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In order to be able to set up your microphone conveniently in Windows 10, you should use the Windows setup wizard. In this practical tip, we will tell you what you need to bear in mind.
Windows 10: Set up the microphone as the default
If you want to set up your microphone, you should first make sure that it is recognised by your system.
- So connect your microphone to your PC and open the Control Panel.
- Open the category “Hardware and Sound” here and then click on “Manage Audio Devices”.
- Switch to the “Recording” tab at this point.
- Here you mark your microphone. If your computer does not have a built-in microphone, this is the Realtek High Definition Audio. If you have connected it via the USB interface, it is labelled with the USB Audio Codec.
- Click the “Set as Default” button to set the highlighted microphone as the default recording device.
Configure microphone on Windows 10
If your microphone is still not working properly, click the “Configure” button at the bottom left of the same location to open the Windows setup wizard.
- At this point, select “Set up microphone”.
- Now select the type of microphone you want to use. Decide between a “Headphone Microphone”, a “Table Microphone” or “Other”.
- Then confirm twice by clicking on “Next”.
- Now speak the displayed text into the microphone and then click on “Next”.
- Finally click on “Finish”.
