Windows 10: Microphone automatically switching to default problem

Discus and support Microphone automatically switching to default problem in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, so I have 2 microphones, one is the one I talk through and the second one I use for playing music to other people. I want the one I play music... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Kebabíno, Apr 10, 2020.

  1. Kebabíno Win User

    Microphone automatically switching to default problem


    Hello,


    so I have 2 microphones, one is the one I talk through and the second one I use for playing music to other people. I want the one I play music through as default input device, but it automatically sets the one I talk through as the default one everytime I use my microphone. I could just disable the one I talk through, but then I could not speak. So the problem is, my microphone that I don't want as default is automatically being switched to default. Could someone please help me?


    Thanks,


    regards Kebabíno

    :)
     
    Kebabíno, Apr 10, 2020
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    Suggestions welcome. Microphone automatically switching to default problem :) Thanks
     
    jareinertson, Apr 10, 2020
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Built in microphone not working

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

    Method 1: I suggest you to set microphone as default device and check.


    • Right click on the volume icon in the system tray and then click "Recording devices"

    • Right click on the blank space in the popped up window and then select "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".

    • Right click on Microphone and then click "Enable".

    • Highlight the microphone and then choose "Set as Default Device".

    • Click Apply and OK.


    Step 2: Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.


    • Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled. Follow the steps given to check that:

    • Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.

    • Now, Right Click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.

    • Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.


    And also update the audio drivers from the manufacturer web site and install.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Apr 10, 2020
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  4. Riel Alc Win User

    Microphone automatically switching to default problem

    Microphone issues

    Hi Michael,

    Here are the possible reasons why you're getting an error "The microphone did not pick anything up" when using it:

    • Incorrect settings (microphone is not set as default device)
    • Corrupted or outdated driver
    • Faulty device

    For us to isolate the issue, we'd like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made to your computer prior to this issue(e.g. Windows updates)?
    • Have you tried connecting other microphone to your computer?
    • Have you tried connecting the microphone to the other computer?

    In the meantime, we suggest running the Recording Audio Troubleshooter to find and repair problems with recording sound. We also suggest checking if your microphone is set as your default recording device. For troubleshooting steps, please see
    Geethu B's on this
    link.

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Apr 10, 2020
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