Check Microphone Settings in Windows 11

Description: Learn how to verify and adjust microphone input settings in Windows 11.

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1. Open Start Menu by selecting the Start button (Windows logo) in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type Settings in the search bar.
3. From the search results, select Settings (gear icon).
   
4. Select System on the left panel (default selection).
5. Select Sound from the options on the right side.
   
6. Scroll to the Input section.
7. Select your preferred microphone from the drop-down list within Choose a Device for Speaking or Recording.
   
8. Test the microphone by speaking into it and watch the input volume bar respond. The input bar should move when you speak.
   Note: If needed, adjust the input volume slider for the applicable applications to increase or decrease sensitivity.
   

Troubleshooting Tips

• Confirm the Input Device is reflecting the correct microphone based on the individual application.
  
• Make sure the microphone is not muted via hardware switch.
• If your microphone is not listed, unplug/re-plug.
• Run the Windows Troubleshooter (Settings > System > Sound > Troubleshoot).
• Restart Windows.