Windows 10: External Microphone not detecting when plugged in

Discus and support External Microphone not detecting when plugged in in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am trying to set up my new Dell Vostro 3670 desktop running Windows 10 pro and I need voice input to the computer. When I plugged in a headset into... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Larry Buschman, Dec 31, 2018.

  1. External Microphone not detecting when plugged in


    I am trying to set up my new Dell Vostro 3670 desktop running Windows 10 pro and I need voice input to the computer.


    When I plugged in a headset into the headset port (port 5) on the front of the computer , I got the following

    message when I tried to troubleshoot the problem (Settings > Update and Security > Troubleshoot > Recording Audio)

    External Microphone not detecting when plugged in 50e4620d-73cc-46cf-9b60-0d4a4a048962?upload=true.png


    Plug in the microphone or headset

    The device does not appear to be plugged in. Check the connection, plug in the device, then click next.


    The headset is plugged in.



    I have also tried using a stand alone microphone plugged into the microphone port (port 3) on the back of the computer.

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    The computer does not recognize the microphone when I go to Sound > Recording Tab


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    What am I doing wrong?



    ***Original title: windows 10 voice input***

    :)
     
    Larry Buschman, Dec 31, 2018
    #1

  2. External microphones detected but not working

    Hi,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing with External microphone. I will surely help you.

    I suggest you to run a Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    Please follow the below mentioned steps to run
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

    • Search for Troubleshooting in the
      Search box
      , and run it.
    • Select view all in the left pane of troubleshooting Window.
    • Click on the Hardware and Devices, and follow the
      on-screen instructions.

    Please reach back to us if you still face difficulty with external microphone. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Mayank_Bhiwal, Dec 31, 2018
    #2
  3. Microphone not detected

    I've run it, it says the problem was 'Generic audio driver'. But I don't actually feel any problems on playing audios. My problem was about external microphones not detected, this laptop wont detect any external microphones
    plugged in, it will always use the internal microphone. I've done the troubleshoot (recording audio) and the troubleshoot said they can't detect the problem.
     
    M. Nabil Mu'afa, Dec 31, 2018
    #3
  4. Argel Obm Win User

    External Microphone not detecting when plugged in

    Plug in your microphone

    Hi Sharon,

    We need to gather more information for us to better understand your concern. Kindly provide the answers to the questions below:

    • When did you start noticing the microphone notification?
    • Were there any changes made on your computer before encountering the notification?
    • Are you using an external or a built-in microphone?
    • Can you please tell us if you're using an application that requires a microphone?

    We highly suggest that you post a screenshot of the notification here for us to further investigate your concern.
     
    Argel Obm, Dec 31, 2018
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