Windows 10: Disabling build-in microphone to use notebook mic

Discus and support Disabling build-in microphone to use notebook mic in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I recently bought Lenovo legion Y540-15IRH which got only one 3,5mm jack connector. I wanted to use my apple earpods but due to damaged build-in mic i... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Sindinair, Feb 17, 2020.

  1. Sindinair Win User

    Disabling build-in microphone to use notebook mic


    I recently bought Lenovo legion Y540-15IRH which got only one 3,5mm jack connector. I wanted to use my apple earpods but due to damaged build-in mic i need to use laptop microphone. Unfortunately, after pluging in, laptop is trying to use earpods microphone that is not recording any sound and any try to set laptop mic failed because windows is showing only laptop mic should be working. On my old laptop there was option in realtek sound manager to separate mic and sound but this option is missing here.


    Is there any way to force laptop use its own microphone and not damaged one from earpods?

    :)
     
    Sindinair, Feb 17, 2020
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  2. hellrazor Win User

    Easy enable/disable microphone?

    My bro just got a microphone and I was wondering if there's an easy way to enable or disable it. I know you can right click on the volume icon, click on select recording devices then select the microphone, then click properties, then click on levels, and mute it - but that's just way too many steps, I'm looking for a more obvious and much easier way to do it.
     
    hellrazor, Feb 17, 2020
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  3. Sasqui Win User
    Easy enable/disable microphone?

    Hmmm... wonder if windows has a keyboard shortcut to do that, will research and get back.

    There are quite a few keyboards out there that have volume control and mute right at your fingertips.

    Edit: check this out "NirCmd" - look at the link for available arguments, there should be one for mic volume

    http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...-hotkey-to-mute-the-system-volume-in-windows/

    Edit2: it's "changesysvolume" - use "microphone" as the second argument - look it up on the NirCmd refernce page.

    Edit3: Lookie here, 1st answer has a .bat way to do it. Super key to pause, mute mic, and mute speakers in windows
     
    Sasqui, Feb 17, 2020
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    Disabling build-in microphone to use notebook mic

    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, Feb 17, 2020
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