Microphone working but no sound vista

First of all, it is very important to connect microphone to the correct port on the computer. Some Computers have front and back panels to connect microphones, some have only back panels. All of them have a pink colored port for microphones which is a convention. Make sure you plug in the microphone in this pink port only.

For laptops, you will see a small symbol on the port which distinguishes microphone port from speaker port, as seen in image below. After you have connected it correctly to the computer, make sure that your computer has correct audio drivers installed. For any problems related to drivers, see this link. It will open a windows like one below:. Double Click on Volume Control Icon in your system tray , it will open up the volume control window. On Properties window, in Playback option, check the Microphone checkbox as seen in picture below:.

Now you can see the Microphone Volume Control, here you can increase or decrease microphone volume as per your need. Also, if you are still not happy with Microphone volume, click on advanced button, just below it.

This will open an Advanced Control for Microphone window as below. Let us know through comments. My Microphone is still not working. And also i am able to hear sound only from the front port I use Sigma Tel audio. I have just installed XP Black V6 and now my mic is very. I have gone into setting and turned it up full. I can hear voice of my fried but he cant mine. I did all the instructions from your side and I even re-install the driver installed in my laptop but it seems that it is not working at all.

Moreover, I tried my microphone not only in YM but also in Skype but still same problem occur. Please help on this issue, what seems the problem??? However, the sound recording function works properly.. Please suggest a solution.. Hi, I am using a microphone for on Windows Mobile Emulator.

It was working fine few days ago. But currently it is giving lots of noise. Microphone is working correctly with Sound Recorder. I am not sure what the problem is… Can anyone give any idea……. It was working well,But all on a sudden while on vedio chat my microphone is defunged. Its hearing unit is working allright, but mice is not working.

I have tried all the instructions given in this website to rectify the microphone but failed. I have checked the continuity of the mic adaptor, it is found to be O. As per your instruction I have tried out with a new microphone set, still it is not working. I have tried all the instruction given in this web site but still it is not acting. Is this caption can make any harm in my microphone?

Please give me your valuable advice in rectifying the microphone. Anxiously wating for your reply. On July 21st I left a comment regarding Microphone not working, and ask for your suggestion, Sorry to say that till date I have not yet received any reply. Anxiously waiting for your reply. In my PC, sound output is OK, but sound input is not done. I check my all setting is OK. I can not recording in microphone or any other device like tape, walkman etc. After conect mic with PC i hear my sound directly in speaker, but not recording.

Recording bar is not shown any progress. I have windows xp. HI, My problem seems to be abit different. First off when i test my microphone I get a message saying network device not detected, then I get dvp setup blah blah use add remove programs.

I have latest updates for my audio devices. I also noticed that my advance tab isnt highlighted. Guys it seems that you port is not working search for some usb pin connector that will work i guess this is not a problem with the headset or mic but with ur port ur hardware might be very old and this is the first time i guess ur trying the mic on it.

Hi , my name is daniel I have a problem in my mic too.. Uhh hi i have a HP computer and my microphone wasnt working so i went into sound and disabled internal, and external mic options and i was going to reenable them but they disapeared and i cant find them at all anyway i checked my device manager, computer, program files, and program files x86 PLEASE HELP! I have this hp pavillion dv ca notebook with no internal mic or webcam. I am trying to connect an ext.

I even tried to connect only an ext. The problem is everything works once and next moment it is not working. I changed the drivers also but no success. I noticed that double clicking on speaker icons and clicking on options and further trying to go into properties and advanced controls the advanced control area is shaded and does not let me chane the advaced properties. I am stuck can you tell me what could be the problem and how can I resolve it.

Hi — my mike was working OK, than it quit yesterday. I tried a new one and it fail to work also. Hi, I can here sound,But mike volume is too low. When i talk to others, they can here echo.

Some my mike volume is zero. Hi my microphone is working but when I talk to anyone I can here him but they cant here to me, I have done every thing in setting but still same problem my Advance control mic volum is showing disable, base , treble is showing disable any body help me about this mattar.

I am using Skype for some important conversations. A day before my microphone was working fine but on sunday i had some problem regarding my microphone when i was chatting. The problem was that i can hear the other person chatting with me but that person who is on the other side is not able to hear me.

I will be thankful if anyone can help me to solve this matter of mine. I am having problems with yahoo messenger…. I can hear my friend while trying to chat, but h cannot hear me….

I have gone through call set up assistant, etc…. My mic. After i had applied these settings i had tested my mic hardware in controlpanel sound devices option. I m using Toshiba laptop with Window Vista. Mic in my laptop was working before but now it is not working.

I use Sigma Tel audio; i can hear voice of other person but my voice can not heared by other person. I use Creative SB live audio; i can hear voice of other person but my voice can not heared by other person. Here's how to do this in Windows In Input , go to Choose a device for speaking or recording , and select the device you want. To test your microphone, speak into it. In Volume , make sure the blue bar moves to make sure Windows hears you. In Input volume , make sure the blue bar adjusts as you speak into the microphone.

If it doesn't, go to Test your microphone and Start test. This will help you troubleshoot any issues with your microphone. If your microphone isn't detected after updating Windows 10, you may need to give your apps permission to use it.

Select Change , then turn on Allow apps to access your microphone. After allowing access to the microphone, you can choose which Microsoft Store apps can access these features under Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your microphone , and give access to non-Microsoft-Store desktop apps by ensuring that the switch beneath Allow desktop apps to access your microphone is set to On. In Input , ensure your microphone is selected in Choose your input device. To test your microphone, speak into it and check Test your microphone to make sure Windows is hearing you.

In Input , ensure your microphone is selected under Choose your input device , then select Device Properties. Speak into your microphone while checking under Test your microphone to make sure your settings work. If you see the line moving from left to right, your microphone is working. If you see no change, the microphone is not picking up sound. If Skype is not open, select Start , then Skype to open it.

Under Speakers , make sure your preferred speaker or headset is selected. Microsoft accessories Windows 10 Windows 8. Make sure apps have access to the microphone If your microphone isn't detected after updating Windows 11, you may need to give your apps permission to use it. Others can't hear me Try the following solutions: If your headset has a Mute button, make sure it isn't active.

Make sure that your microphone or headset is connected correctly to your computer. The microphone volume is too low or does not appear to be working at all Try the following solutions: Make sure that the microphone or headset is connected correctly to your computer.

Make sure that the microphone is positioned correctly. Increase the volume of your microphone. In Input , select a microphone to see its properties. Make sure apps have access to the microphone If your microphone isn't detected after updating Windows 10, you may need to give your apps permission to use it. Others cannot hear me in Skype calls Make sure that your microphone or headset is the Skype default recording device.

Here's how: If Skype is not open, select Start , then Skype to open it.