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Download Windows Speedup Tool to fix errors and make PC run faster When you connect more than one microphone or recording device to your Windows PC, you can select which device to use by default. This post will show you how to change the Default Sound Input Device in Windows 11/10. Change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 11/10We can change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 11/10 in 2 quick and easy ways. We’ll explore this topic under the methods outlined below in this section: Via Windows Settings Via Control Panel Let’s take a look at the description of the step-by-step process in relation to each of the methods. 1] Windows Settings Windows 11
To change the Default Sound Input Device in Windows, take these steps:
Open Windows Settings > System Click Sound settings and locate the Input section Expand Choose a device for speaking or recording If you have multiple devices connected, you will see them and you can choose one of them If you do not, then click on Add device, against Pick a new device and select the kind of display you want to add. That’s it. Windows 10
To change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 10 via the Settings app, do the following: Note: You will not be able to choose if you do not have multiple input devices connected to your PC.
Exit Settings when done. 2] Control Panel
To change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 10 via Control Panel, do the following: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,0Click the Recording tab. To set the default recording device, do one of the actions below: Right-click the recording device, and click on Set a Default Device. Select a recording device, and either: Click on Set Default to set for both “Default Device” and “Default Communications Device”.
Click on the drop menu arrow to the right of Set Default, and click on Default Device. Click on the drop menu arrow to the right of Set Default, and click on Default Communication Device. This will not be the “Default Device”. Click OK when done. Exit Sound settings panel. That’s it!
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Obinna has completed B.Tech in Information & Communication Technology. He has worked as a System Support Engineer, primarily on User Endpoint Administration, as well as a Technical Analyst, primarily on Server/System Administration. He also has experience as a Network and Communications Officer. He has been a Windows Insider MVP (2020) and currently owns and runs a Computer Clinic. Primary Sidebar
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