There are several ways to test whether the microphone has sound, the following are a few feasible methods:
Method 1: Use the sound recorder that comes with your computer system
1. Click the Start icon at the bottom left corner of your computer.
2. Click “All Programs” on the open page to open the list of all programs.
3. Find the “Accessories” folder and click on it.
4. Open the folder and click “Sound Recorder”.
5. After the dialog box of Sound Recorder pops up, click the “Start Recording” button, and then say a few words into the microphone to see if the blue bar is jumping, generally jumping that means the microphone has sound.
6. After you finish talking, click “Stop Recording”.
7. The Save As dialog box will pop up automatically to save the recorded file locally.
8. Then, double-click to open the wma audio file, listen to the sound is ok.
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Method 2: Through the sound settings of Windows system
1. First of all, make sure that the microphone and the computer are well connected.
2. Right-click on the desktop below the taskbar volume button, select “Open Sound Settings”.
3. After the sound settings window pops up, speak into the microphone’s audio port, check the window “test the microphone” there is no volume display.
Method 3: Use instant messaging software
1. Open instant messaging software, such as QQ, WeChat and so on.
2. Open a chat window in the software.
3. Try to send a voice message in the window.
4. After clicking on the voice message, check whether there is a voice in the voice message, whether the voice is clear, and so on.
Method 4: Test by sound and audio device properties
1. Click on the option Sound, Voice and Audio Devices.
2. Then click on Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. In the properties of sound and audio devices, you have to click on the speech.
4. Click on the option for Testing Hardware.
5.Follow the instructions and click on Next.
6.Now you are prompted to ask you to speak into the microphone, if it is normal to have a microphone then there should be color bars in the red box.
7. Click Next.
8. Now you are testing the speakers in the same way as in the previous step, click Next after testing.
9. The microphone testing process is complete, click Finish.
The above methods can help you test whether the microphone is working properly. If you find any problem during the testing process, you can check whether the connection between the microphone and the computer is intact, or try to replace the microphone.
The use of microphones on cell phones is also becoming more and more common
How to use the microphone on a cell phone headset
The microphone on a cell phone headset is typically used to capture sound during a call, audio recording or other audio recording activity. Here are the basic steps to use the microphone on your cell phone headset:
1. make sure your cell phone headset is properly plugged into the headphone jack of your phone. Most modern cell phones use a 3.5mm or USB-C jack.
2.Open the app you want to use on your phone, such as Phone, Voice Memo or other apps that support audio recording.
3. Start the call or recording. If you are using the phone app, just dial the call directly. If you are using a recording app, tap the “Start Recording” button.
4. Speak into the microphone on the headset. Generally, the microphone is located near the control box on the headset cable or at the end of an in-ear headset. Make sure you speak at a moderate distance from the microphone for best sound quality.
5. End the call or recording. In the Phone app, hang up to end the call. In the Recording app, tap the “Stop Recording” button.
Please note that different brands and models of cell phone headsets may have different microphone designs and sensitivities. If you find that the sound quality is poor, try adjusting the speaking distance or angle, or consult the user manual of your headset for more specific instructions.
Post time: Jan-15-2025
