Windows 10: Windows will not pick up my Microphone even though I can hear my voice through it.

Discus and support Windows will not pick up my Microphone even though I can hear my voice through it. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I've been trying to get my USB headset to work however windows does not seem to detect the microphone. If I speak into the microphone settings the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Darkness3827, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. Windows will not pick up my Microphone even though I can hear my voice through it.


    I've been trying to get my USB headset to work however windows does not seem to detect the microphone. If I speak into the microphone settings the green bars will not light up. However, if I go into settings and turn on the "Listen to this Device" option I can hear my voice perfectly clearly. This happens with any headset I use as well as the computer's own built in microphone. All drivers are up to date and I've tried running the diagnostic wizard and no issues come up. Any ideas on how to fix this issue would be much appreciated.

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    Darkness3827, Aug 19, 2018
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  2. 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.
     
    Nachappa C K, Aug 19, 2018
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  3. RajithR Win User
    Cortana not hearing voice commands

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on the Microsoft Communities.

    1. Are you able to hear other sounds from your computer?

    2. Does the microphone work with other apps such as Skype?

    3. Have you tried using "Learn my voice" settings?

    Kindly, follow these steps and check if that helps:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to try to turn Cortana off and then try turning it on back and check if she talks. Refer to the steps below to turn Off and On Cortana:

    • Open Cortana.
    • Click the hamburger button in the top left of the window.
    • Go to Settings and click on off.
    • Follow the same steps to turn it on.
    • Check if issue persists.
    Method 2:

    I suggest you to run the Recording Audio
    troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Recording Audio.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
    • Check if issue persists.


    Please post back with the results and the information asked, we will be glad to assist you further.
     
    RajithR, Aug 19, 2018
    #3
  4. Windows will not pick up my Microphone even though I can hear my voice through it.

    Microphone detected but not picking up voice. (Windows 10)

    I bought a new gaming pc and I've had for a week. I tried my phone's headphones to see if I could talk to my friends with it, but it doesn't pick up my voice. It recognizes the microphone but can't record voice. I've tried uninstalling the drivers and
    reinstalling. I've the levels of the microphone and I've enabled and set the microphone as the default. How do I fix this?
     
    Some AsianDude, Aug 19, 2018
    #4
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