Check the microphone on the computer

Microphone types

Dear readers, before we check the microphone for his work, we will need to determine the type of recording device. Therefore, for the beginning we will talk about them. We will immediately say that nothing difficult awaits us: there will be no preparatory work or special instructions.

Microphone for computer

  • So, you can have a built-in microphone: most often found in laptops. That is, you did not buy any additional devices that may have recording properties. If you do not know if you have such a built-in device, then let's try to determine with you now. If you have a laptop or a transforming tablet on Windows, then you definitely have a microphone already installed. They are not installed on computers, since the system unit can be located anywhere. That is, the sound waves can simply not reach him. If you have a fancy monitor with a webcam, then you will have no problems with sound recording. The same applies to holders of monoblocks.
  • What to do to those who have a normal computer? If you have not bought a separate gadget for such functions, then it is time to purchase one. You can buy either a separate microphone (even a professional one), or a special installation of a webcam plus a microphone. It is great for skype sessions, chatting on other social networks, sound recording and so on. And if you already have one, then you need to check whether the microphone is working on the computer.
  • There is a third type: a built-in recording device in the headphones. That is, there will be no webcams or other installations. Microphones in such headphones are most often seen with the naked eye: a long piece with a soft tip in the form of a pad sticks out from an ear. But it may be that the microphone will be small: for example, as the owners of headphones, gags. These are supplied with a phone or smartphone.

Microphone with headphones

If we are a little familiar with the types of recording devices that can be installed or connected to a computer, then we can proceed to the basic actions.

Operation check

  • If there is a built-in microphone, then go directly to the third point. Owners of connected devices will work now. First you need to check the established connection: look for the cable from the microphone, webcam or headphones to be clearly and firmly connected to the computer at the correct input.
  • Some devices can be supplied with special disks on which the corresponding drivers are written for the device to work properly. Be sure to install them on your computer or laptop. Please note that you may need to restart the operating system. Only after that you can continue to work.
  • When all installations are done, you can proceed to the check. Go to the Start menu and type in the search bar "Sound recording" without quotes. Windows 10 users can immediately click on the search icon and enter “Voice Recording”. Open the found application.

Voice Recording in Windows 10

  • Using the available buttons, record a few seconds: you can read a couple of lines from a poem, sing a song, or just say "one, two, three, check, check."
  • Now play the resulting record. If you hear everything that was said before, then the microphone on a laptop or computer running any operating system works. Do not be alarmed by your voice: it is a little unpleasant for everyone to hear it from the side.
  • You can still check the work of the recording apparatus in various programs: for example, skype. Call your friend or girlfriend and ask if he hears you. With a positive response to the interlocutor, you can calm down. If the interlocutor says that he cannot hear anything, it means that there are some problems.
  • For troubleshooting, you can use the same-name tool that can be found in the control panel of the computer.

This completes our check. As you can see, it does not depend on what kind of operating system is installed on your computer, laptop, all-in-one: this could be Microsoft or Apple's Mac OS. The main thing is that the work of your devices and devices be in continuous quality control, which will help to avoid unexpected breakdowns, replacement of spare parts or components. On the "apple" devices such operations can go to you in a round sum.

Conclusion

Friends, today we learned how to check the microphone on a headset, computer or laptop, as well as other special devices. Once again we draw attention to the fact that some parameters depend on the type of device connected to your computer or laptop. We hope that you have succeeded and there are no questions left. Do not forget to share your opinions and impressions in the comments!