Why isn't My Headset Mic Working & How do I Fix it? - Windows & Software Settings

[@gio6221]

my mic was muted lmao

[@Bomboclat308]

Same, I feel stupid now

[@deafricanwarrior6725]

omg... i feel really retarded rn

[@r6accountmnk245]

😂

[@FLASH-hb3nh]

Same I feel like Im the dumbest person in the world lol

[@lucasm.levitan7563]

SAME HERE! We are dumb!! hehehehehe

[@phoenixbc3136]

I find it extremely unpractical that Windows 10 (and other versions of Windows BTW) make it so difficult to fix a microphone sound. All possible sound settings related to a microphone in Windows should be placed at ONE and only ONE single central place inside the control panel. And in there, there should also be a button that says "reset microphone to default settings" that works. We really don't care of all possible settings: all we want is that it works, that's it. Also there should be another separate tab for headphone & speaker with all possible settings, and the settings must be on that page, not some kinds of links that bring us to another page.

[@bradzclapz2515]

@innocent same

[@BombBird11]

Well said. I'm so sick and tired of it giving me random little links to "speak with manager" nonsensical shit, and other non-needed crap. So goddamn CONFUSING!

[@SRT_Hellcat15]

The thought that was put into the comment

[@sevastianmorales1478]

I have an A10 gen 2 headset that works fine on my console but I just resent li built a pc and when I use the splitter cable it works. When I try using my microphone on the headset I literally have to shove my mic in my mouth to register it and my friends say it’s low . If anyone can help thank you

[@marsflee3815]

Why would the microphone even be disabled? It should always be working. Developers have gotten dumber as years go by.

[@Johnny-df1mi]

The unmute button, dude, you are a legend, I was going crazy.

[@Dream_952]

wht place

[@abhicoolhot]

Same looll

[@The_Esav]

2 hours of troubleshooting to realize it was muted :( I work in IT as well....

[@Johnny-df1mi]

@@The_Esav I actually almost bought a new headset, spent 3 days trying to fix it.

[@Johnny-df1mi]

@Loki on PC Damn, that sucks.

[@carmangaming]

I've had my computer using my webcam mic for almost 2 years now and had no idea how to fix this. Your tutorial helped my teammates be able to hear me better, thank you so much!

[@nandanasono6768]

om ill try thisss

[@Vika-nf8bi]

I was full on sobbing because I've been watching videos on this for so long and couldn't find any solution. Of course it was muted..

[@nicholaswalker1208]

So true!

[@AG-bd7bx]

OMFG. THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME READ THIS. MINE WAS MUTED ASWELL IM ABOUT TO CRYYYYY

[@WildCupcakes]

wtf cry why

[@AG-bd7bx]

@@WildCupcakes Cause i thought i had spent $60 on razer kraken to not work

[@WildCupcakes]

@@AG-bd7bx ur all good then I get that, losing money like that sucks one of the worst feelings ever

[@tinyelliott1728]

Having switched back to PC from a Mac I had spent a couple hours addressing issues unique to PCs and was grumbling about how easy Macs are. The mic issue was driving me crazy. Muted...man, I feel like an idiot. You're a life and sanity saver!

[@ss-panzerpinoydivisionasea1515]

same

[@j.rjunior5584]

My beats headset isn't even showing up in the sound using the 3.5mm jack. Any help? I just wanna use the mic, the sounds comes out the headphones perfectly fine, both my PC and headphones are the 4 pin conductor/jack

[@V1_SILLY]

I don't know why, but only my microphone and or my headset can work once at a time, I can't do them both at the same time

[@Luke-ix3zy]

nothing is working I cant use my headset mic at all. I can use the speakers in my headset but no mic. Pls help

[@tfrog9976]

Same nothing works and I tried everything in the video

[@phoosana]

Yensy u not understand lol?

[@spirit.999]

@@tfrog9976 same and for som e reason people can hear my audio in their game

[@sharp_narwhal1950]

@@spirit.999 Same dude

[@kingbob6304]

Reinstall driver

[@saud9843]

I fixed it using the Audio Console ->Device advanced settings-> Connector retasking -> Headset. It's important to note the difference between headphone and headset. Headphones does not include any microphone whilst the Headset does.

[@devind2k197]

How do you do that

[@saud9843]

@devind2k197 go to start then search "Audio console" click on the app that shows up, then click on "Device advanced settings" at the bottom left and change the Analog to "Headset". Let me know if it works :)

[@curlyblox]

you just saved my life..

