Windows + R", type mmsys.cpl and press Enter;
Select the "Recording" tab;
Right-click on the microphone and select "Properties";
Select the "Listen" tab;
Tick "Listen to this device" and select the output device;
Click "Apply".

After this, you should hear your voice through the selected speakers or headphones.

Just to be sure, is this the outcome you were hoping for? If not, please give me more details so I can better understand what you need.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

David-M 109.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-26T11:57:49.56+00:00

After following the steps I suggested, you should hear your voice through the selected speakers or headphones. Did you try this and still couldn't hear anything?

Looking forward to your reply.

Answer 2

Horace Wiggins 360

What is your default for sound?

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What is your default for recording?

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How are you wanting to use your Microphone?

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Answer 3

David-M 109.6K Independent Advisor

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

Please clarify the following:

Does the microphone have a standard audio connector (Jack connector) or a USB connector?

Also, share a screenshot of your system information.

Press "Windows + R", type msinfo32 and press Enter.

Maximize the window and use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

Looking forward to your reply.

Rahmi Zeybek 0 Reputation points

2026-03-24T13:25:52.3466667+00:00

Its a usb connector, specifically a FDUCE SL40
Rahmi Zeybek 0 Reputation points

2026-03-24T13:26:20.3266667+00:00

Here is the screenshot
David-M 109.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-24T13:45:19.9233333+00:00
Thanks for the clarifications.

USB microphones have their own built-in audio interface, acting as an external sound card dedicated solely to audio capture. Therefore, they don't rely on the motherboard's audio controller and it's drivers.

Please share a screenshot of the "Recording" tab of the sound options.

Press "Windows + R", type mmsys.cpl and press Enter;

Select the "Recording" tab and take the screenshot.

Looking forward to your reply.
Rahmi Zeybek 0 Reputation points

2026-03-24T13:47:55.6766667+00:00

Here it is
David-M 109.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-24T14:11:24.8+00:00

Thanks for the screenshot.

Your microphone is the first on the list. Please speak into it and see if the highlighted bars in the image below show any activity.

Please let me know the result.
Rahmi Zeybek 0 Reputation points

2026-03-24T18:27:35.37+00:00

It works perfectly fine
David-M 109.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-24T18:54:03.7133333+00:00

Thanks for the clarification.

This indicates that Windows is detecting input from your microphone. It's not a malfunction with the microphone or its driver.

Could you clarify where you're noticing your microphone isn't working? For example, is it not working in a specific application, or are you expecting to hear your own voice reproduced through the speakers or headphones while speaking?

Also, please perform a test using the "Sound Recorder" application. To find the application, open the Start Menu and type Sound Recorder.

Make a short recording and listen to it to see if the audio was recorded and how it came out.

Usually, this application is already installed on Windows. But if necessary, you can install it using the Microsoft Store.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfhwkn

Please let me know the result.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Rahmi Zeybek 0 Reputation points

2026-03-24T19:58:40.8233333+00:00

The microphone works, but the audio output from it is the one that doesn't work, windows shows that it is outputting it but there is no noise

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