Windows 10: Cannot listen to a microphone through a recording device after Windows 10 update

Discus and support Cannot listen to a microphone through a recording device after Windows 10 update in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, after the latest Windows 10 update I've been having some issues with my microphone and making it listen to another recording device. Only... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Love Nilsson, Sep 21, 2019.

  1. Cannot listen to a microphone through a recording device after Windows 10 update


    Hello, after the latest Windows 10 update I've been having some issues with my microphone and making it listen to another recording device.
    Only playback devices show up in the "playback through this device", while before the update I could pick and choose between both playback devices and recording devices. Thanks!

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    :)
     
    Love Nilsson, Sep 21, 2019
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  2. Elroy~ Win User

    Microphones work through 'Listen to this device' -- Windows not recording audio

    Hi,

    I am currently having an issue with the recording devices in Windows. The connected microphones are all functional and I can hear myself through both (one internal mic and an external USB headset with mic) when I check 'Listen to this device'. However, beyond
    this point, no audio is recorded. Where the green bars are displayed next to the corresponding input microphone devices show no activity unless the 'Listen to this device' checkbox is ticked whereby, the green bars begin detecting audio for the internal mic,
    but disappear for the external USB headset even though I am able to hear myself.

    This issue began after the Windows 10 April Update as there were no problems prior. I have tried several 'solutions' listed online including, changing various sound settings, deleting and installing the drivers again, reinstalling the operating system itself,
    etc.

    Some insight into this issue would be much appreciated.

    Thank you.
     
    Elroy~, Sep 21, 2019
    #2
  3. Unable to record audio from Microphone when connected through AUX

    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are unable to record sound when you connect an external Microphone to your PC. I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.



    Method 1:



    Run the recording troubleshooter to fix the issue with Microphones.



    1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
    2. Under find and fix other problems click on Recording Audio.
    3. Now click on Run the troubleshooter and follow the instructions.


    Method 2:



    Enable the Listen to this device settings.



    1. Right click on the Speaker icon on the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
    2. Click on Sounds and under
      Recording
      Devices select the Microphone.
    3. Click on Properties and select
      Listen
      tab.
    4. Check the box Listen to this device.
    5. Now select the Default Playback Device under
      Playback through this device menu.
    6. Click on Apply and then OK.
    7. Click on OK.


    Once the settings are changed you will be able to hear the sound from the default playback device.



    Method 3:



    Update the audio drivers and check if the Microphone is working fine. Refer the article

    Update drivers in Windows 10
    .



    Hope it helps.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Sep 21, 2019
    #3
  4. Chuck38 Win User

    Cannot listen to a microphone through a recording device after Windows 10 update

    Headset microphone not recording when headset is default audio device


    Have you checked to see if the microphone is disabled?

    To make sure that the microphone is not disabled, please follow the steps below.
    a. Right click on the volume icon and select Recording devices.
    b. Now, Right Click on an empty space and select, Show disconnected devices and Show disabled
    devices.
    c. Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.
     
    Chuck38, Sep 21, 2019
    #4
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