How To Fix Mic Quality On Discord

Fixed: Discord mic not working [Browser / App]

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Updated: Feb 5, 2021

Posted: March 2020

Discord is a must-have app for gamers, but many reported that Discord mic is not working on Windows 10.
Fixing this issue is pretty simple, and in this guide, we'll show you detailed instructions on how to do it.
To fix the problem, you just need to adjust your audio settings in Discord accordingly.
To prevent this and other issues, make sure to give Discord access to the mic from the Settings app.

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After the continued success and rise of Discord, more and more gamers started to use it as their main communication app. Many of them said that the user-friendly interface and the quick bug fixes got them on board.

Although the development team behind Discord is always on the watch for any issues that may come up, one, in particular, evaded them for a long time.

Of course, we are talking about the infamous microphone problems in Windows 10 app.

What can I do if my mic is not working in Windows 10 Discord app? A quick way to solve the problem is to grant access to your microphone for applications. In some cases, Discord settings and Windows 10 Sound settings don't match. After that, you can reset your Discord settings or use Push to Talk.

Before you start, perform some basic checks to make sure that everything is working properly:

Check your hardware's integrity.
If you're using an external mic, try connecting it through another port.
If you're using an external mic, try connecting it to another PC to check if it works.
Make sure you have all the drivers installed.

Quick tip

If the mic not working in Discord in web browser, perhaps you should consider using a different web browser.

Although Discord works in all browsers, only Opera GX offers a full Discord integration out of the box, allowing you to quickly use it.

Opera GX also offers many gamer-oriented features such GX Control feature that lets you allocate resources and ensure smooth gameplay at all times, so it's worth checking out.

Opera GX

Opera GX is world's first gaming browser, and as such, it offers full Discord integration.

How do I fix microphone problems in Discord?

Table of contents:

Enable microphone access in Windows 10
Log out and re-login
Reset your voice settings
Select your input device
Enable Automatic Input Sensitivity
Use Push to Talk

1. Enable microphone access in Windows 10

Go to Windows Settings and head to Privacy.
Scroll down in the left panel, and under App Permissions click on Microphone.
In the right section, under Allow apps to access your microphone toggle the switch to ON.

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This is a simple solution, and by changing these settings you'll allow Discord to use your mic.

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2. Log out and re-login

In the Discord app, click the User Settings icon (bottom-right cog icon).
Then scroll down and click on Log Out. A new window will appear. Click Log Out again.
After you logged out, restart Discord and log in with your credentials.

From time to time, some software bugs can render you mic unusable. Logging out and then re-logging in can refresh the interface and help if Discord mic is not working.

3. Reset your voice settings

In the Discord app, click the User Settings icon (bottom-right cog icon).
In the left sidebar choose Voice & Video.
In the right section, scroll down. You should see a Reset Voice Settings button. Click on it.
For a quick test of the mic, scroll up and click on Let's Check button under Mic Test.

This is a quick little tip, but it might help you if the Discord mic is not working.

4. Select your input device

In the Discord app, click the User Settings icon (bottom-right cog icon).
In the left sidebar choose Voice & Video.
Under Input Device, instead of Default, choose your preferred microphone.
After that, make sure that the volume slider is all the way to the right.

If you use an external mic, it's possible that in Discord that device isn't set as default, so be sure to make the changes mentioned above.

5. Enable Automatic Input Sensitivity

In the Discord app, click the User Settings icon (bottom-right cog icon).
In the left sidebar choose Voice & Video.
Scroll down a bit and under Input Sensitivity, toggle on the Automatically determine input sensitivity.
Now you can test your mic and if the indicator is green, that means that the problem is solved.

Sometimes adjusting the settings can help if your mic isn't working in Discord, so be sure to try that.

6. Use Push to Talk

In the Discord app, click the User Settings icon (bottom-right cog icon).
In the left sidebar choose Voice & Video.
In the right section, you will see Input Mode and two options: Voice Activity and Push to Talk.
Check the box right next to Push to Talk.
You'll need to assign a key that will activate the microphone every time you'll want to use it. Under Shortcut, record a keybind and press your desired key.
The next time you want to use your mic in Discord, you'll have to press that key.

If you have any more questions or suggestions, go for the comments section below and we'll be sure to check them out.

Why can no one hear me on Discord?

Check that your Discord can access the microphone from Settings. If your microphone isn't working, be sure to check this guide to fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable microphone on Discord?

Turn on Allow apps to access your microphone as shown above and check in the list that Discord is enabled. Then go to Settings > Privacy > Camera and do the same.
Why my microphone is not working?
Why can no one hear me on Discord?

Check that your Discord can access the microphone from Settings. If your microphone isn't working, be sure to check this guide to fix it.