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Set up a microphone in Windows 10 - this is how it works

  • Oct 30, 2025
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In order to be able to easily set up your microphone in Windows 10, you should use the Windows setup wizard. What you need to consider, we will tell you in this practical tip.

If you want to set up your microphone as the default, you must mark the desired microphone in the audio device management and then click on the "Set as default" button. Here the button is grayed out because the microphone is already set as the default. (Screenshot: Ferdinand Pönisch)

Configure microphone on Windows 10

If your microphone is still not working properly, in the same place, click the "Configure" button at the bottom left to open the Windows setup wizard.

  1. At this point, select "Set up microphone".
  2. Now select the type of your microphone. Choose between a "headphone microphone", a "desk microphone" or "other".
  3. Then confirm twice by clicking on "Next".
  4. Now speak the displayed text into the microphone and then click on "Next".
  5. Finally click on "Finish".

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