microphone not working in windows 10

1. Open your preferred web browser.
2. Navigate to CheckMicrophone.com.
3. Allow microphone access when prompted by your browser.
4. Speak into your microphone; look for visual feedback on the site.
5. If no sound is detected, check physical connections (USB or jack).
6. Ensure your microphone is selected in the device dropdown.
7. Adjust the gain levels if necessary.
8. If issues persist, proceed to the System Sound Settings section below.

1. Click on the Start menu and select Settings.
2. Go to System.
3. Click on Sound from the left sidebar.
4. Under 'Input', make sure your microphone is selected.
5. Click on 'Device properties' to adjust volume levels.
6. Test the microphone by speaking; the blue bar should respond.
7. If it doesn't, click on 'Troubleshoot' to identify and fix problems.
8. Ensure volume is turned up and not muted.

1. In Chrome, click the padlock icon in the address bar.
2. Select 'Site settings'.
3. Ensure 'Microphone' is set to 'Allow'.
4. In Firefox, click on the lock icon, then the right arrow.
5. Check that 'Use the microphone' is set to 'Allow'.
6. For Edge, click on the padlock, then 'Site permissions'.
7. Ensure microphone access is enabled.
8. If using Safari, go to Preferences > Websites > Microphone and set to 'Allow'.

• Go to Settings > Privacy.
• Select 'Microphone' from the left menu.
• Ensure 'Allow apps to access your microphone' is enabled.
• Scroll down to check which apps have access and toggle accordingly.
• Restart your browser after changing settings.

• Microphone not detected: Check physical connections and settings.
• Microphone muted: Ensure the mute button is off, both physically and in settings.
• Sound quality issues: Adjust gain levels or switch to a different input.
• Background noise: Use noise suppression features in apps.
• Device conflicts: Disable unused devices in System Sound Settings.
• Driver issues: Ensure drivers are up to date or reinstall them.
• Hardware failure: Test the microphone on another device to rule out faults.

1. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
2. Expand 'Audio inputs and outputs'.
3. Right-click your microphone device and select 'Update driver'.
4. Choose 'Search automatically for updated driver software'.
5. If that doesn't work, right-click again and select 'Uninstall device'.
6. Restart your computer; Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
7. If issues persist, visit the manufacturer's website for the latest drivers.

• USB Microphones: Plug and play, ensure drivers are installed.
• 5mm Jack Microphones: Check for proper connection and compatibility.
• Bluetooth Microphones: Ensure paired and within range, check battery.
• Built-in Microphones: Usually enabled by default, check settings if not working.
• Use CheckMicrophone.com to test all types easily and verify functionality.

Testing your microphone with CheckMicrophone.com can directly impact how it functions in software like Windows Voice Recorder. If the test shows your mic is working, you can confidently record audio without additional setup. For apps like OBS Studio or Zoom, ensure the selected microphone matches what you've tested. Adjust app settings to optimize sound quality based on the results from your test.