Windows 10: How do I change my audio input device?

Discus and support How do I change my audio input device? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I had 7-8 audio input devices and I disabled all but one. It was the wrong one and I can't figure out how to get things working again.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Whindy, May 16, 2021.

  1. WHINDY
    Whindy Win User

    How do I change my audio input device?


    I had 7-8 audio input devices and I disabled all but one. It was the wrong one and I can't figure out how to get things working again.

    :)
     
    Whindy, May 16, 2021
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  2. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User

    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, May 16, 2021
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  3. DAVID_BEXHILL
    David_Bexhill Win User
    No Audio Input or Output Devices found

    After latest windows 10 update no audio devices are listed/

    Looking in device manager - the audio devices all say working OK

    But on bar at bottem of screen get speaker with red cross -- Playing audio - Audio trouble shouter cannot find any problems ..

    Sound settings say - No output or Input devices found.

    Have tried to re-install Realtek audio drivers for motherboard -- installed but no change
     
    David_Bexhill, May 16, 2021
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  4. STEFANOTAMIOTTI
    StefanoTamiotti Win User

    How do I change my audio input device?

    Audio Input Device

    Hi Bandjo,

    I'm Stefano an Independent Advisor, here to help you.

    I'm sorry you are experiencing this issue about audio and I will help you solve this.

    First of all I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall Audio driver:

    1. Press WINDOWS + X

    2. Click on "Device Manager"

    3. Click on "View"

    4. Click on "Show hidden device"

    5. Click on "Sound video and games controller

    6. Right click on your audio card

    7. Click on "Uninstall device"

    8. Repeat point 6 and 7 for each device under Sound video and games Controller

    9. Click on "Audio input and output"

    10. Right click on your audio device

    11. Click on "Uninstall device"

    12. Repeat point 10 and 11 for each device under Audio Input and Output

    13. Click on "Detects Hardware change" (monitor icon)

    If after that you still experience audio problems, please follow this procedure:

    1. Press WINDOWS + I

    2. Click on "Update and Security"

    3. Click on "Troubleshooter"

    4. Click on "Audio playback"

    5. Follow on screen instructions.
     
    StefanoTamiotti, May 16, 2021
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