[@iyruhtehei8940]

Yo howd you do it​@@curlyblox

[@michaelmaritana2349]

MY MIC IS NOW WORKING I PRAY FOR YOUR PROSPERITY IN LIFE

[@tobiasroedgarza2300]

it littereally took me 3 months to find out that it was muted...

[@user-et7ov8on8x]

Tobias Le juanito me too😅

[@Eskimokissx1]

big brain

[@trix1212]

oh my LMAO

[@skeloyt69]

r/woosh

[@pkjk1255]

Your pfp is perfect for this big brain move

[@mystgirlone2166]

You've saved me from bashing my head on the wall twice now. Straight-forward, clear instructions, helpful time stamps. Fortunately I bookmarked your vid after the first time or I'd be certifiable by now. Thankyou so much.

[@3ZTN2]

me: *does all of this stuff* headset: *still doesnt work* me: *sighs* also me: *restarts pc* headset: *starts working* me: I-

[@Miabeloved]

I swear to god if this works.

[@Will-fs7oz]

@@Miabeloved did it work

[@Miabeloved]

@@Will-fs7oz No :(. But I fixed it after 7 more hours of troubleshooting.

[@Will-fs7oz]

Markersquire what did you do

[@Miabeloved]

@@Will-fs7oz When to the dell website. went to my device. Installed the audio drivers from there. AND MOST IMPORTANT downloaded the wavesmaxxaudio from the downloads list there. and when I got it working and plugged in the headphones, you can pick headset and the mic will work

[@blueypro360]

I am the stupidest person to ever exist. I spent hours and hours watching sketchy tutorials, reintalling drivers, removing my antivirus, blah blah blah blah blah. Just to find out that my mic was MUTED! THE FIRST THING IN THE VIDEO! I feel like such an idiot. You are a life saver man! Thank you so much.

[@grewtik6967]

This guy just solved my problem .. i looked onto sooo many other videos but this is the best video. thank you soo much. keep up the good work

[@nbmnbm2001]

Great video. Unfortunately, none of the steps here fixed my problem, but I did really appreciate your helping me walk through a lot of the possibilities.

[@kb.543]

same

[@TheAzraf123]

Bro my headphone ( Bose QuietComfort 35 II ) doesn't pick up sound when it's connected via wired. Can you help me?

[@marcinsobon5586]

same for me

[@allthingstolearn6212]

SO, I Had a Echo problem on windows 10x/11 and I went to Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Manage Audio Devices. It opens a Sound tab, Then click recording, then disable the same thing that you are using , for example I was using normally Realtek Speakers for Audio Output and Recording and expirienced echo. Then disable and done Thats all LOL. I AM SO DUMB :p

[@ecxswan1224]

same

[@virajgawande1738]

THANKS BRO MY MICROPHONE WAS MUTED FROM 3 MONTHS

[@terrenceflewellingallen]

💀

[@Prince_Yuki64]

Same LOL

[@eclipsyt7134]

LMFAO

[@Jaazzl]

3 months?😂

[@rohinpillai]

Lol😂😂😂😂

[@KevinDillon-bs4ff]

i just want you to know how much you helped me. i have been blindly trying to navigate headset problems for THE LAST FOUR YEARS....no joke.....including thinking that i just needed to buy a new headset.....i have bought approximately 8 new headsets and probably more . Thank you , thank you , Thank you.

[@xCAUTIONZOMBIESx]

You never mentioned how to get the pop up if it doesn’t pop up. Cmon you’re gonna mention it and not acknowledge it? That’s the exact part I need.

[@molehie]

Click the *windows key,* type in control panel, and open it. Go to *Hardware and Sound* and click on *Realtek HD Audio Manager.* That got it to pop up for me so I hope this helps.

[@Arda-yy9bj]

@@molehie Realtek Audio manager doesnt appear for me

[@definitelynotjoeds8823]

@@Arda-yy9bj www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/realtek-audio-control/9p2b8mcsvpln?rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab i didn't see raeltek manager, but this is the one they used in the vid, however for me i don't have a lot of the settings he shows for some reason. Hope this helps some.

[@azizvarde]

i figured it out you wanna go to hardware and sound, then click on add a device after the tab pulls up you wanna plug in your mic and click on the option headphones (with microphone)after that you wanna go into sound settings and click on ur speaker/headphones and jack mic. hope this helped

[@jevauljameson5695]

@@azizvarde Your comment helped me fix my issue. (device set as speaker instead of headset and the option to change stopped appearing). Thanks alot.

