{"id":204076,"date":"2022-09-27T08:30:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T06:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=204076"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:25:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:25:53","slug":"microphone-not-working-counter-strike-global-offensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/microphone-not-working-counter-strike-global-offensive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix your microphone not working in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is all about tactics and strategies. There are few things worse than being stuck in a dire situation surrounded by enemies when all of a sudden, your mic stops working. With no way to communicate<\/strong> with your teammates, you can end up killed by enemies or, worse, get your teammates killed<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, a microphone not working isn\u2019t a rare occurrence in CS: GO, and there can be a lot of causes for your mic not working. From outdated audio driver software<\/strong>, the wrong settings being enabled, and even in-game changes<\/strong>. Let\u2019s look at how to fix your microphone not working in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is communication important in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a fast-paced multiplayer, first-person shooter where teams battle it out. Two teams, each consisting of 5 players, will have to battle it out against each other, with each team having their own unique objectives to complete. The success of your team relies heavily on strategy and communication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t able to communicate with your teammates, you can\u2019t share strategies or valuable information. You also won\u2019t be able to tell your teammates what the enemies are up to or if enemies are approaching<\/strong>, which could place the entire team and mission at risk. A working mic is essential for discussing strategies, sharing important information and aiding your team to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get your microphone working in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

  1. Ensure your mic is set as the default device<\/h2>\"fix

    Before launching the game, you must first check some settings on your Windows computer. Right-click on the volume icon found in the bottom right of the notification area of the screen. In the menu that appears, click on \u2018Sounds\u2019. In the new window that appears, click on the \u2018Recordings\u2019 tab to see the list of microphones detected. Right-click on the microphone you\u2019re using and then choose \u2018<\/span>Set as Default Device<\/b>\u2019 from the list of options.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tip: If you want to adjust the volume of the default mic, click on \u2018Properties. Here you can see all of the unique settings for your default microphone, You can test out the volume in the \u2018Listen\u2019 tab, and <\/span>make any adjustments<\/b> by moving the sliders in the \u2018Levels\u2019 tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Make sure the game has access to your device<\/h2>\"fix

    You need to ensure that apps <\/span>have access to your device<\/b> – otherwise, it doesn\u2019t matter if they\u2019re set to default or not; they still won\u2019t work. First, open your computer\u2019s \u2018Settings\u2019 and navigate to \u2018Privacy and Security in the left panel. Next, you\u2019ll need to click on \u2018Microphone\u2019 under the \u2018App Permission\u2019 section. Now check that \u2018Microphone Access\u2019 is enabled and also enable the toggle next to \u2018Let Apps Access My Microphone\u2019. Scroll down through the app options and make sure that the option \u2018Let Desktop Apps Access My Microphone\u2019 is also enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tip: You won\u2019t be able to enable access to specific apps like CS: GO, but you will be able to see when an app last used the microphone. This means you can ensure that the game detects your mic, and if it does and you still have issues in the game, it <\/span>may point to an in-game issue<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Launch the game<\/h2>\"fix

    Now that you\u2019ve set up everything for the microphone from your computer\u2019s side, you can <\/span>launch the game<\/b> and set up the mic from within the game. <\/span><\/p>\n

    This step is critical before you start playing CS: GO and also essential to check if you have any mic issues while playing. In the left panel of the game\u2019s main menu, click on the gear icon to access the settings. In the window that opens, click on the \u2018Audio\u2019 tab and make sure that you\u2019ve <\/span>configured and enabled<\/b> the \u2018Enable Voice\u2019 option within these settings. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  4. Check that the voice settings are enabled<\/h2>\"fix

    This step is critical before you start playing CS: GO and also essential to check if you have any mic issues while playing. In the left panel of the game\u2019s main menu, click on the gear icon to access the settings. In the window that opens, click on the \u2018Audio\u2019 tab and make sure that you\u2019ve <\/span>configured and enabled<\/b> the \u2018Enable Voice\u2019 option within these settings. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  5. Check that the mic option is enabled<\/h2>\"fix

    Once you\u2019ve enabled the voice option, navigate to the \u2018\u2019Keyboard\/ Mouse\u2019 tab. Scroll down to the \u2018Use Mic\u2019 option and ensure you <\/span>set up the desired key<\/b> for it. The default key is \u2018K\u2019, but sometimes the assigned key gets deleted for varying reasons. Therefore, double-check it and make sure you know which key to use to open the mic for communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>