how to unmute mic

To troubleshoot and unmute your microphone, follow these steps:

1. Check if the microphone is muted: Ensure that your microphone is not muted at the system level. You can usually find a mute button on your headset or microphone itself.
2. Use the mute and unmute feature in your application: If you are using an application that supports it, try using the mute and unmute functions. For example, in Azure Communication Services, you can use the mute and unmute methods to control your microphone.
3. Reconnect the microphone: If your microphone still cannot be heard, unplug it and then plug it back in. This can help reset the connection.
4. Select another microphone: If you have multiple microphones, try selecting a different one in your application settings.
5. Check permissions: Make sure that the application you are using has permission to access your microphone. If permission is denied, you will need to adjust your settings accordingly.
6. Monitor diagnostic events: If you are developing or using an application that supports diagnostic events, listen for events like microphoneMuteUnexpectedly to determine if the microphone is being muted by an external source.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider creating a support ticket for further assistance.

References:

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Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Could you please confirm the default input device selected in System Sound Settings?
Go to Start > Settings > System > Sounds > Choose your input device.

Could you please check if the input microphone works on the Windows Sound Recorder app?
This will help us to determine whether it is a permissions-related issue or a Microphone problem.

To check if your Mic is unmuted,

1. Press Windows + R, type mmsys.cpl, and click OK.
2. Select the recordings tab.
3. Right-click the default audio input device, select properties > in the levels tab, ensure your Mic is not muted.

Let me know how it goes.