When buying new equipment, it is recommended to check it for serviceability. The same goes for laptops and computers, you need to know how to check the Windows microphone. And in the article we will talk about this in detail.
What kind of microphone?
In most cases, it is used to broadcast sound from one user to another. Popular among musicians and used for sound recording. But today we will discuss situations that are related to microphone malfunctions. And learn how to check the microphone on a laptop and computer.
First of all, the microphone was created for speakers on the radio. They conveyed important information to residents. After all, then there were no news sites, and the word "Internet" did not go even among scientists.
At the moment, it is widespread among users who have a computer and play online games. With it, they transmit sound signals to their teammates or chat with friends on Skype. In general, it is a universal means of communication. And it became widespread throughout the world.
How to choose it?
Ask your friends for help. It is possible that they already bought a microphone and can help you with the choice. They will also describe how to check the microphone on Windows 7. And talk about the pros and cons of a particular model.
Sometimes, when buying some equipment on the Internet, a discount is given for the following acquisitions. And they can share a check-discount with you so that you get a microphone cheaper.
Do not trust the first link, compare the characteristics of all the microphones that are available in your price category. As an option, you can always turn to "Aliexpress" and buy a cheap but good sound recorder there. Prices start at $ 1/57 rubles. and end with an impressive 2 thousand dollars (114 thousand rubles).
There are many reviews on the Internet that are written for specific models. Please note that if they are too colorful and devoid of grammatical errors - they were written specifically for you to buy this product.
Shop purchase
Do not be lazy and go to the nearest center for the sale of equipment. There are consultants who are happy to tell you about the benefits of a particular model. And they will tell you how to check the microphone.
As soon as you choose the best model in the service center, feel free to go home and look for a similar one on the World Wide Web. As practice shows, they are much cheaper in microphones online stores.
Headphones with integrated microphone
This is a different story, but if you are counting on a small amount, then this type of headphone is not your choice. A good microphone alone costs a lot of money, and here you get a poor-quality Chinese fake.
If you want to take such a device, then you need to know how to check the microphone on the Windows 7 headphones. Below we will describe several methods for testing, both using system programs and through downloaded applications.
The first way. Via microphone setup
Perhaps this is the most convenient and fastest way to test for malfunctions. It is suitable for all versions of Windows and is described below:
- Find the volume icon and left-click.
- In the window that opens, select "Recording Devices".
- If everything is fine, those in front of you will see a picture of a microphone with a check mark.
If you see a red cross, then in the panel find "Default" and click on it. Or open "Properties" and select "Use device." Then select "Use this device (on)."
The second way. Using control panel
This option is extremely similar to the previous one, only the way to enter the Sound menu differs. To go there, you must follow these steps:
- Open the "Control Panel". On Windows 7, it is on the Start menu.
- After that, a new window appears in front of you, we need to select "Equipment and Sound".
- And the treasured socket opens, click on "Sound".
The method is somewhat more complicated than the past, however, you will recognize the capabilities of the computer. And at the same time, you can view the characteristics of the PC and other properties.
The third way. Sound program
The operating systems "Windows 7" and "Windows XP" have a built-in system for checking the microphone. This is a standard program called Sound Recording.
Opens by the following algorithm:
- Go to the start menu.
- Click on the item "All Programs".
- And choose "Standard."
This section also contains "Sound Recorder", to open the program, click on it several times. It is extremely easy to use, just click on "Start recording" for this. After that, feel free to start talking.
If the scale starts to fluctuate, then the sound recording goes on, and everything with sound transmission at your microphone is normal. After you get tired of recording your voice, stop recording. And select the folder where the file will be written.
Unfortunately, this method does not work on Windows 8 or Windows 10. The developers decided not to install Sound Recording on these operating systems. But do not despair, download a third-party application that will check your microphone.
The fourth way. Via Skype
The polar utility for making calls over the Internet also provides the opportunity to test the capabilities of your microphone. This is a successful marketing move of the company, because new users may appear due to the banal sound check. So let's find out how to check the microphone on Skype.
- Open the program, at the top you will see the taskbar.
- You need to select "Tools".
- In the window that opens, select "Settings."
- You will see a wide list of various settings, we need to select "Sound Settings".
It’s easy to check the microphone when you say the scale should fill. If this does not happen, then most likely you have problems with the microphone. It is recommended that you enable automatic setup of the recorder.
Main mistakes
For the most part, users make the same mistakes when testing microphone performance. Their biggest mistake is inattention. For example, a microphone cable may be poorly connected to the system unit or hang completely unplugged.
On some types of headphones with a microphone there is a button for turning the sound on and off. If inadvertently the user mutes the sound device, he will not be able to test the microphone. Notebooks also have a similar button. And before the test, do not forget to press it.