How to change the default microphone on Windows 10

To select the default microphone that's used in applications, go to the Sound > Recording window, right-click your preferred microphone, and select “Set as Default.” You can also select “Set as Default Communication Device.”

1. How do I change my default microphone?
2. How do I change my default audio device in Windows 10?
3. Where is microphone in Device Manager?
4. How do I change my default audio device?
5. How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?
6. How do I manage audio devices in Windows 10?
7. Why can't I change my microphone levels?
8. How do I change my microphone input to audio?
9. How do I test if my microphone is working?

How do I change my default microphone?

Windows: Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Hardware & Sound” 📢. In the “Sound” section, select the audio output you wish to use by clicking “Set default.” Under the “Recording” ⏺️ tab, select your microphone and click “Set default.”

How do I change my default audio device in Windows 10?

Here is how it can be done.

1. Right-click the sound icon at the end of the taskbar.
2. Select Sounds from the context menu.
3. This will open the Sounds tab of the classic applet.
4. Select the desired device in the list and click on the Set Default button.

Where is microphone in Device Manager?

Click Start (windows icon) right click on my Computer and select manage. From the window on the left, click device manager. Locate your microphone in the list, right click on it and enable.

How do I change my default audio device?

Computer Headsets: How to Set the Headset as the Default Audio Device

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound in Windows Vista or Sound in Windows 7.
3. Under the Sound tab, click Manage Audio Devices.
4. On the Playback tab, click your headset, and then click the Set Default button.

How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?

To do this, go to the Device Manager by either right clicking the start button or typing “device manager” into the start menu. Once you're there, scroll down to “Sound, video and game controllers” and find “Realtek High Definition Audio”. Once you do, go ahead and right click it and select “Uninstall device”.

How do I manage audio devices in Windows 10?

How to manage sound devices in Windows 10

1. Make sure your microphone is connected to your computer.
2. Select Start (Windows logo Start button) > Settings (Gear-shaped Settings icon) > System > Sound.
3. In Sound settings, go to Input > Choose your input device, and then select the microphone or recording device you want to use.

Why can't I change my microphone levels?

A reason for the microphone levels to keep changing may be a problematic driver. If you can't adjust microphone levels in Windows 10 run the dedicated audio troubleshooters. You can also try tweaking your system to stop apps from controlling your mic.

How do I change my microphone input to audio?

Windows 10

1. Right click on speaker icon on task bar.
2. Open sound settings.
3. Under "Input", choose your input device and click "Device properties"
4. Navigate to the "Listen" tab and check the box "Listen to this device" and choose appropriate output device.

How do I test if my microphone is working?

To test a microphone that has already been installed:

1. Make sure your microphone is connected to your PC.
2. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
3. In Sound settings, go to Input > Test your microphone and look for the blue bar that rises and falls as you speak into your microphone.