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Problem
The microphone does not pick up audio during calls or recordings.
Symptoms
Others cannot hear you during calls.
Microphone level shows no activity when speaking.
Error message stating no microphone is detected.
Possible Causes
Microphone muted or disabled in settings.
Incorrect input device selected.
Outdated or corrupted audio driver.
Physical mute switch enabled (headsets).
Faulty microphone hardware.
Resolution
Step 1
Check that the microphone is not muted at the system or application level.
Step 2
Confirm the correct input device is selected in sound settings.
Step 3
Check for a physical mute button or switch on the microphone or headset.
Step 4
Test the microphone in another application.
Step 5
Update the audio driver.
Step 6
Test the microphone on another computer, if possible.
Prevention
Check microphone settings before important calls.
Keep audio drivers updated.
Handle external microphones carefully.
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