Windows 10: Installing a new microphone

I am trying to install an external microphone with an XLR cable. I tried using a headphone adapter first, then a 48v phantom power supply. Neither of them seem to be working. When I looked up how to set up a new microphone, I followed the instructions, but none of the Microsoft instructions seem to be relevant, like there's missing information. It says to click on a "Recording" tab, but when I right click on the speakers and click on sound, there aren't any tabs at all. I've troubleshooted, reinstalled the drivers, and done everything else suggested by Microsoft support, but nothing is working. Anyone know if I'm doing something wrong or if I'm missing some vital information?

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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.

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  Right click on the volume icon in the system tray and then click "Recording devices"
  
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  Right click on the blank space in the popped up window and then select "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".
  
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  Right click on Microphone and then click "Enable".
  
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  Highlight the microphone and then choose "Set as Default Device".
  
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  Click Apply and OK.
  

Step 2: Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.

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  Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled. Follow the steps given to check that:
  
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  Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.
  
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  Now, Right Click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.
  
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  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

 

Microphone Problems (Please Help)

Hi Larry,

We'd like to verify a few things in order for us to assist you effectively. Kindly confirm the following:

Were there any recent changes made to your computer prior to the issue? (Windows update, software or hardware installation, etc.)

• Do you get an error when you're trying to use your microphone?
• What is the make and model of your microphone?
• How did you install your microphone to your Windows 10 PC? Kindly verify if the steps below are the same as the steps you have performed:

To install a new microphone, follow these steps:

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  Right-click (or press and hold) the volume icon on the taskbar and select
  Recording Devices.
  
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  In the Recording tab, select the microphone or recording device you'd like to set up. Select
  Configure.
  
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  Select Set up microphone, and follow the steps of the
  Microphone Setup Wizard.
  

To test a microphone that has already been installed:

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  Right-click (or press and hold) the volume icon on the taskbar and select
  Recording Devices.
  
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  In the Recording tab, look for green bars rising as you speak into your recording device. If the bars are moving, your device is connected and working properly.
  

Let us know.

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

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