Windows 10: Microphone shows as headset in setting

Discus and support Microphone shows as headset in setting in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; My microphone(input) shows as headset(output) cannot change this in settings, been working on for over a week. Please assist. submitted by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Werezombie16, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. Microphone shows as headset in setting


    My microphone(input) shows as headset(output) cannot change this in settings, been working on for over a week. Please assist.

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    /u/Werezombie16, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 2020
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  3. USB headset microphone not working

    Hi,

    This issue could have happened due to settings of your Microphone. To resolve your issue, we suggest that you check your Microphone is not disabled and set as default. You can follow these steps to check your microphone settings:

    • 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”.
    • Select “Microphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the microphone is enabled.
    • You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default.

    Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help.
     
    Anthony Gal, Oct 22, 2020
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  4. Jen.Q Win User

    Microphone shows as headset in setting

    Headsets microphone is not working

    Hi

    I'm Jen, a fellow user and an Independent Advisor.

    Here's what you can try:

    1. Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone

    2. Click the Change button, then make sure Microphone for this device is turned on.

    3. Make sure Allow apps to access your microphone is turned on.

    If you still continue to have the same problem after doing the troubleshooting steps, then proceed to the steps below:

    1. Navigate to Control Panel > Sound

    2. Select the Recording tab, then right click on any empty place inside the device list and tick Show Disabled Devices.

    3. Right click the Headset Microphone and click Enable.

    4. Right click it again and select Set as Default Device.

    5. Right click Headset Microphone and click Properties.

    6. Click the Levels tab, then drag the volume slider towards the largest value.

    7. Click OK

    Hopefully this resolves your issue.
     
    Jen.Q, Oct 22, 2020
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