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[Roger9774]

Hey guys I'm having a problem using my mic on my gaming head set. I've tried two different ones but can't seem to get the microphone to work is there something I'm missing step wise to get this to work with the game?

[Napoleon_Blownapart]

does the mic show up in recording devices when you right click the speaker symbol in your system tray?


also check in game audio setting if its default capture device or not, and check volume sliders and that voip is enabled.


I'm not sure what yours would show but play with these settings(these are just pics i found on the web)

Edited by Gorantir, 13 October 2016 - 06:02 AM.

[Rogue Jedi]

Is it only MWO you are having problems with or the mic in general?

If it is the mic in general first make sure it is plugged into the correct connector and is fully inserted, then go to Windows sound capture settings and make sure the device is set as default and enabled, and check it works with something like sound recorder.



I also had trouble getting my Mic to work with MWO, Gorantir has offered a good starting point for your investigation but another thing to consider is that ingame VOIP is on push to talk, please make sure you are holding it down

I had to go through about a dozen settings configurations to get VOIP working with MWO

[Roger9774]

Thanks guys I knew I was missing a step somewhere I'll check this out when I get home

[JC Daxion]

I know this might sound obvious.. But when i got my new head phones a few months ago, i was trying to figure out why my mic wasn't working.. I spent an hour, running tests digging through windows, reinstalling drivers, updating the Firmware.. and nothing..

then i noticed a tiny little switch on the side of the casing.. DOH!!! yea, it really helps when you turn it on. lol


When i updated to win 10, i ran into issues again.. after digging around in settings, type in sound, and make sure you have the right thing selected.. Mine defaulted to something else, after i swapped it to the right thing, it worked fine.

[Aleksandr Sergeyevich Kerensky]

Just incase, please state what windows you are using, as well as the make and model of the mic (or head phones if the mic comes attached to).

Edit also, is it usb or does it go through an audio jack

Edited by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Kerensky, 13 October 2016 - 10:21 AM.