If a mic works in DeviceOK but not Discord, prioritize Discord input selection, permissions, and voice configuration.
If the live test passes, the investigation can usually move away from total hardware failure and toward the affected app, permissions, routing or configuration.
Try the simple causes first
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Run DeviceOK microphone test first.
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In Discord Voice & Video settings, select the same input device that worked in DeviceOK.
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Check Discord/OS microphone permissions.
Work through the problem in order
- 1
Run DeviceOK microphone test first.
- 2
In Discord Voice & Video settings, select the same input device that worked in DeviceOK.
- 3
Check Discord/OS microphone permissions.
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Use Discord's built-in input test and compare the result.
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Reconnect USB/Bluetooth audio only if the same device is unstable outside Discord.
Use the passing DeviceOK test to narrow the problem to the specific app or settings layer.
If DeviceOK also fails, step back to permissions, connection, OS configuration, and device-level troubleshooting.