{"id":333447,"date":"2021-09-01T22:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T19:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-choose-your-microphone-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T22:00:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T19:00:01","slug":"how-to-choose-your-microphone-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-microphone-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Choose Your Microphone on Windows 11"},"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-6a28cdc6b1bbd\" 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-6a28cdc6b1bbd\" 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-microphone-on-windows-11\/#Switch_Microphones_from_a_Taskbar_Shortcut\" >Switch Microphones from a Taskbar Shortcut<\/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-microphone-on-windows-11\/#Switch_Microphones_from_Windows_Settings\" >Switch Microphones from Windows Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Choose Your Microphone on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-749683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_microphone_icon.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_microphone_icon.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_microphone_icon.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While using Windows 11, you might need to switch audio inputs between several microphones connected to your PC. Luckily, Windows makes the process fairly easy. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_Microphones_from_a_Taskbar_Shortcut\"><\/span>Switch Microphones from a Taskbar Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the quickest ways to select a different microphone in Windows 11 is by using a hidden taskbar shortcut. First, right-click the volume icon (the speaker) in the taskbar. In the small menu that pops up, select \u201cOpen Volume Mixer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_taskbar_open_volume_mixer.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"195\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows Settings will open to the System &gt; Sound &gt; Volume Mixer page. Under \u201cInput Device,\u201d click the drop-down menu and select the microphone that you want to use from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_mixer_choose_microphone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Volume Mixer, select a microphone with the &quot;Input&quot; drop-down menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"321\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, close Settings, and you\u2019re ready to go. Note that if you need to switch audio outputs in Windows 11, there\u2019s a\u00a0different way to switch audio devices\u00a0using the Quick Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Switch Audio Devices From Windows 11&#8217;s Taskbar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_Microphones_from_Windows_Settings\"><\/span>Switch Microphones from Windows Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although we used Windows Settings in the last section, there\u2019s another way to choose your audio input device in the Settings <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>. First, open Settings by pressing Windows+i on your keyboard. When Settings appears, select \u201cSystem\u201d in the sidebar, and then select \u201cSound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_system_sound.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows Settings, select &quot;System,&quot; then &quot;Sound.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"333\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternately, you can right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and select \u201cSound Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_taskbar_open_sound_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"195\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Sound settings, scroll down to the \u201cInput\u201d section. Under \u201cChoose a device for speaking or recording,\u201d click the circular radio button beside the microphone or input device that you\u2019d like to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_settings_select_sound_input.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Sound Input settings, select a microphone with the radio buttons.\" width=\"650\" height=\"372\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the microphone that you want to select isn\u2019t listed, try unplugging it and connecting it again (if possible), restarting your PC, or installing a driver from the microphone\u2019s manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you need to adjust the input level of your microphone or input device, use the \u201cVolume\u201d slider just below the microphone selection list. When you\u2019re ready, close Settings\u2014your changes have already been saved. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Here&#8217;s What Windows 11&#8217;s Settings App Looks Like<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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