Windows 10: Recent update has broken USB Mic

Discus and support Recent update has broken USB Mic in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hey there Computer updated to the most recent Windows 10 version last night, and now today none of my microphone devices are working properly. Sound... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by JamesPenhallurick, May 1, 2019.

  1. Recent update has broken USB Mic


    Hey there


    Computer updated to the most recent Windows 10 version last night, and now today none of my microphone devices are working properly. Sound works fine on my USB headset but the microphone is not being detected by anything, including Windows itself.


    I've checked to make sure it's the default device, and raised the level of the mic volume to maximum. I've also checked to see if it works on my PS4 and sure enough the microphone works fine there.

    :)
     
    JamesPenhallurick, May 1, 2019
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  2. fireberd Win User

    USB Mic Problems.


    The next step is what I suggested originally. Try it in a friend's PC or take it to Best Buy and ask them to try it one of their PC's. Have to confirm the mic is working OK.
     
    fireberd, May 1, 2019
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  3. windows problems with usb mic

    Hi Dave,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to run the Hardware Troubleshooter by following the steps provided below and check if the issue persists.

    Method 1:


    • Type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.

    • Click on troubleshooting, then click on “Hardware and sound”.

    • Under Hardware and sound, click on “hardware and devices”.

    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.
    Method 2: Disable and re-enable all the
    Universal Serial Bus controllers (USB) controllers.

    The USB controllers represent the USB ports in Device Manager.

    To disable and re-enable the USB controllers, follow these steps:


    • Press Windows key + X, Click on
      Device Manager
      .

    • Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.

    • Right-click the first USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers, and then click
      Uninstall to remove it.

    • Repeat the above step for each USB controller that is listed under Universal Serial Bus controllers.

    • Restart the computer. After the computer starts, Windows will automatically scan for hardware changes and reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled.
    Regards.
     
    SujataMoktan, May 1, 2019
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  4. Page Hite Win User

    Recent update has broken USB Mic

    Windows 10 has USB mic grayed out in sound/recording

    I have Samson C01U USB microphone. This mic worked perfectly with Windows 8.1. Upgraded to Windows 10 and I now have issues. Device Manager says the device is working properly. The Sound/Recording tab say the mic is ready, yet it is grayed out in the recording
    device list. Another USB mic (integrated with Webcam) works fine. Comments, suggestions, advice? Better yet, solution?
     
    Page Hite, May 1, 2019
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