[@o_ox_x4638]

My issue was covered at 7:59 with setting the mic as default on all platforms. And mic sensitivity. Cheers great video

[@xowolfnater4233]

My mic only plays the audio that is playing on my pc.

[@jrug2231]

SAME

[@davidenichele]

same! I plug my headset and the windows pop up ask me what I have plugged, i select mic in and headphones but the audio that is recorded is the same audio coming out of my headpgones

[@speedhighlights5568]

same fucking shyt thats happening to me its getting really fucking annoying now that why am cursing atm

[@paykow7952]

@@speedhighlights5568 go to when he shows control panel settings

[@phairz1168]

SAAME

[@alexc.9669]

Well I'm four years late but no fixes worked so far. I'm using kbe in ear monitors and they come with built in mics which are amazing, they worked for months on end but after a while even after I bought a new pair and replaced the cable no apps detect them at all, they only register as making noise when I push the little pause button where the mic is, besides that it doesn't pick up my voice at all and when it rarely does it's extremely low.

[@franciscodavila8186]

I feel like a moron after watching this video. I went through so many articles and all it took was 2 clicks. You're a lifesaver!

[@sergentjohncaptain2557]

Yea me too

[@AmundBraten]

my headset mic doesnt show up when i go to control panel and click recording! What do i do? i have also clicked show deactivaded mics! what do i do?? plz help

[@jesussanso174]

Nothing work ed

[@itzpast-_7004]

Fr this video didn’t rlly help tbh

[@saaf6651]

@kai are you using usb audio 7.3 on your pc because sometimes the problems from it

[@mariofilhu]

Same :'(

[@mariofilhu]

I found something else, guys! It worked for me perfectly: community.acer.com/pt/discussion/582291/pc-nao-reconhece-o-microfone-do-headset

[@isiplayer2313]

Him: First, check if your mic is muted Me: Shut up, im searching for a solution. Im not this stupid. Me after this video: Checks mute button and sees that the mic is muted...

[@rain-dh7qh]

L

[@MetallicTophat]

Me: don’t have mute button

[@MuppetGamers]

Same thing happened to me lmaoo

[@aladdin7387]

Lol mine really didn’t work and i tried everything and then did fix it. But i was like: its still not working fck and gave this guy a dislike, it was just muted while i was fixing it and the solutions actually worked🤣

[@RoronoaZoro-tr7wr]

@@rain-dh7qh your display name tho

[@josephmancuso4475]

my headset was found and my mic and thats working but it wont let me talk in the things i use games and discord but theres no sound.please help

[@midnight9902]

When I go to hardware and sound it says that my microphone isn’t plugged in which it is. But I can hear audio from all the games I play I just can’t talk to anybody

[@QANAS_BAGHDAD]

Me too

[@dadjd5402]

Sane

[@ka1tIyn]

same

[@Jayclarkyt]

Same

[@legionit6313]

Same

[@gibbysmal]

My mic doesn’t show up in the recording even though I have it plugged in

[@Heavenly-Drakian]

same problem

[@Foxstorm1604]

Same problem. It doesn't even show up in the devices manager

[@gibbysmal]

TheAsswipe same bro I can’t figure it out

[@Foxstorm1604]

@@gibbysmal are you using a laptop?

[@gibbysmal]

TheAsswipe nope.

[@zareverso340]

I FEEL SO DUMB Let me explain There is a wheel on my headphones and it was turned down so i thought my headphones where broken for a week

[@Noah-ms3gp]

Nubwo?

[@act1veee]

lmfao

[@nefarious6986]

I do that occasionally bahaha

[@ZhappyGotTaken]

We have, same mic

[@tyaz6556]

I've tried everything and nothing works! I got the audio adapter, have tinkered with all of the settings, and have admittedly been struggling to update my drivers but idk if that's the problem. I hear audio just fine but my mic won't work, it works on my phone but not my pc, and the weirdest thing is I can hear an echo through my mic and whenever I plug the audio output into the input I can see my mic working, problem being now I can't hear anything.

[@yudasatriaa]

Absolutely legend! I’ve been figuring this out for almost a week now after seeing your video it worked great! Well done!

[@NuranRanawaka]

The Realtek Console... that damn thing. You are a life saver, man. Thank you!

[@KTM-qw8je]

this is insane cause my bro have been muting for a year and after watching this video, he can talk by his own mic. Thanks very much...

