How to Test Your Microphone on Windows 11?

Test Microphone on Windows 11

It’s essential to check that your microphone functions properly on a regular basis to ensure excellent audio quality. Whether you’re going live on a video call, recording a podcast, or streaming your gaming sessions, you’ll need an accurate view of what’s being picked up by your microphone. In this guide, we’ll show you how to test your microphone in Windows 11 with just a few easy steps.

Step to Test Your Microphone on Windows 11?

1. Click on the Start menu and select Settings.
2. In the Settings window, click on the Privacy option.
3. Select Microphone from the left-hand panel.
4. Verify that the Allow Apps to Access Your Microphone toggle is in the On position.
5. Select the Microphone from the drop-down menu and click on the Test Microphone button.
6. Speak into the microphone to test that it’s working correctly.
7. If the microphone is working you will see the sound wave move.
8. To close the window, click on the red X in the top corner.

How Can I Test My Windows 11 Microphone?

Before testing your mic, make sure that it’s connected. Most mics are connected via USB or 3.5mm audio jack, but wireless mics require a Bluetooth connection. Also, check that the microphone is enabled in Windows 11. To do so, right-click your volume icon on the bottom-right of the screen and select ‘Sound Settings’. In the Sound menu, click ‘Manage sound devices’. A list of all installed sound devices will appear. If your microphone is installed, it will show up here. If not, you may need to restart your computer to enable your microphone.

Once your microphone is connected and enabled, you can test it by accessing the Recording tab of the Sound menu. Here, you’ll find all the microphone inputs available on your PC. Select your microphone and click the ‘Properties’ button at the bottom. A new window will appear, and here you’ll find the ‘Listen’ tab. Check the ‘Listen to this device’ box and select your speakers as the output device. Doing this sends the sound from your microphone to your speakers, allowing you to hear what’s being picked up.

There’s also a ‘Test Hardware’ tab where you can further test your microphone setup. Press the Start button here and Windows 11 will start playing a test sound. Speak into your microphone and if you can hear your voice through the speakers, the microphone is working correctly. If there’s a slow playback or the sound quality is distorted, you may need to adjust the volume or position of the mic for better output.

If you need to check if a noise-canceling feature is working correctly, there’s also a Noise Reduction tab within the Properties window. Here, you can change the settings to see how the microphone picks up different levels of background noise. This can be useful if you’re in noisy environments but want to keep your voice clear.

The last feature of note is the Advanced tab, which gives you some control over the microphone’s settings. There are some EQ settings here, if you want to customize the sound quality of the mic, and you can also adjust the microphone’s delay to better match the audio with video.

These are the steps needed to test your microphone in Windows 11. As long as the mic is connected, enabled, and configured properly, your recordings and live calls should sound great. If there’s still an issue, check your microphone’s documentation for further help. If nothing works, you can contact a Supportly App professional technician to help you resolve the issue.