Skype does not recognize the microphone

To make voice calls over the internet with Skype software, the microphone must be configured properly or else Skype may not recognize it. The Skype microphone settings have to be adjusted if Skype does not recognize the microphone attached to the computer system. Check if the microphone has been enabled through the software from the settings in the control panel. If Skype still does not recognize the microphone, it may be necessary to update the sound card driver of the system. Download the latest drivers of the sound card installed, and update the drivers in the system.


If Skype does not recognize your microphone, try the following:

In the Control Panel

• Go to Control Panel, then Sounds and Audio Devices
• In the Playback tab, check that nothing is on mute
• Click Advanced and verify digital speaker is not checked
• In the Recording tab, check that microphone is checked
• Click Advanced and check that nothing is checked

In Skype

• If the microphone is not recognized, go to Skype > Tools > Options > Audio Settings > Microphone
• Select Microsoft default device
• Uncheck "Automatically adjust audio settings"

Update the driver of your sound card

If the microphone is still not recognized, it could be a problem with sound card. In this case:

• Check the brand and model of sound card
• Download the latest driver
• It may also be useful to go to the manufacturer's website (HP, Packard bell etc.) and try to download the audio drivers

Thanks to Tabyria for this tip

See also

Knowledge communities.

• Forum
• Skype forum
• Hardware forum
• Phones/PDA/GPS forum

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