{"id":16751,"date":"2025-01-23T13:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=16751"},"modified":"2025-06-10T10:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T08:12:53","slug":"discord-mic-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/discord-mic-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Discord Mic Not Working [\u2713 Effective Solutions]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is your mic working in all apps but not on Discord? We know this can be really frustrating, but don\u2019t worry\u2014you&#8217;re not alone. Discord not picking up the mic is more common than you think and is usually easy to fix with the proper guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the causes and solutions to get your mic up and running again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/discord-mic-not-working.jpg\" alt=\"Discord Mic Not Working\" class=\"wp-image-16752 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/discord-mic-not-working.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/discord-mic-not-working-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/discord-mic-not-working-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/discord-mic-not-working-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/discord-mic-not-working-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1067;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Want to make your Discord server better? Install the best Discord music bots in <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/best-discord-music-bots\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-mic-not-working-on-discordnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is My Mic Not Working on Discord? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your mic is not working on Discord primarily due to an app glitch or incorrect mic settings. It can also happen due to restricted mic permissions or misconfigured system sound settings. Sometimes, the mic or audio drivers can be the cause, but in these cases, the mic wouldn\u2019t work with other apps either.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding why Discord is not detecting the mic is key to fixing it. Below, we\u2019ve outlined some of the most common reasons and provided detailed steps for nine solutions to help resolve this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Did you know you can use Discord on your PS4 and PS5? Check <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/discord-on-ps4\/\">this article<\/a> for a step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-fix-mic-not-working-on-discordnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix Mic Not Working on Discord <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best nine solutions to fix the Discord mic not working:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-1-reset-voice-settings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 1. Reset Voice Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the top solutions among users whose mic is not working on Discord. Resetting voice settings can resolve the audio problem if a software glitch is the one causing the issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. Navigate <\/strong>to <em>\u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Voice &amp; Video&#8221;.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2. Scroll down <\/strong>and <strong>click <em>\u201cReset Voice Settings\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 3. Restart Discord<\/strong> and test your mic again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-voice-settings-fix-discord-mic.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Voice Settings - Fix Discord Mic\" class=\"wp-image-16753 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-voice-settings-fix-discord-mic.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-voice-settings-fix-discord-mic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-voice-settings-fix-discord-mic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-voice-settings-fix-discord-mic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reset-voice-settings-fix-discord-mic-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-2-check-discord-mic-settings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 2. Check Discord Mic Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the previous reset didn\u2019t help, it\u2019s time to check your mic configuration. Incorrect voice input settings commonly cause Discord not to recognize the mic. You should check at least three things: the input device, volume, and mode. Here is how to check them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> <strong>Click <\/strong>on Discord <em><strong>\u201cUser Settings\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>(gear icon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Navigate <\/strong>to <em>&#8220;<strong>Voice &amp; Video<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Under <em>&#8220;<strong>Input Device<\/strong>&#8220;<\/em>, <strong>select <\/strong>your microphone from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> <strong>Adjust <\/strong>the <em>&#8220;<strong>Input Volume<\/strong>&#8221; <\/em>slider to an audible level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> <strong>Ensure <\/strong><em><strong>&#8220;Input Mode&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>is set to <em>&#8220;<strong>Voice Activity<\/strong>&#8220;<\/em> so you don\u2019t have to push to talk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> <strong>Test <\/strong>the mic using the <em>\u201c<strong>Let\u2019s Check\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/check-discord-mic-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Check Discord Mic Settings\" class=\"wp-image-16754 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/check-discord-mic-settings.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/check-discord-mic-settings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/check-discord-mic-settings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/check-discord-mic-settings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/check-discord-mic-settings-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-3-disable-discord-quality-of-service-settings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 3. Disable Discord \u201cQuality of Service\u201d Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord\u2019s Quality of Service (QoS) settings can sometimes interfere with your mic functionality. The best way to know if it interferes is by temporarily disabling it on the voice settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. Go <\/strong>to <em>\u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Voice &amp; Video\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2. Scroll down<\/strong> to<em> \u201c<strong>Quality of Service\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3. Disable <\/strong><em>\u201c<strong>Enable Quality of Service High Packet Priority\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 4. Restart<\/strong> Discord and test your mic again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-discord-quality-service-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Discord Quality of Service\" class=\"wp-image-16755 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-discord-quality-service-settings.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-discord-quality-service-settings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-discord-quality-service-settings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-discord-quality-service-settings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-discord-quality-service-settings-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-4-disable-and-enable-your-mic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 4. Disable and Enable Your Mic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common solution many users endorse is disabling and enabling back your microphone on your computer. Re-enabling your mic can refresh its connection and resolve possible software conflicts with the Discord app that could be causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>. <strong>Right-click the<\/strong> <strong>Sound<\/strong> icon in the Windows taskbar and choose <strong><em>\u201cSound Settings<\/em><\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Scroll down<\/strong> and <strong>click <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cMore Sound Settings\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>(Windows 11) or <em><strong>\u201cSound Control Panel\u201d <\/strong><\/em>(Windows 10).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Click <\/strong>on the<em> <strong>\u201cRecording\u201d<\/strong><\/em> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> <strong>Right-click <\/strong>on your mic and select<strong><em> \u201cDisable\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> <strong>Wait <\/strong>a bit and then <strong>right-click<\/strong> it again and choose <strong><em>\u201cEnable\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> <strong>Restart<\/strong> Discord and test your mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-enable-mic-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Disable and Enable Your Mic on Winows\" class=\"wp-image-16756 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-enable-mic-windows.