Windows 10: Steelseries Arctis 3 mic doesn't work

Discus and support Steelseries Arctis 3 mic doesn't work in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; i have the Steelseries Arctis 3 Headset and the audio works perfectly but the mic doesn't work at all ,i have tried alot of fixes from across multiple... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by CgrokFrosty, Feb 2, 2021.

  1. Steelseries Arctis 3 mic doesn't work


    i have the Steelseries Arctis 3 Headset and the audio works perfectly but the mic doesn't work at all ,i have tried alot of fixes from across multiple forums and none of them seem to help .the mic work perfectly fine when i plug it into my controller or into my phone.I try to use the mic by selecting "Microphone :Realtek hd audio" .i have tried to update drivers with no result . any help will be appreciated

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    CgrokFrosty, Feb 2, 2021
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  2. SteelSeries Arctis 7 Audio Configuration Issues

    I've had a SteelSeries Arctis 7 since July with no issues. Now all of a sudden I cannot get both my audio and mic to work at the same time. In Discord my options for input are Default (no voice) or SteelSeries Arctis 7 Certified (voice works). However,
    for output, I have Default (No Audio, Mic Works), Headphones (2-Arctis 7 Game), or SteelSeries Arctis 7 Certified. I can only hear others in voice chat if I set it to 'Headphones' but as soon as I do this, my Mic no longer works regardless of the setting (this
    also seems to completely disable my mic across the board). If I put it on the other two settings I get no sound but my mic still works. This problem just suddenly arose with no explanation.

    In Windows Sound Settings My output device is set to Headphones (2- Arctis 7 Game) (Headset Earphone 2-Arctis 7 Chat is another option) and my input device is set to Headset Microphone (2-Arctis 7 Chat) which is the only option available. I have made sure
    microphone privacy settings are correct, I have the latest firmware, I have ensured nothing is muted or turned off. This problem seems related directly to Discord, which I have also done a complete clean uninstall and reinstall of to no avail. This is incredibly
    frustrating and I could use assistance because as it stands right now I can either use the mic or hear other people in VC but not at the same time.

    Additionally, it seems like opening any program that uses audio continuously will also disable the mic across the board. For example, I play Final Fantasy XIV online. As soon as the game starts running, my mic will no longer work. But as soon as I no longer
    have an active output, the mic will work again.

    I have already reached out to SteelSeries and they have replaced the headset in question and this did not resolve the issue. Discord support offered no help. These problems started to present themselves in late December for no explicible reason.
     
    MatthewP85, Feb 2, 2021
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  3. Inle Win User
    SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

    The $250 / €270 Arctis Pro + GameDAC is SteelSeries' new flagship gaming audio system. It consists of an amazing gaming headset based on an improved iteration of the Arctis 3, 5, and 7 and the GameDAC, a high-quality external USB sound card equipped with the ESS Sabre 9018Q2C DAC chip and a host of advanced features, fully usable and configurable without any drivers.

    Show full review
     
    Inle, Feb 2, 2021
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  4. Inle Win User

    Steelseries Arctis 3 mic doesn't work

    SteelSeries Arctis 5

    Good news, I have the Arctis 7 review in the works! Perhaps that way it will be easier for you to decide which way to go *Toast :toast:
     
    Inle, Feb 2, 2021
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