[@hemant4s9272]

can anyone help? my mic is still not working in laptop , but in mobile its completely working.

[@josi_sventure1]

I have a laptop (Nitro 5 AN515-52) with only 1 headphone jack (4 pin). My headset is Hyperx Cloud Revolver. So far, no video has helped me whatsoever. When I go into Sound, and check the Recording tab, only the laptop mic (Microphone Array) and some other mic is available (Stereo Mix). My mic is never recognized in that setting and I'm still looking for a solution after a few months. (edit): I finally found a solution. In control panel there should be a setting called 'HD Audio Manager". I then double clicked on the icon that looks like a headphone jack. This was set to "Heaphone", and I changed it to "Headset". This fixed the issue instantly.

[@juliushauser399]

OMG THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. It worked perfectly fine

[@widdle4020]

I cant find the HD audio manager setting where exactly is it

[@denvael8916]

Jonathan Magana same

[@mady7335]

Jonathan Magana Go to Control Panel, and then on the top right type ‘Realtek HD Audio Manager, then on the right side double click the headphone jack and change it to headset. If that doesn’t work, try the others.

[@9aull391]

@@mady7335Still cant find it, its missing :(

[@robingroenbech3876]

I'm using realtek, 3,5m - Plugged in the front, I've had this issue twice now, the microphone just don't get detected, and nobody can hear me, I haven't changed anything. The mic is in pristine condition, tested on laptop works. with discord, and games. I checked everything you've done so far and nothing have worked, drivers are updated, I'm using speakers to hear music, and I am only using the headphones mic to speak. last time it worked, I didn't do anything special, I plugged it in, and it worked. No stereomix or anything, somehow, then i failed me. and I randomly clicked buttons in the realtek program, and somehow magically it started working again, now I have the same problem and I have no idea what to do,. The mic worked the day before, just magically stopped working. Or well... They were placed in the back, and I accidentally pulled them out, and they kept connecting and reconnecting, until I pushed them back in which might have damaged the mic (Pink) thing. However I tried putting the 3.5 headphone sticks in the front panel which shouldn't be damaged and the same, nothing. I do have sound though.

[@Doy._.]

i know how you feel. this happend to me also

[@konvict8387]

Same I’m using a gigabyte b450 motherboard what about u?

[@karlydelbosque3689]

@@konvict8387 I also have a gigabyte b450, is this just a common thing with this particular motherboard?

[@Sujoydey-pn5nu]

same

[@Sujoydey-pn5nu]

fuck windows 10

[@starr5403]

anyone else has that buzzing sound when you use voice record but you can't hear your voice?

[@gabthenoob6505]

me

[@loltryy1376]

its soo annoyingg

[@loltryy1376]

Harricub lol imagine tho

[@loltryy1376]

Harricub i already fixed it w

[@starr5403]

@@loltryy1376 how? can you please tell me ty!!

[@reonaedensaigeacabado8244]

I'm so stupid how could I forget that there was a mute button to my headset. Thank you so much for making my brain work again and my mic too lol. You deserve more subscribers that 90k. Again, Thank you so much I hope you have a nice life.

[@Cagri.Akdogan]

Thanks a lot, mate! It was the privacy settings, I was not even able to see the green bars at the setting because mic was completely not allowed at the privacy settings. Great applause for going through the privacy as well! Well done!

[@mony9840]

Dude ur actually the best, ur explaining is long yet effective and simple at the same time, i tried for like 2 days thx man

[@chrisleon3969]

Was trying to figure out my headseat problem for HOURS!!! This video fixed it in 1 min lol thanks man!!!

[@redstone1880]

when i have the popup and click on mic in i dont get a second pop up

[@axelleduracel7158]

OMG THE REALTEK WORKED IM SOOO HAPPY I SPENDED 3HOURS ON THIS INSTEAD DOING HOMEWORK THANK YOU SOO MUCHHH

[@jokez6038]

u need to be doing hw as ur spelling spelt as spended

[@jacksonreginald4735]

Jokez huh??

[@DanielTM_JB]

Dang im doing this while im supposed to be doing school 😂🤣🤣

[@jadenunlu]

Holy crap you are a life saver! I was confused by this for almost weeks and had to use my phone to talk in discord. You don't understand how awesome you thank you so much for making this video!

