Windows 10: Windows 10 Automatically changes Sound when Microphone gets enabled

Dear Comunity,

I am an IT Technician with 7 Years of experience and I'm on the verge of giving up on this one:

When my microphone gets activated, the output audio quality and volume gets changed. I have noticed that throughout different Versions over several Years.

Some examples:
I open Adobe Premiere. Premiere uses the Microphone -> Sound quality and volume worsens. (Perfectwhen editing video)

I start a Skype call. The Volume goes down and the sound quality worsens.

I start Nvidia Instant Replay recording, the Audio quality gets changed. Thats terrible behavior.

As some might suggest, there is the "Communications" tab within the advanced audio settings. But it is already set to "When windows detects communication activity -> do nothing".

My Windows Version is 1909 - 18363.900





Does anyone have an Idea on how to change that behavior?

Best Regards,

Julian

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Enabling Microphone Settings on Windows 10.

Hi sid071,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand your concern. This setting might have disabled the Microphone in the computer.

I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and enable the Microphone.

1. Press Windows and
   R key together on your Keyboard.
2. Type Control and hit enter.
   
3. Click on Hardware and sound > click on sound
   on the right pane.
4. Choose Recording tab and find the Microphone on the devices list.
   

• If you can’t find it:
  Right click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.
  
• Select “Headphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the Headphone is enabled.
  

5. Select the Microphone and click the button Set Default. (Ref fig 1)







Fig 1: Enable Microphone.

If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.

Hope it helps.

Roohi Taj S

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Windows 10 Conexant SmartAudio HD Microphone is quiet

Hi,

Thanks for the update and response.

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: Make sure that the Microphone is Enabled

• Type Sound in the Search bar and then Enter.
• In Recording Tab make sure that the Microphone is Enabled.

Method 2: Hardware Troubleshoot

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Power.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Hardware troubleshooter

Hope this information is helpful. Please get back to us if you have any further queries we will be glad to assist you.

 

Sennheiser GSP 350. Microphone stops working when I open any game

Wow, ok. I think I've fixed it by accident while fiddling around.

It appears to be the Realtek audio being the issue here. I don't use my onboard sound card as my headset is a USB headset only and my speakers are plugged into an ASUS sound card.

Step by step fix:

• I went into recording devices
• I enabled STEREO MIX (Realtek High Definition Audio)
• Then I set that Stereo Mix as the DEFAULT DEVICE (At this point it took over both input and output devices without my permission )
• Then set my Sennheiser headset as default recording and playback devices in their respective windows even though they both still said they were the default devices when they weren't

Headset microphone is currently functioning while in game now. I'll update the thread if it goes again. Should I completely disable Realtek audio??? Or will windows just force it to work again?