Why is my headset mic not working and how do I fix it? – Windows and software settings

Having trouble getting your headset microphone to work on your PC? Between hardware and software, there are many different things that could be causing the problem, but in my experience the main reason microphones don't work is due to simple Windows software settings that need to be correctly configured. In this video I review the most common settings and show you how to configure them correctly. Usually, you just need to adjust a few things in the Sounds settings in Windows Control Panel or Realtek HD Audio Manager (aka Realtek Audio Console) to get your mic working. Sometimes you will need to grant permission in Windows privacy settings or simply change the input device and output device settings in your games or other applications. I'll walk you through it all in this video and hopefully one of these tips will get your headset mic working so you can game, stream, and voice chat to your heart's content. Cheers! 🙂

Here's the link to my video where I show how to change Windows privacy settings to make your mic work – https://youtu.be/u5wjtoDWDQ0

Want to know the difference between a 3-pin TRS audio connector and a 4-pin 3.5mm TRRS audio connector? They are both very common but there is a difference between them and it is very useful to know and understand what that difference is. – https://youtu.be/6vCu5NvmnNc

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Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction
0:39 – If this video doesn't help you, watch my other videos
1:37 – Make sure your mic is not “muted”
2:10 – Change audio device in Windows taskbar
2:54 – Headset and microphone assignment for 3.5mm headsets
4:27 – Using Realtek Audio Console (aka Reaktek HD Audio Manager)
6:15 – Adjusting sound settings in Windows Control Panel
8:43 – Grant permission for apps to use your microphone in Windows Privacy Settings
9:39 – Change input and output devices in your apps, i.e. in your games and voice chat apps
10:06 a.m. – Conclusion
10:39 – Thanks for watching! Like, share, comment and subscribe! 🙂

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/"Everything Happens/" by Huma-Huma from YouTube Music Library Creator Studio

/"Nimbus/" by Eveningland from YouTube Creator Studio Music Library

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