[@Maraksot78]

Very happy to hear this video was able to help you. Enjoy. :)

[@807thunder]

I’ve done everything in this video but in the sounds tab my microphone doesn’t detect sound

[@ripey2997]

Yes please help

[@shualel]

same, its plugged in and everything in my pc acknowledged that it is plugged but sound the bar thing doesnt move, its a check bar and its there but it doesnt move, my mic isnt muted because its a flip to mute

[@n0tsnay696]

Same

[@1996Joebro]

@@shualel i have the EXACT same problem. ive scoured the internet forums reddit youtube heck even microsoft tech support chat. but nothing.... if you ever find anything please respond to this comment

[@sandson1601]

@@1996Joebro me aswell mate

[@pennysavedpennyearned]

so, I started listening to your video and figured it out accidently on my own. But your energy is contagious. Must be the inspiration I got from that energy. Thanks😁

[@lukavukovic5666]

i was having this problem for a month i even went to repair them then the guy said it was muted

[@memelord6714]

i have this for a year now, i wanna cry

[@gothmoneyrecords3108]

@@memelord6714 for a year, dude!?

[@dannythedarkkitten3995]

thank you so much man, i used to just plug in my headset with a mic in my phone to talk to discord vc's and another pair of headphones in the pc to listen to whatever game we played

[@Frostythe4th]

Umm why And how do you fit both on your head

[@username8878]

Ear plugs for phone mic and headset for game because that what I did

[@Dpressedespresso]

The one that worked for me was: Search- Control Panel (View by - Large/Small icon) Speech Recognition Set-up Microphone Headset Microphone Next (2Times) Repeat the text Done

[@raysoh5148]

THIS ACTUALLY WORKED LMAO

[@mrmcgibb1etts]

Worked for me too!!

[@karlsinator2030]

thank you omg

[@gingerbreadguy6764]

hello fellow tako

[@ssopyaxd]

YO THANK YOU

[@sock2856]

BRO THANM YOU SO MUCH MAN I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A MENTAL BREAKDOWN, ive been trying to figure this out for hours your the goat

[@txwnyy5494]

When you go to the levels tab microphone isn’t showing up but headset earphones is ? Anyone else ?

[@ayeeebrad]

me to

[@Kimmytsune]

ME THREE

[@rahulgilhotra3556]

Meeee tooooo

[@ayeeebrad]

Rahul Gilhotra why is that?

[@jstnjffrsn]

i just found out a way after searching for hours. Open windows and search for HD Audio Manager, then on the right part under the word 'Analog' click on the circle button and set it into 'headset'. My earphones mic can finally be used now. See if it works for u

[@jonahhaugley9795]

Hey thanks so much man, for me it was in my privacy settings, the section at the end! you earned a like and I'm saving this video for later!

[@user00-s8u]

"first make sure your headset it on" Of course I didn't realize the Logitech headset had a toggle mic button. 10/10 video lol

[@Chn_Gup]

Ive had a problem with my audio for 5 months, the problem was that my headset did not connect its microphone to the computer. I resolved this problem by reinstalling realtek drivers, and checking the realtek audio console. Aamazing Video!

[@calma223]

Finally, after ten thousand years, my mic does actually work. Thanks a lot!

[@toadsongwcue5186]

this finally fixed it! my recording audio was ALL the way down

[@NetOp97]

the goat, I went to pc gaming coming from ps5 this was helpful, I had to find out the hardway that getting set up for pc gaming is tough

[@FernandoGonzalez-ku1gl]

I literally made the exact same switch 2 days ago lol. PC is pretty tough to learn.

[@_deandre8]

I’m coming from the Xbox series x. This shit is hard

[@gripgetta2115]

i have a steel series and it still does let me use my mic any suggestions i just left ps5 2 days ago and came to pc i need help

[@NetOp97]

@@FernandoGonzalez-ku1gl yo lmk, if me if you have discord so I can add you

[@FernandoGonzalez-ku1gl]

@@gripgetta2115 dude that’s so crazy I went from PS5 to PC literally 2 days ago too. Why’d you switch

[@richardhoward449]

Thanks for this video!! It helped me get my mic working. Privacy settings would have been the last thing I would have checked. Awesome, thanks again.

[@sassykat2587]

Oh man, do I feel stupid. RealTek Console had my headset muted, thus making everything else like Discord not recognize my mic, however I could hear anyone speaking, even music. I tried everything and was ready to return it, lol. Thank you for posting this video, seriously, no other articles I read mentioned the Manager.

[@alkatryzer5]

Hey dude, I tried everything and it still doesnt work. The mic seems to pick up sounds from the pc (like when i listen to yt it shows that i use my mic). Could you please tell me how to fix it?

