The built-in microphone in a modern laptop is a huge advantage compared to older computers, when you had to buy a microphone, connect it to a computer and put it next to it: extra money, extra time, extra space. But the built-in microphone also sometimes does not turn on automatically. How to deal with this?
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, check if your laptop has a microphone in principle. In general, now 99% of laptops are produced with a built-in microphone, but there will be no unnecessary verification. To do this, inspect the laptop case and read the specification. The documents for your laptop will definitely indicate whether it has a built-in microphone or not. Be aware that if your laptop has a webcam, then there is a microphone for sure. The microphone can also be seen through Device Manager.
Step 2
Check the presence and settings of the microphone through the Control Panel of your laptop. In the Control Panel, open the "Sound" section, the "Recording" tab - if the microphone is built into your computer, it will be displayed there. Click the Properties button. Check if it is enabled, device settings in the tabs "Levels", "Improvements", "Advanced".
Step 3
If the microphone as a device is present in the Control Panel, but you still cannot hear it, it may be that it is configured for a very quiet sound transmission. In this case, it is necessary to increase the sensitivity of the device. Go to the Control Panel again and open the "Sound" section. Open the "Properties" menu item for the Microphone device. In the "Advanced" tab, check the box next to "Allow applications to use the device in exclusive mode" and "Give priority to applications in exclusive mode". Then set it to the highest bit and sample rate. Then try testing the microphone. If everything is in order, your voice is clearly audible, it means that you have configured the device correctly. If you still can't hear you, try changing the bit depth and frequency again. Please note that the problem may also be in the audio gain, which is adjusted in the "Enhancements" tab.
