Microphone/Audio

Basics - 

• Determine if the Microphone is detected by the Device Manager 

  • Type in Search-Device Manager-Audio inputs and outputs 

    • Your Microphone should show up here if connected to the Machine Correctly.  If not confirm the cables (if applicable) are plugged in correctly/securely 

    • From Device Manager you can also 'Update Driver', Uninstall Device (it should 'detect' once if you click Scan New Hardware (Red Arrow) 

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    • You can also right click the device to determine the properties of driver 

• Determine if your Microphone is the 'Default' recognized by Microsoft 

  • Type in Search-Sound Settings 

  • You should see your Microphone listed in the Input Section. 

    • You can select Device Properties to perform a test to see if your Mic is working. (does not 'test' detect sound.  Utilize Search-Voice Recorder [have to enable mic access]) 

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  • Under Advanced Settings you can set Master Volume and ensure you see your Microphone is showing/selected.  

  • You can also go also select your Mic sepecifically for certain Programs (ie Teams). 

• Determine if Windows/Privacy settings is allowing your Mic to be used 

  • Type in your Search-Settings 

  • Click the Privacy icon/selection 

  • Here you can Allow Access to your Apps, as well as selecting individual Apps. 

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ADH Specific-  

3rd Party Specific -  

• LOGITECH c920 – Webcam and Microphone combined.  Microphone comes automatically disabled inside Web Cam.  To turn it on you have to download Logi Tune (Logi Tune - Software App for Webcams, Headsets & Logi Dock (logitech.com)) 

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