Windows 10: How do I install a missing microphone usb audio codec driver

I am trying to run WSJTX on my Dell laptop using an ICOM 7300. I have had numerous problems with the drivers since moving to Windows 11, and my program was working fine until the last Windows Update.After unsuccessfully updating the driver, I uninstalled my mic USB Audio CODEC driver from my Windows 11 laptop. When I restarted my laptop, it did not prompt me to install the driver. I cannot find any way to reinstall it.What should I do?

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USB Audio Codec Driver

After following all these steps, my usb audio device still does not work. In Settings > Connected devices it list USB Audio Codec Driver is unavailable.

 

Windows 11 Driver Issue. Specifically Audio inputs and outputs - Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)

Not certain what you are asking for. But will try to give you the information that I have.

I am operating an Amateur Radio, Yaesu FTdx3000, and controlling it over a USB connection between the Radio and the Computer.

The audio from/to the Radio is passed to the Computer Sound Card. The microphone receives the data from the Radio and the Speaker transmits data from the Computer to the Radio. Obviously using the USB Audio CODEC of the Microphone and Speakers.

The following Information is my configuration. Something is shutting off the Audio into the Microphone Input to the USB Audio CODEC after a period of time. I can see the signals on the Radio. Hope this is helpful. If you are not an amateur radio operator, it can be a little overwhelming, but at least you will see the drivers, com ports and other information that may be of use.

Dell Inspiron 27 7710 All-in-One

Digital-array microphones (2)

Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

Microsoft Windows 11 Home (x64) 10.0.22621

HRD/DM780 Version 6.8.0.372

WSJT-X v2.6.1 6b6d74

Yaesu HF/50MHz Transceiver FTdx3000

DEVICE MANAGER

Audio inputs and outputs

Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)

Microphone Array (Intel ® Smart Sound Technology for Digital Microphones

Speakers (Realtek® Audio

Speakers (USB Audio CODEC)



Ports

COM3 - Silicon Labs Dual CP2105 USB to UART Bridge: Standard COM Port

COM4 - Silicon Labs Dual CP2105 USB to UART Bridge: Enhanced COM Port

Universal Serial Bus controllers

Detected USB Devices

Generic USB Hub USB 2.0 USB 2.0

USB Composite Device USB 1.1 USB 2.0

USB Composite Device USB 1.1 USB 2.0

Weida Cool Touch USB 1.1 USB 2.0

USB Composite Device USB 1.1 USB 2.0

USB Composite Device USB 2.0 USB 2.01

Intel ® Wireless Bluetooth USB 1.1 USB 2.01

All are set to not allow the computer to turn off the devices to save power



Control Panel

Power Options

Selected Plan

Balanced

X High Performance

Favors performance but may use more energy

Change Plan Settings

Turn off the display: NEVER

Put the computer to sleep: NEVER

Change advanced power settings

Advanced Settings

High Performance [Active]

Hard Disk

Turn off hard disk after

Setting (minute) NEVER

Desktop background settings

Slide Show

Setting: AVAILABLE

Sleep

Sleep after

Setting: NEVER

Allow Wake Timers:

Setting: ENABLE

PCI Express

Link State Power Management

Setting: OFF

Processor Power Management

Minimum Processor State

Setting: 100%

Maximum Processor State

Setting: 100%

Display

Turn Display off after

Setting: NEVER

HRD

COM Port TX Configuration

Switch TX/RX via CAT Command

DM780

PTT – Ham Radio deluxe

FSK -

Input – Microphone USB Audio CODEC Volume RECEIVE

Output – Speakers USB Audio CODEC CD Audio TRANSMIT

CONTROL PANEL

Sound

Playback

Speakers

Realtek ® Audio Default Device

Ready

USB Audio CODEC Default Communications Device

Recording

Microphone Array

Intel® Smart Sound Technology for Digital Microphones Default Device

Stereo Mix

Realtek® Audio

Microphone

USB Audio CODEC Default Communications Device

Default Communications Device – Microphone USB Audio CODEC

General

Microphone Icon

Controller Information

USB Audio CODEC (Generic Audio CODEC)

