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Discord device troubleshooting

Discord Microphone Not Working

Test the microphone independently, then check mute/deafen state, Discord input selection, input mode and OS permissions.

Run Mic test firstDiscord diagnostic center
Evidence first

What the independent test changes

If DeviceOK passes

If DeviceOK receives clean audio, a completely dead microphone is unlikely; focus on Discord input selection, mute state, permission and voice settings.

If DeviceOK fails

If DeviceOK cannot receive audio, troubleshoot the microphone/connection/OS path first.

Safe sequence

Check these in order

  1. 1

    Run DeviceOK Microphone Test.

  2. 2

    Check Discord mute/deafen status and server-level mute state.

  3. 3

    Verify the intended input device in Voice & Video settings.

  4. 4

    Confirm Discord has OS microphone permission and compare Discord's built-in mic test if available.

Verify

Retest instead of guessing

After changing one setting, run the independent DeviceOK test again before moving to a more invasive step. This preserves evidence and avoids changing multiple variables at once.

Retest Mic test