Windows 10: Laptop Microphone not recording

Discus and support Laptop Microphone not recording in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am trying to make a video for use in a virtual choir performance, using Windows10 on my Dell Inspiron 15 laptop. To record my part, I'm using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by HaFin, Apr 5, 2020.

  1. HaFin Win User

    Laptop Microphone not recording


    I am trying to make a video for use in a virtual choir performance, using Windows10 on my Dell Inspiron 15 laptop.


    To record my part, I'm using Windows Voice Recorder App while listening to U-Tube choir recording via my headphones. I activate Voice Recorder and Camera Video Apps and then activate U-Tube recording. note: I am not making a U-Tube recording myself, but will send my audio and video recordings to choir via email link


    The Dell microphone Realtek is supposedly active , as indicated on Device Manager, which tells me mike is working . Latest Mike Driver was installed in 2019 Driver 10.0.18362.1 .


    When I try to play back my recording, I hear only " background hiss".


    Should I re-install driver? I have not previously tried audio recording on my Dell.


    Thanks for any help!

    Harry

    :)
     
    HaFin, Apr 5, 2020
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  2. External microphone not showing in the Recording tab

    My Windows 10 laptop is not recognizing any external microphones. I have two headsets: a Bluetooth one and one for an audio jack. Both headsets work correctly on other devices. When I connect the headsets to my computer, I can hear audio, but the microphones
    do not work.

    Here are the steps I've taken so far:

    • Updated drivers (they were already up to date)
    • From Sound Settings, headsets do not appear as options for the input device
    • Ran the microphone troubleshooter - headsets do not appear as options
    • From Control Panel > Sound > Recording, headsets do not appear as options. I have selected the disabled and disconnected devices options.
    • From Microphone Privacy, all apps have access to the microphone.
    That's everything I found online to fix this problem. Any suggestions?
     
    TechWriterHeather, Apr 5, 2020
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    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, Apr 5, 2020
    #3
  4. Riel Alc Win User

    Laptop Microphone not recording

    Microphone issues

    Hi Michael,

    Here are the possible reasons why you're getting an error "The microphone did not pick anything up" when using it:

    • Incorrect settings (microphone is not set as default device)
    • Corrupted or outdated driver
    • Faulty device

    For us to isolate the issue, we'd like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made to your computer prior to this issue(e.g. Windows updates)?
    • Have you tried connecting other microphone to your computer?
    • Have you tried connecting the microphone to the other computer?

    In the meantime, we suggest running the Recording Audio Troubleshooter to find and repair problems with recording sound. We also suggest checking if your microphone is set as your default recording device. For troubleshooting steps, please see
    Geethu B's on this
    link.

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Apr 5, 2020
    #4
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