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If you start talking during the ZOOM meeting, have you ever been confused, suspicious, or interesting?

He said, "Well, probably, the microphone is not connected." "Yes, I can't hear that voice."

This time, I will introduce how to make a microphone available.

1.The input setting of the app is wrong

One of the most common problems in the microphone setting is that the input setting of the video call application does not match the PC system settings.Even though AirPods is connected to a PC, ZOOM may be trying to connect to another microphone.

Most apps have an option to enter the settings in the video call window.

Click on the setting options, search for places such as "microphone" and "input", and choose the microphone you are using at that time.

2.The system input setting is wrong

On the other hand, the input setting of the PC system may be incorrect.

To check this on Windows, go to "Start> Settings> System> Sound" and select the microphone you want to use at "Input Device" in "Input".

In the case of Mac, select the microphone you want to use in "System environment setting> Sound> input".

3.The app does not allow the use of the microphone

Apps such as ZOOM can only use the allowed microphone.If you do not make a mistake, the voice will not reach anyone during the call.

In the case of Windows, go to "Start> Settings> Privacy> Mike" and enable the field next to the video call application.

In the case of a Mac, use "System Environment Setting> Security and Privacy> Privacy> Mike" to check the check mark next to the video call application and make it blue.

4.The microphone was connected by Bluetooth without knowing

It is common to use Bluetooth headphones and earphones, but you may want to use a microphone or speaker with a PC built -in.

If the Bluetooth device is still connected to the PC, there will be a problem.For example, if AirPods is connected but in your pocket, the opponent in the video call cannot be heard at all.

If the microphone cannot be used, make sure that the Bluetooth microphone is connected to the PC.If you have a microphone with a power button, just turn it off.

To cancel the active device connection on Windows, go to "Start> Settings> Bluetooth & Other Devices", click on the active device and select "Cut".

To cancel an active device connection on a Mac, just go to the Bluetooth settings from the menu bar or control center and click the blue icon next to the device.

5.The connected cable is loose

If you are using headphones and earphones by connecting cables, the connected cable may be loose.Unplug the cable once and re -insert it into head hong jack.

If you feel that it is not properly connected, it may be in the way with garbage in the port.Carefully sweep out the garbage in the port with a small brush so that you do not damage the parts.

6.The microphone is too dirty

If the other person in the call is hearing a little bit of your voice, but the sound is full, the microphone may be dirty.

If the mesh part of the microphone is dirty or has garbage, the audio input is hindered.Depending on the type of microphone, gently remove the clogged mesh with a soft brush or microfiber cloth.

7.The level of audio input is too low

You can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone yourself.The higher the sensitivity, the louder the voice.However, if the input level is too low, you may not be able to hear your voice to the video call.

To check on the Mac, go to "System Environment Setting> Sound> Input", move the "input volume" slider to the right, and raise it to the input level you want.If you are talking normally, you do not need to raise the highest level.

On Windows, go to "Start> Settings> Sound> Enter" and check if the volume is large enough in the "device property".You can test the microphone input level on the device property page.

8.You need to update the Windows driver

If there is still a problem with the microphone, there may be a problem with the microphone driver.To check this, open the Windows "Device Manager" and open "Sound, Video, and Game Controllers".

Right -click the microphone or device you want to check and select "Update the Driver".

Select the updated driver automatically and let Windows search.If there is an update, you can install it here.

9.There is also a problem that requires Windows troubleshooting tools

If you can't find the cause of the microphone on your own, you can have Windows find it.

Go to "Start> Settings> Sound> Enter" and click "Trouble Shooting".

Alternatively, in "Start> Settings> Update and Security", click "Trouble Shooting" from the left option.Scroll down, click "Recording Audio" and click "Execute trouble shooting tools".

If you find a problem, follow Windows instructions.

10.It may be a really rare Mac bug

I wouldn't know about this bug if I didn't have this problem.I don't know how much recognition is this bug, but it is a really bug, and there is no warning, and the Mac microphone suddenly stops moving.

The above tips are not useful.However, since the built -in microphone does not move, you will have to use an external Bluetooth microphone.

When that happens, open the "System Environment Setting> Keyboard> Voice Input" tab, the microphone will start to move again.

When you want to use a microphone, you have to open this setting page every time, but the microphone works.

I don't know if this bug will be corrected, but if you return the MacBook Pro to the factory settings, it may be solved.

However, until then, open the "Voice input" setting page when making a video call.