[@jerelm4052]

same

[@andreslaborde5133]

@@jerelm4052 same, if u guys find anything plz help. it only picks up pc sounds but not my voice

[@TobyDaBeagle]

Andres Laborde you have to buy a seperate mic 🎙 I’ve been rippin my hair out trying to figure out how to get it to work only to realize it is impossible to do with out extreme interference I just ordered mine from wish it’s gonna arrive on may 5th

[@gabpsy1683]

me too dude

[@6egg567]

​@@gabpsy1683 im kinda stupid (Andres btw) i had the splitter and I had to really push it in there (3.5 mm into splitter), since it wasn't plugged in fully the mic wouldn't work, at a certain push i'd hear only from the left, a little harder, both sides, a little harder and it would go in all the way and the mic would work, i tried looking everywhere thinking it was a software issue but it wasn't

[@MisterWoes]

Thanx dude. Still not fixed, but I believe I know why now. Love fixing things anyway. Awesome vid man!

[@NoahYeung]

bless your beautiful soul ive been using a pair of bluetooth headphones because i havent been able to figure it out but the jacks were both recognized as headphopnes you will forever be remembered by me thanks a lot

[@beastking8475]

Thank you so much, I was so close to refunding my pc because i thought it was the PC was the problem. THANK YOU SO MUCH! you are the best

[@billjames8036]

Thank you this helped me , my problem was in the privacy section with the allow apps to use mic was off. Much love from Canuckastan ;-)

[@figmentincubator7980]

Man I know you get a lot of comments like this but for real, massive thank you to you! Ive had this problem where audio would come in through my headset but my voice was being picked up by the built-in webcam mic (which is terrible) I never get the popup asking for headphones/headset, and it seems to have been on headphones by default. Turns out I could just open the advanced settings in the Realtek console and switch it to headset :facepalm: Many hours I have spent trying to fix it, and your video finally did it. Thanks so much!

[@ethanhockey6942]

fuck man a reply to ya woulda been nice xD same problem

[@paintedpreppers-airguns]

Man ive been going insane trying to fix this ready to go live and...your levels setting in control panel worked yassss, thanks loads for this

[@lafuriag8932]

Thank you so much. I really don't use microphones I only play a bit offline not good at it , but man I really enjoy watching all your videos They are so helpful. Thanks again for all the time you put in to help the ones that dont know much..Have a great weekend my friend...

[@Maraksot78]

Thanks so much for checking the video out. I appreciate your support. It's always nice to read comment like yours. :) Hope you have a great weekend as well.

[@valleyherself]

I do have a mute button on my headset, and I'm convinced that it's on mute.. forever...

[@emilh.nielsen3578]

You just saved my day! I didn't think of the mute button on the headset!

[@RaysArtnStuff]

“Make sure you’re mic isn’t muted” Me: ah

[@1swat844]

That helped me, I am fuking idiot

[@Archelm]

I've been having issues for years with my mic. It was the privacy setting. Thank you so much!

[@Maraksot78]

Glad I could help!

[@nourahmed5002]

THANK YOU YOU HELP ME A LOT I WAS SO CONFUSED BUT THIS REALLY HELPED

[@liedlol]

what headset you use ?

[@conconcorp]

my headset just had to be set as a "headset" in the realtec settings, this is so dumb. the option used to pop up automatically and ask if it was a headset or just a mic etc. but one day it just stopped working but everything else worked fine. until today after work i come home headphones work but mic doesn't, went through everything i knew and came up empty handed, found this by a miracle , thanks

[@0Moh]

Same problem is happening to me but I don’t have the Realtek HD Audio Manager so idk what to do

[@ethanwampler6015]

@@0Moh me either

[@amangautam9526]

Bruh you just saved me from struggle

[@epickhan2573]

Bro my headset has a microphone but still mic is not working,whenever I go to sound settings the output device shows only one option that is "Speakers(High Definition Audio Device)" and input device shows only one option that is"no input devices found" Broo Plzz Help Me

[@d4rko0]

After i watched this video, my headset start working... Thank you so much!

[@niklasthierbach4562]

Thanks so much, the bar in microsoft sound settings didn't show any movement when I talked, I simply had to turn my mic louder in its own settings (I think it was called levels) I'm so happy rn THANKS

[@ArturVeralius]

Thanks! The Realtek audio console helped me, it randomly muted the mic when it had never done that before. Excellent video.

