Windows 10: My microphone on my computer only picks up my voice

I am trying to record some guitar audio with my computer and the microphone only picks up my voice. I have tried multiple microphones and deduced it down to something with the Microsoft software that makes it block background noise and only focuses on my voice. How do I change it so it can pick up any noise?

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No Microphones Picking up my Voice

Hello! So just today I went to to play some games and work with some other programs that involve voice chat but it seems like my voice is not being picked up by any microphone I use. I used a plug in microphone, and even the one the comes with the computer and none of them can pick up anything. I am unable to talk in any games, chats, etc. I haven’t changed anything on my computer so I’m wondering if this is a update or something else. Any help is appreciated thank you!

 

Microphone doesn't pick up voice.

Hi Gijuana,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• Do you get any error message or error code on the screen?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have performed to resolve the issue?

As of now I suggest you t follow the methods below and check if that resolves the issue.

Method 1: I suggest you to run and check hardware device troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Follow the step:

• Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
• Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel.
• Click on Hardware and sound under Troubleshoot computer problems.
• Click on Hardware and devices under Devices.
• Click on Advanced on the Hardware and devices dialog box and click on Run as administrator. (Enter credentials if prompted)
• Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

Method 2: Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled and is set as default.

Make sure that the microphone that you are using is not disabled and is set as default in the computer. Follow these steps to check this:

a) Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.

b) Now, right click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.

c) Select “Microphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the microphone is enabled.

d) You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default.

Method 3: If the issue still persists, then let’s try installing the drivers in compatibility mode and check if it helps. Please follow the steps given below.

To install the drivers in compatibility mode:

• 
  Right click on the setup file of the driver and select
  Properties
  
• 
  Select Compatibility Tab
  
• 
  Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list
  
• 
  Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.
  

Hope the information helps. Please get back to us with a reply so that we can assist you better.

 

My microphone doesn’t pick up on my voice

I have troubleshooted the microphone and it doesn’t pick up on my voice. It will pick up in the tapping of my keys but not my voice