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-enable-mic-windows-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-enable-mic-windows-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-enable-mic-windows-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-enable-mic-windows-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is physically disconnecting and reconnecting your mic to another port. If you have another mic, replace it with the current one to exclude a problem caused by your microphone hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-5-disable-exclusive-mode-and-audio-enhancements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 5. Disable \u201cExclusive Mode\u201d and \u201cAudio Enhancements\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exclusive mode allows specific applications to control your mic completely, potentially causing conflicts. On the other hand, audio enhancement is designed to make your system\u2019s specific hardware sound better. However, it is known that they can cause problems with audio, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disabling the two to see if they are causing the audio issue is a good idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> <strong>Right-click <\/strong>the <strong>Sound<\/strong> icon in the taskbar and <strong>select <em>\u201cSound Settings\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Scroll down <\/strong>and click <em><strong>\u201cMore Sound Settings\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>(Windows 11) or <strong><em>\u201cSound Control Panel\u201d <\/em><\/strong>(Windows 10).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Go <\/strong>to the <strong><em>\u201cRecording\u201d<\/em><\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> <strong>Select<\/strong> your microphone and click <em>\u201c<strong>Properties\u201d<\/strong>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> <strong>Navigate<\/strong> to the <em>\u201c<strong>Advanced Options\u201d<\/strong><\/em> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> <strong>Uncheck<em> <\/em><\/strong><em>\u201c<strong>Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and <strong><em>\u201cGive exclusive mode applications priority\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 7. Uncheck <\/strong><em>\u201c<strong>Enable Audio Enhancements\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 8.<\/strong> <strong>Click <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>and restart Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-audio-exclusive-enhancements-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Exclusive Mode and Audio Enhancements\" class=\"wp-image-16757 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-audio-exclusive-enhancements-mode.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-audio-exclusive-enhancements-mode-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-audio-exclusive-enhancements-mode-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-audio-exclusive-enhancements-mode-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/disable-audio-exclusive-enhancements-mode-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Still can&#8217;t hear anyone on Discord? Discover what to do in <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/cant-hear-anyone-discord\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-6-check-the-microphone-permissions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 6. Check the Microphone Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Discord mic is not working, it can be because you haven\u2019t granted the app access to the microphone. Ensure Discord has the necessary permissions to access your microphone by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> <strong>Press<\/strong><em><strong> &#8220;Win + I<\/strong>&#8221; <\/em>to <strong>open <\/strong><em>\u201c<strong>Settings\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Go <\/strong>to <strong><em>\u201cPrivacy &amp; Security &gt; Microphone\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Toggle <\/strong>on <strong><em>\u201cMicrophone access\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and <strong>\u201cLet apps access your microphone\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> <strong>Scroll down<\/strong> and <strong>ensure Discord<\/strong> is enabled in the app list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enable-discord-app-mic-permissions.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Discord App Mic Permissions\" class=\"wp-image-16758 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enable-discord-app-mic-permissions.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enable-discord-app-mic-permissions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enable-discord-app-mic-permissions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enable-discord-app-mic-permissions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enable-discord-app-mic-permissions-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read more about turning on app permissions for your microphone on the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/turn-on-app-permissions-for-your-microphone-in-windows-94991183-f69d-b4cf-4679-c98ca45f577a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft support center<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-7-run-discord-as-admin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 7. Run Discord as Admin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Running Discord with administrative privileges can bypass system restrictions blocking the microphone. To do this, first close Discord completely. Then, <strong>right-click on the Discord shortcut and choose <em>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/em>. <\/strong>Test your mic again in Discord\u2019s settings or a voice channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-8-update-your-audio-driversnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 8. Update Your Audio Drivers <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated or corrupted audio drivers can cause mic issues. If your mic is not working with any app (not just on Discord), this can be your problem. Updating your audio drivers will ensure your system communicates appropriately with your microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One easy way to update your drivers is using the &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; tool. <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">You can find it by pressing<em>&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Win + I&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;to open Settings and then scrolling down to<em>&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Windows Update<\/strong><\/em><\/span>&#8220;. If you are having problems with Windows Update, follow this guide from <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/update-drivers-manually-in-windows-ec62f46c-ff14-c91d-eead-d7126dc1f7b6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft<\/a> to update your audio drivers manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/update-audio-drivers-discord-mic.jpg\" alt=\"Update Audio Drivers to Fix Discord Mic\" class=\"wp-image-16759 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/update-audio-drivers-discord-mic.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/update-audio-drivers-discord-mic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/update-audio-drivers-discord-mic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/update-audio-drivers-discord-mic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/update-audio-drivers-discord-mic-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fix-9-reinstall-discord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix 9. Reinstall Discord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If all else fails, reinstalling Discord can resolve deeper software issues that other fixes might miss. A fresh installation often eliminates lingering bugs or corrupted files causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by uninstalling Discord through the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> or <strong>Settings<\/strong> menu. Then, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> official Discord website<\/a> to download the latest app version. Install it on your system, log in, and test your mic again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>None of these fixes solved your problem? Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.discord.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360045138471-Discord-Voice-and-Video-Troubleshooting-Guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official Discord Voice Troubleshooting guide<\/a> for more solutions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-is-your-headset-working-but-not-your-mic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Your Headset Working But Not Your Mic? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your headset audio works but the mic doesn\u2019t, the issue might be caused by improper input settings or hardware incompatibility. Check that the correct input device is selected in Discord and your system settings. Also, ensure the headset jack is fully plugged in. If you\u2019re using a USB headset, try switching USB ports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, headsets with combo audio\/mic jacks require an adapter for compatibility with PC ports. 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