How to set up a Skype microphone

We recommend that you read the separate tutorial that describes the different ways to test the microphone. This will help you understand how the sound changes during setup before you start talking on Skype. It is best to test the device after each change to find out exactly which is the best option.

Read more: Checking the microphone in Windows 10

Step 1: Setting up the microphone in Windows

You should start by checking the general settings of the recorder in your operating system. This will ensure that the microphone works properly and captures your voice as desired.

1. To do this, open "Start". and go to the app. "Options"..
2. The first unit is called "System".which must be pressed.
3. From the left panel, go to "Sound"..
4. Expand drop-down menu "Select input device" and make sure the operating system reads the voice from the connected microphone. If necessary, it can be checked directly in the same window.
5. Go down to section «Related parameters» and click on the inscription that you can press "Sound control panel"..
6. A new menu will appear that takes care of the sound settings in Windows. This is where the token interests you "Recording"..
7. Double click on the device in use to view its settings.
8. Select the tab "Levels".
9. Adjust overall volume and gain so you can hear yourself clearly when checking out your peripherals.
10. On the tab. "Improvements". There are various functions of the device provider. Here you can activate the noise reduction effect and echo. Be sure to test these settings to make sure they do not adversely affect sound quality.
11. В "Additional features". make sure the format is set by default "2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD disc)". Other formats sometimes cause problems when using the microphone.
12. Lastly, pay attention to the parameter «Listen from this unit». If you activate it, you will hear your voice in the headphones or through the speakers, which can also be used in sound tests.

After completing the global configuration, and if the unit is operating normally after testing, proceed to the next steps.

Step 2: Privacy Settings

Before starting Skype, you should additionally make sure that the Windows security features do not prohibit the use of the microphone in this program, otherwise it simply will not detect it. This applies only to the latest version of the operating system, where the access settings are checked as follows:

1. In the same application. "Parameters". select "Privacy"..
2. Scroll left and click on the line "Microphone"..
3. Allow applications to share the microphone by moving the switch to the desired position.
4. Scroll through the list and make sure the switch next to the Skype app is on "On..

By the way, you will also have to set the exact same resolution for the camera if you plan to use it when chatting on Skype.

Step 3: Set up the Skype microphone

It only remains to check the configuration of the recording peripheral in the communication software itself. For this, a special menu has been assigned in which various customizable functions are offered to the user.

1. Start Skype and enter your profile. To the right of your nickname, tap the icon with the three horizontal dots and, from the context menu, select "Settings"..
2. Skip to section "Sound and video"..
3. Check that the program is using the correct microphone.
4. Turn off automatic microphone adjustment if you want to change its volume manually.
5. Adjust the volume by moving the slider that appears on the screen.
6. Observe the volume scale when checking the unit.

If at any given time it turns out that the microphone is not working at all, the recommendations in the articles in the links below will help you. Click on the one that applies to read the content.

Read also:
What to do if the Skype microphone is not working
Microphone connected but not working in Windows 10

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