Windows 10: How do I get my Audio Input back that was working before Windows Updates?

Discus and support How do I get my Audio Input back that was working before Windows Updates? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; This was working for me as recently as 12/12/21. But after several windows updates it doesn't and I have been trying for 2 days to figure out what... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by alan93, Jan 25, 2021.

  1. alan93 Win User

    How do I get my Audio Input back that was working before Windows Updates?


    This was working for me as recently as 12/12/21.

    But after several windows updates it doesn't and I have been trying for 2 days to figure out what happened.

    I have tried uninstalling and deleting the driver and re-installing and that did not work.



    Why doesn't windows sound input work anymore?


    How do I get my Audio Input back that was working before Windows Updates? b82877bf-f79a-486a-aa08-2119f9fec2d1?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    alan93, Jan 25, 2021
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  2. Jack Win User

    Windows 10 Audio input to programs broken

    Recently my audio input, from USB headset and USB guitar cable have stopped working. Going into Windows 'Sounds' and enabling 'Listen to this device' outputs the audio as expected; the problem is not with the devices. However, as soon as I try to use them with any other program, discord, for example, no audio input is detected by discord.

    I have tried everything I can think of and some suggestions from Googling around;

    • Updating everything - windows, drivers, all related software
    • Rolling windows back to the last build
    • Trying different USB ports
    • Reinstalling drivers and software
    • Running Windows troubleshooters
    • Playing with device properties settings

    But nothing seems to work, any suggestions?
     
  3. audio input

    Hi Nico,

    Damaged hardware or incompatible driver are some of the possible causes why you are experiencing an issue the audio input on your device. For us to provide an accurate solution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • Which build, version and edition of Windows is installed on your computer?
    • Are you using an external audio input device? If yes, what is the make and model of the audio input device you are using as microphone?
    • Have you made any changes to your computer settings before this issue happened?

    In the meantime, we suggest running the automated troubleshooter for audio issue. Visit this link,
    click on Find and fix problems recording sounds and then follow the prompts to successfully run the tool.

    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Jan 25, 2021
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  4. Aceman.au Win User

    How do I get my Audio Input back that was working before Windows Updates?

    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, Jan 25, 2021
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