Game Audio is Ahead of Microphone Audio with Xbox Game Bar

Thank you for verifying! Have you tried changing your default microphone in both the Xbox app and the Xbox Game Bar?

Xbox Game Bar:

• Open the Xbox Game Bar
  
• Go to your "Audio" widget
  
• Select the "Voice" tab
  
• Change your "WINDOWS DEFAULT INPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.
  
• Change your "DEFAULT COMMUNICATIONS OUTPUT" and your "DEFAULT COMMUNICATIONS INPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.
  
• Scroll down to "More Settings"
  
• Click "Xbox Party Chat"
  
• Change your "AUDIO OUTPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.
  
• Change your "AUDIO INPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.
  

Verify that "push to talk" is not enabled

Xbox app:

• Open the Xbox app
  
• Click your profile icon at the top right corner of the page
  
• Select "Settings"
  
• Select "Audio"
  
• Set your default "Input device" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.
  
• Set your default "Output device" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.
  

Verify that "push to talk" is not enabled

Ruby could you try steps provided in this thread:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

More specific too:

"Xbox Game Bar:

Open the Xbox Game Bar

Go to your "Audio" widget

Select the "Voice" tab

Change your "WINDOWS DEFAULT INPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.

Change your "DEFAULT COMMUNICATIONS OUTPUT" and your "DEFAULT COMMUNICATIONS INPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.

Scroll down to "More Settings"

Click "Xbox Party Chat"

Change your "AUDIO OUTPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.

Change your "AUDIO INPUT" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.

Verify that "push to talk" is not enabled

Xbox app:

Open the Xbox app

Click your profile icon at the top right corner of the page

Select "Settings"

Select "Audio"

Set your default "Input device" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.

Set your default "Output device" to the headset or microphone you'd like to use.

Verify that "push to talk" is not enabled"

Please also double check if you have audio enhancements enabled, if yes disable it.

You can follow this quick tutorial:

https://www.intowindows.com/turn-on-or-off-audi...

Hi Mbathula,

Thanks for coming to the forums with your question. With recording your voice it will not do this through the game bar itself. You either have to do it through the Xbox companion app or have a capture card. As this guide for

setting up streaming windows 10 shows it will only record from the Microphone on the PC not the headset.

Recorded audio

Record game play with or without sounds from your game and your microphone, and choose the audio quality.

• To record game sounds with your game clips, turn on Record audio when I record a game.
• To choose a different audio quality than the default, select the Audio quality box and choose one of the options.
• To record through your microphone, turn on Record audio when I record a game.

Thanks,

Brad

Hi ethan1222, my name is Oskayra and I will be happy to help you.

Based on the symptoms you describe, it sounds like there is an issue with the way the Xbox Game Bar is configured to use your microphone.

Here are some things you can try to fix the problem:

1. Check that your microphone is properly connected to your PC. Make sure it is connected to a compatible USB or audio port and that it is turned on.

2. Check your microphone settings. Open the Windows Sound Control Panel and make sure your microphone is selected as the default input device.

3. You can also check the microphone sensitivity level to make sure it is set correctly.

4. Check your Xbox Game Bar settings. Open the Game Bar and go to Settings > Group Chat. Make sure the microphone you want to use is selected in the Input selection box.
If you have tried all of these and the problem persists, you can try the following:

5. Reinstall Xbox Game Bar. To do this, open the Windows Settings menu and go to Apps & Features. Search for "Xbox Game Bar" and click "Uninstall." Once Game Bar has been uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall it.

6. Update your audio drivers. Outdated audio drivers can cause compatibility issues with the Xbox Game Bar. To update your audio drivers, open Windows Device Manager and search for "sound, video, and game controllers." Right-click your device's audio driver and select "Update Driver."

If you've tried all of these solutions and the issue still persists, you can contact Xbox Support for help.

https://support.xbox.com/

Here are some additional tips that may help you fix the problem:

1. Close all other applications that may be using your microphone. This includes apps like Discord, Skype, and Zoom.
Try using a different microphone. If you have an external microphone, try connecting it to your PC and see if it works.

2. Try using a different USB port to connect your microphone. Sometimes USB ports can cause compatibility issues with microphones.

I hope this helps you solve the problem. good luck
Oskayra

Hello Lilliretta,

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

I can see that you are having trouble with the Xbox Game Bar audio recording. I understand how frustrating that can be. Here are some possible steps you can try to fix the issue:



- Check if your Windows 10 is up to date. Sometimes, outdated drivers or software can cause audio problems. To check for updates, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click Check for updates.

- Make sure your microphone and headset are plugged in correctly and not muted. You can test your microphone and headset in the Xbox Game Bar settings by clicking on the gear icon and then on Audio.

- Adjust the audio mix settings in the Xbox Game Bar. You can change the volume levels of your microphone, system sounds, and party chat by clicking on the speaker icon and then on Audio mix.

- If none of the above steps work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the Xbox Game Bar app. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features and find Xbox Game Bar in the list. Click on it and then click Uninstall. Then, go to Microsoft Store and search for Xbox Game Bar and install it again.

Please see: Troubleshoot Xbox Game Bar on Windows | Xbox Support

We're looking forward to hearing from you. If there are any inquiries about our description or if there are any misconceptions, do reply to the post.