Here are some quick fixes that might help get things running smoothly again.
Are you sure there are not any other sneaky issues outside of Discord?
Before you move ahead with troubleshooting Discord mic issues, make sure that your device mic is working. Sometimes, it could be the internal or external audio input (headphones, etc.) acting up. There are several ways to do check that:Now that you’ve run a few checks and made sure that your device is guilt-free let’s move straight into fixing the problem at hand.
How to Fix Discord Mic Not Working
Some settings outside of the app might be preventing your friends from hearing from you. Here are the most common ones, and also how to solve them!
- Go to the settings option of your device. If you are using a Desktop, you can also press Windows+I to open the tab.2) Go to the privacy settings > Microphone.3) Make sure that the permission is on for Discord.
Run as Administrator
Right-click on the desktop icon and click on Run as Administrator. This should open the app with administrator privileges which might be required for the audio feature to work.
The Universal Fix To (Almost) Everything A.K.A Restart
If these options have not worked, the problem is most likely within the app itself. Let’s dive straight into solving them!
Automatic Input Sensitivity
Automatic Input Sensitivity is an efficient tool to improve Discord’s VOIP. It is a Discord feature that helps users balance the audio that the app receives. But, users have complained of several glitches, especially during group calls.You can alter it to your preference by trial-and-error. But leaving it on automatic works for most. If the Mic is not working for you, the latter option might solve your problem.
Make sure that Discord has the right audio Input
If you are using an external audio input for your device, this tip might solve your problem. Most of the time, Discord keeps most of its features to an auto-detect or default option. This is convenient for most cases.But, it can be a problem for audio because desktops and PCs have an internal microphone. You want to make sure that Discord is detecting sound from the right source. Here is how you can achieve that.
Disable Quality Of Service High Pocket Priority
Quality Of Service (QoS) is a feature that prioritizes applications, data flows, etc to optimize the app performance. But when many apps or features are running at once, it might interfere and create a glitch in the audio input. Here is how to fix it.Interesting Tip: Disabling this feature can help with lag problems while gaming too. The more you know!
Reboot The Voice Settings
If nothing else has worked so far, you can try resetting the voice settings. There are many voice and video features on Discord. Thus, It can get quite tricky to figure out what set the audio off. So letting the app do its magic can be an easy and effective fix many times!
Enable Push To Talk
The reason we’ve included this tip near the end is that it might be a little bit of a hassle, especially in the beginning. But, if you are a gamer, this will come in handy in the future. Further, you will get used to it soon.Push-to-Talk (PTT) is a feature that creates a self-made barrier between you and your friends. In other words, your friends can only hear you when you press a specific button, even while already using the app. Here is how you activate that key.Tip: Consider using keybinds that are not used that often. For example, the CAPSLOCK key is an excellent option for gamers.
Final Attempt: Re-installing Discord
If all else has failed, your go-to option could be uninstalling the app altogether. Delete it, download the software, and install it again. This has worked for many users for many problems that they have encountered while using the app.
The Discord Team is a great Assistant!
If reinstalling doesn’t work as well, don’t lose hope. You can try contacting the Discord Support team, and they will help you with any in-app problem that you encounter.We hope this helped you solve your problem and you were able to connect with your friends! Do let us know which option worked for you to be of use to our other friends in distress. For updates, news, tricks, and all-things-tech stay tuned.
