{"id":136625,"date":"2020-12-18T12:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-choose-your-default-microphone-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-12-18T12:00:16","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T09:00:16","slug":"how-to-choose-your-default-microphone-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-microphone-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Choose Your Default Microphone on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2bea1386d85\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2bea1386d85\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-microphone-on-windows-10\/#You_Can_Also_Set_a_Default_Microphone_In_Some_Apps\" >You Can Also Set a Default Microphone In Some Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-microphone-on-windows-10\/#How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Microphone_Using_Settings\" >How to Choose Your Default Microphone Using Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-microphone-on-windows-10\/#How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Microphone_Using_the_Control_Panel\" >How to Choose Your Default Microphone Using the Control Panel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Choose Your Default Microphone on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-700494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_microphone_hero_2.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.MPI0bTujPq.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Microphone Icon\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These days, Windows 10 users often need to juggle several microphones\u2014there might be one built into a PC, one on a webcam, on a headset, and perhaps a podcasting microphone. With so many to choose from, here\u2019s how to tell Windows which microphone to use by default.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Can_Also_Set_a_Default_Microphone_In_Some_Apps\"><\/span>You Can Also Set a Default Microphone In Some Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we begin, it\u2019s worth noting that in some <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s (such as Zoom, for example) you can select your microphone device within the app, and that choice will function independently of the Windows system sound settings.<\/p>\n<p>You can also assign which microphone you\u2019d like to use on an app-by-app basis using a buried menu in Settings. But if you\u2019d like to set your default microphone system-wide, follow the steps below. Every app that uses the default Windows microphone\u2014that\u2019s the default option for most apps\u2014will use it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Per-App Sound Outputs in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Microphone_Using_Settings\"><\/span>How to Choose Your Default Microphone Using Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily select your default microphone in Settings. First, open \u201cSettings\u201d by clicking the \u201cStart\u201d menu and selecting the gear icon on the left. You can also press Windows+i to\u00a0quickly open it.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also right-click the speaker icon in the system tray at the right side of your taskbar and select \u201cOpen Sound Settings.\u201d Windows will open the \u201cSound Settings\u201d screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xwin_open_settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.iILqEcbY-H.jpg\" alt=\"In the Windows 10 Start Menu, click the &quot;gear&quot; icon to open Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSettings\u201d window, click \u201cSystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xwindows_settings_click_system.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.U2Ku-idiKQ.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Settings, click &quot;System.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem\u201d screen, click \u201cSound\u201d from the sidebar menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_system_click_sound.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1uFqzSgyT8.jpg\" alt=\"In Settings on Windows 10, click &quot;Sound.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"229\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cInput\u201d section on the \u201cSound\u201d screen. In the drop-down menu labeled \u201cChoose your input device,\u201d select the microphone you\u2019d like to use as your default device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_settings_choose_input_device.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.33U3KydmKN.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Sound settings, select an input device from the drop-down menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"308\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected a device from the drop-down menu, Windows will use that device as your default microphone. After that, close \u201cSettings,\u201d and you\u2019re ready to go.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Microphone_Using_the_Control_Panel\"><\/span>How to Choose Your Default Microphone Using the Control Panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also set your default microphone using the classic Control Panel. You can access it using the speaker icon in your system tray, which is located on the far side of your taskbar opposite the Start menu.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click the speaker icon in the system tray and select \u201cSounds\u201d from the menu that pops up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-696749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xtaskbar_select_sounds.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.rUjTn6RDeJ.jpg\" alt=\"Right click the taskbar and select &quot;Sounds.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"263\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSound\u201d window that appears, click the \u201cRecording\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xselect_recording_tab.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GAkgiE0EVd.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10, click the &quot;Recording&quot; tab in the &quot;Sound&quot; window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"167\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll see a list of recording devices recognized by your system, which includes microphones. Select the microphone you\u2019d like to use as default from the list and click the \u201cSet Default\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xsound_window_set_default_microphone.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.QKJ6qEtI34.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10, click the microphone in the list and click the &quot;Set Default&quot; button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"499\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, the microphone you\u2019ve selected will have a green checkmark beside it in the list, showing that it is set as your default recording device. The listing will also include the words \u201cDefault Device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_list_default_device.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.wfMDMt0mW0.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10, a green check mark beside the microphone icon means it is the default device.\" width=\"650\" height=\"155\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cOK,\u201d and the \u201cSound\u201d window will close. 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