[ARCHIVED] [Help] Microphone setting in computer

[Eleanor_Jones]

Hi,

My computer has a headset by default, but it still does not work. Before recording begins, the program only asks me to choose the webcam, not the mic. Can you tell which mistake I am making.

Thanks in advance.

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Good morning, @Eleanor_Jones ...

I am not sure what browser you may be using, but here are a couple resources that may help so that you can see if your microphone is enabled:

• Use your camera & microphone - Computer - Google Chrome Help
• How to manage your camera and microphone permissions with Firefox | Firefox Help
• Change Websites preferences in Safari on Mac

I hope one of these links will be of help to you.  Sing out if you have any other questions about this...thanks!

[Eleanor_Jones]

Thank you chofer for helping me. I used your given link and found my solution. But I tested online mic test from this website and it proved to be very helpful for me.

[DonnaBrown]

Hi Chofer, thanks for solution. i have one more easy solution check your microphone online at online voice recorder where you can instantly know your mic is working or not. 

[TeresaAdkiss12]

To troubleshoot your headset microphone not working on your computer, first check the sound settings on your computer and ensure that the headset microphone is set as the default recording device. Next, check the settings in the recording program to ensure that it is set to use your headset microphone as the input device. If these steps don't work, check the connections on your headset to make sure it's properly connected to your computer's audio jacks or USB ports. You can also try using a Mic Test tool to verify if the microphone is working properly. Finally, if none of the above steps work, consider updating your audio drivers.