Windows 10: (Help request) Headset microphone stopped working - likely driver

Discus and support (Help request) Headset microphone stopped working - likely driver in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; (x-post from r/gigabyte) I have a Gigabyte AB350 Gaming mITX with built in Realtek audio device. My headset microphone was working and suddenly it is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ScientistOwl, May 26, 2020.

  1. (Help request) Headset microphone stopped working - likely driver


    (x-post from r/gigabyte)

    I have a Gigabyte AB350 Gaming mITX with built in Realtek audio device. My headset microphone was working and suddenly it is not anymore (due to some auto upadte, I presume). I tried several things, including: changing privacy settings, installing newer Realtek Audio HD drivers, uninstalling with DDU and reinstalling the freshest version I could find in unofficial repositories; tried to use stereo mixing device, no solution so far.

    It is ALC1220 High Definition codecs. Also, important I suppose, my Windows Update seem to be broken - returns Error (0x80080005) when I manually search for updates (not confirmed; sfc scannow doesn't accuse errors)

    I'll probably cross-post. Please note I had tried several possible solutions to no avail, searched forums and reddit for solutions also. HyperX site suggests installing newer Realtek drivers, which are NOT provided in official site by the manufacturer. Realtek support in English didn't respond me. I'm considering reinstalling windows, but that would be the last resort (and not guaranteed to solve it).

    Help appreciated.

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    /u/ScientistOwl, May 26, 2020
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  2. Aceman.au Win User

    Sennheiser GSP 350. Microphone stops working when I open any game

    Wow, ok. I think I've fixed it by accident while fiddling around.

    It appears to be the Realtek audio being the issue here. I don't use my onboard sound card as my headset is a USB headset only and my speakers are plugged into an ASUS sound card.

    Step by step fix:
    • I went into recording devices
    • I enabled STEREO MIX (Realtek High Definition Audio)
    • Then I set that Stereo Mix as the DEFAULT DEVICE (At this point it took over both input and output devices without my permission )
    • Then set my Sennheiser headset as default recording and playback devices in their respective windows even though they both still said they were the default devices when they weren't
    Headset microphone is currently functioning while in game now. I'll update the thread if it goes again. Should I completely disable Realtek audio??? Or will windows just force it to work again?
     
    Aceman.au, May 26, 2020
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  3. Headsets microphone not working

    Hi,





    To better assist you, we would like to ask some questions for clarification to know the best possible resolution to offer.

    • Were you able to use the microphone of your headset before on your computer?
    • If yes, can you try if the microphone of the headset would work on a different computer?
    • Does the port for the jack on your computer is capable of supporting microphone?


    We look forward to your
     
    Jarius Tol, May 26, 2020
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  4. KerooSeta Win User

    (Help request) Headset microphone stopped working - likely driver

    Bluetooth Headset Microphones Don't work with Windows 10

    I cannot get any bluetooth headset microphone to work with Windows 10. I have tried three different bluetooth headsets, most recently a Corsair Gaming H2100. I have no problem getting the audio output to work just fine with any of them, but I cannot get
    it to recognize the microphone. I have followed all of the obvious steps:

    • Uninstalled and reinstalled the newest version of the drivers
    • Restart my computer
    • Disable other microphones
    • Set the headset as the default recording device
    • Check the levels and set to 100
    • Remove the device with the device manager and reinstall
    • Unplug and plug back in my bluetooth antenna
    • Make sure that Windows is totally updated
    None of these steps has made any difference. I am able to get wired microphones to work, but this isn't ideal with my current set-up, as I sit about 10 feet away from my computer and use my 55" television as my monitor. So, I have a really nice webcam that
    I use as a microphone. It is fine, but I would really like to be able to use a bluetooth headset sometimes and not have to talk loudly to a microphone across the room.

    Happy to have any help. Thanks.
     
    KerooSeta, May 26, 2020
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