[@cochopobre9155]

Nice explanation.. helped me out. Mike is back to normal again. Thank you. 😊😊😊

[@thelocustgod9098]

Love how I feel like an idiot because my mic was somehow muted, lmao. Didn’t see that until I went to the Realtek console though. Thanks for the help.

[@joeykangaroo8396]

ah yes the realttek console, everybody has that installed

[@thesilverstein701]

not me and that's not cool

[@CometZ]

@@thesilverstein701 ever heard of a joke?

[@mrpickle7080]

My pc cant instal it for some reason RIP

[@definitelynotjoeds8823]

@@mrpickle7080 www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/realtek-audio-control/9p2b8mcsvpln?rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab the one in the video.

[@past3ltrash]

@@definitelynotjoeds8823 my laptop gives an error when i install it

[@awkx3533]

ive got a Hyperx headset and none of these worked :( I can hear audio but my microphone just doesnt work, though you can hear a noise when you mute and unmute the mic, pls help

[@nocternalfuse622]

Are you still searching cause I have the exact same problem

[@photographyrex4465]

Same issue here bought a splitter to see if that works over the USB I’ll update you guys

[@SurvivingAnotherDay]

I had the same problem! I finally figured out how to fix it though thankfully

[@kartikeych]

@@SurvivingAnotherDay how????

[@Fish-xo2dk]

Giovanni B How did you fix it??

[@isiahkrelle]

you are the goat my mic hasnt been working for a month and i never would have fixed in if it was not for this videos

[@josiahtaylor8669]

Incredibly helpful, thanks so much! Ben having this problem since I got my new pc, and it was crazy frustrating. This video helped me figure out what was wrong. Thank you very much!

[@vluum6205]

When I plug my mic into the jack, it gives me the option for either mic in or headphones, I can't choose both, only 1.

[@hemticc6912]

Vluum me too

[@dlabanc]

My problem is the same! Please help! :S

[@jflubber345]

@PAPÍR RÓKA you need a 3.5 mm audio jack splitter to use headphones that dont come with one they are really cheap you can get one of amazon for $1

[@jflubber345]

@Karan Sehgal you need a 3.5 mm audio jack splitter to use headphones that dont come with one they are really cheap you can get one of amazon for $1

[@jflubber345]

@@dlabanc you need a 3.5 mm audio jack splitter to use headphones that dont come with one they are really cheap you can get one of amazon for $1

[@fayebautista6157]

This vid is very helpful, you saved my job interview! Thank you so much

[@AnnaB__]

I don't know which of all your solution was but it fixed it :D so, super thank you!!!

[@Rufus702]

Bluetooth headsets usually have two options for audio output when you install it (stereo and hands-free). Stereo being higher quality and hands-free being low quality. The hands-free component also seems to be the mic element of the Bluetooth device. There's an issue where these two can't seem to work together where the stereo component is the output and the hands-free component is the input; at least, at the same time. For some games, when the game accesses the audio input/mic, it completely disables all sound output from the stereo component of the headset. The work around most people do is disable the hands-free component of the Bluetooth headset, use stereo as the output, and use a completely different plug-in audio device like a USB mic. This should not be. Is this a driver issue?

[@kanishkamadaan7650]

Did you find a solution?

[@Dilligaf_Josh]

@@kanishkamadaan7650 There’s no solution, it’s a Bluetooth limitation even with 5.2. It just can’t handle full range audio and voice. I returned the headphone and bought a pair that comes with a dongle that uses 2.4Ghz for connectivity.

[@SoloNights4Life]

1 more thing...then you gotta go to the audio devices option and go to recordings tab and check if your headphone mic is connected and in use.

[@RileyHighBerg]

hi! I have a headphone that has mic built in. I don't know how to get it to work (my friends on discord cant hear me on voice channel) so maybe you or someone else can help me?

[@susanwojcickiisafuckingwhore_]

@@Dilligaf_Josh it seems to work on my phone, i wonder why?

[@awesomemindboyd9930]

The "Microphone" thing for the Sounds tab in the control panel shows my built in microphone, but it says its unplugged, and the microphone only picks up my friend's voices, my in-game sounds, and pc sounds but not my actual voice, regardless how loud I talk.

[@MaDxTiinGzZ]

this is happening to me too. the only input it takes for audio is the Stereo Mix which takes in sounds coming from thr PC itself

[@joshma2404]

Same problem. Any luck guys?