Listen

Listen to the Device

Playback through this Device

Default Playback Device

Speakers (RealTek ® Audio)

Speakers (USB Audio CODEC)

Power Management

X Continue running when on Battery Power

Disable automatically to save power

Levels

Microphone

100%

Advanced

Default Format

2 channel, 16 bits, 48000 Hz DVD Quality

Exclusive Mode

X Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device

X Give exclusive mode applications priority

Signal Enhancements

X Allow Audio Enhancements





SYSTEM > Sound > Properties

Speakers – USB Audio CODEC

Provider – (Generic USB Audio)

Driver Date – 7/6/2023

Driver Version – 10.0.22261.1992

General

Audio

Allow Apps and Windows to use this Device for Audio DON’T ALLOW

Format 16 bit, 48000 Hz DVD Quality

Volume 100

Left 100

Right 100

Audio Enhancements OFF

Spatial Audio OFF



MICROPHONE - USB Audio CODEC

Provider – Generic USB Audio

Driver date – 7/6/323

Driver Version – 10.0.22621.1992

General

Audio – Allow apps and Windows to use this device for audio DON’T ALLOW

Input Settings

Format – 2 channels, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)

Input Volume

100

Test your microphone

Audio enhancements OFF









HRD

AGC on Radio

Turned OFF

Receiving Level Increased!

Decoding Faster!



DEVICE MANAGER

Dell

Audio inputs and outputs

Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)

Properties

General

Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)

Audio inputs and outputs

Microsoft

On USB Audio CODEC

Driver

Provider Microsoft

Date 5/6/2022

Version 10.0.22621.1

Signer Microsoft Windows

Details

Audio Endpoint

Events

Device Configured 7/16/2023

Device Started 7/16/2023

Speakers (USB Audio CODEC)

Properties

General

Speakers (USB Audio CODEC)

Device type Audio inputs and outputs

Manufacturer Microsoft

Location on USB Audio CODEC

Driver

Provider Microsoft

Date 5/6/2022

Version 10.0.22621.1

Signer Microsoft Windows

Details

Audio Endpoint

Events

Device Configured 7/16/2023

Device Started 7/16/2023

 

What is causing the USB Audio Codec/USB Microphone input to mute?

I have a Dell Inspiron N7010 laptop, running the most current version of Windows 10 Ver 1709, OS Build 16299.64, patches are up to date. I am having trouble with recording records from my Numark TTi turntable through a USB port. It worked fine before
replacing the hard drive and installing the software. I have set the recording input volume settings for USB Audio Codec/USB Microphone and turned it on. Set the recording level to 75%. I have set it to default.
When I play a record, after 10 seconds to 2 minutes it mutes and sets the recording level to 0.

Restart EZ Vinyl /Tape Converter (Ion Audio). Start turntable. Records for 30 seconds or less. Input mutes, volume goes to 0.

Right click on speaker icon. Double click on Microphone – USB Audio CODEC.

Select Properties. Levels tab. Unmute speaker, set volume level to 75. Select OK

Microphone – USB Audio CODEC is the Default recording device.

Restart EZ Vinyl /Tape Converter (Ion Audio). Start turntable. Records for 30 seconds or less. Input mutes, volume goes to 0.

Happens without fail.



What is causing the USB Audio Codec/USB Microphone input to mute?



I have the default format set to 1 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz.

I have a Lenovo laptop with the same Windows version, works fine.



Windows 10 Version 1709, USB Audio Codec/USB Microphone mutes by itself when receiving a signal.



USB Audio CODEC driver: Microsoft, 9/28/2017 V 10.0.16299.15

Says Best Drivers for that device are installed.



Dell system analysis says all drivers are current.

Dell support assist says all systems are functional.



Microsoft Troubleshooter – Recording Audio

Troubleshooter un-muted the USB Audio CODEC. Did not reset the level above 0.

I reset the level to 75. Started the turntable, mute was back on. Level was at 0.



Uninstalled the driver. Shutdown, restart.

Start EZ Vinyl /Tape Converter (Ion Audio). Start turntable. Records. Then mutes itself.

Generic USB Audio.