[@MaDxTiinGzZ]

@@joshma2404 went into realtek audio console and went into advanced settings and changed the settings until a new device was added

[@awesomemindboyd9930]

@@joshma2404 I found this out about my headset with disappointed me. If you are plugging in a headset with 3 rings (of any color) on the pin, it won't work, you will get only audio. Those type of pins are meant for some laptops and mobile devices. Check to see if you have the same pin.

[@joshma2404]

@@awesomemindboyd9930 Thank you for the explanation!!! I've gone and bought a proper gaming headset instead in that case. Cheers

[@virmb1021]

7:28 my headset mic doesn’t show up, only my laptop built in mic

[@45xdash48]

same idk what to do

[@70-sam-7]

same help

[@carsoa5686]

same

[@zerrkszrk]

Have you found a way to fix it?

[@45xdash48]

@@zerrkszrk na man

[@prod.darkx0]

anybody know how to fix the headset mic issue where other people on say a discord call or video game can hear all of your pc audio

[@SchoolBoyz]

Did you fix it? I'm having the same problem

[@haiderr]

Did everything I could, but when it got to the 'Listen' tab & turned on the button to test it out & whatever, it gave me a static interference, no audio was coming into it like my voice, I did a cough & the mic levels didn't even go up, I still have the static interference & one thing to note, I use a headphone splitter which has the right color for my mic & headphones. My headphones have no drivers for Windows & it is a 3.5m on headphones & the splitter.

[@vanillatardis866]

I have the same exact issue.

[@jstnjffrsn]

i just found out a way after searching for hours. Open windows and search for HD Audio Manager, then on the right part under the word 'Analog' click on the circle button and set it into 'headset'. My earphones mic can finally be used now. See if it works for u guys :)

[@haiderr]

justin j I use Realtek Audio, original driver was NVIDIA High Def Driver.

[@fafo867]

realtek muted the mic and i was looking for a fix for 2 months now. OMG thank u

[@tvhuk9155]

How did realtek mute your mic I'm still having trouble with it

[@dreamlight5392]

after all this, my headphone mic still wont work. I'm sad :((

[@wasgehtsiedasan2159]

Same :(

[@SkyTheGuy8]

Unmute

[@sweatygear4787]

same

[@alehlete830]

@@SkyTheGuy8 u dumb he tried

[@vnlx9]

Same

[@aaronadams4657]

2 seconds in and you've fixed my problem. I had no idea my 3.5mm cable wasn't the microphone capable type

[@V3nomoS]

Got my problem solved...man ur genius

[@neilsmicrophone5725]

Im new to headsets i usually just war wireless headphones and use a cheap mic but i bought a razor headset and this helped. THANKS!!!!!

[@veronicam6289]

What razer headset If its the kraken x can u plzz tell me how u fixed it cuz i have the same one

[@marylalneihzuali4850]

Nice and wear*

[@NBAPLAYER95]

my laptop doesnt have realtek audio console, where do i install it?

[@Manateeee]

i have the same problem

[@insidiousdemon5395]

download latest driver from realtek site

[@UltraGamerZ148]

try looking for the realtek hd audio control console in your c drive/ program files/realtek/audio/hd and click the RAVcpl app it will open the hd audio console. and just make sure it is set correctly

[@EasierHow]

You should download it from website of main board if it is a PC or on website of brand if it is a laptop. The end of my guide video talk about that.

[@dralkfieraaa]

I did everything and its still not working. :( Videos of ppl didnt helped me fr.

[@dr.mixmatch4561]

minutes away from a zoom meeting, thank you omg

[@ImEastonn]

Thank you so much this helped out a lot! I need aduio for streams in the future and this just really made my day.

[@liljatovato5896]

i have done literally everything yet my headset mic doesnt wanna work im always talking through my laptop mic and its being a pain in the ass someone help

[@andreavirador4599]

same i did everything but nothing happened

[@chemicalhaze7607]

@@andreavirador4599 sameeeee

[@andreavirador4599]

@@chemicalhaze7607 hey i fixed it, i just changed the settings from where you plug the headset from headphones to headset

[@z5sky415]

@@andreavirador4599 how i dont get the pop up

[@andreavirador4599]

@@z5sky415 is there something that pops up everytime u plug the headset in? like a "what did you plug in" kind of question?

[@coolman7345]

Hey i have a INSMART gaming headset with a 3.5mm cord and the mic doesnt work for literally anything, tried everything you said in the video and it just doesnt seem to work