Mic not working on Xbox Game Bar

Thats what I'm doing.. the only thing I am doing different from playing keyboard/mouse is the controller itself. but when i plug it in every setting on the pc changes to controller mic. Even though the controller has no mic. So I go back through all the
pc settings and xbox companion settings and change it back but the xbox game bar will not let me use the usb mic anymore. I have to unplug the controller and reset the pc to be able to use my mic again. when I start a party in the companion app it says my
mic is working , but if i am in a party on that app for some reason I'm not in a party on the game bar... so if i start a party on the game bar the mic still doesn't work..

Hi. My name is Brilliant, an independent advisor, happy to assist you today.

To use many of the Xbox features within Game Bar, including Party Chat, you must have the Xbox app for Windows installed and be signed in.

If you’re having audio problems with Xbox parties on your Windows device, try the following solutions:
1. Make sure your audio device is turned on.
2. Check your party audio settings in Game Bar.
3. Check the Xbox Status.
4. Check your privacy settings.
5. Check your Windows volume settings.
6. Check your audio connection.
7. Check and unplug any audio accessories.
8. Run the Windows audio troubleshooting solution.
9. Check for Windows updates.
10. Restart your Windows device.
11. Plug audio devices into different USB ports on your PC.
12. Check app permissions.
13. Check for known issues and updates from the manufacturer.
14. Scan your device for potential viruses.
15. Uninstall Xbox App services > Restart PC > Install app.

For more details on the above and more troubleshooting tips, kindly visit: https://support.xbox.com/help/frien...re-socialize/troubleshoot-party-audio-windows

I hope this helps resolve your query.

hello,

ms-settings:appsfeatures doesnt bring up any options to reset game bar.

the mic works fine when game bar isnt in background.

game bar isnt listed in apps and yet searching in store shows game bar as installed.

I'm pretty sure that the Xbox Console Companion app is now outdated. You should probably use the new Xbox app.

Is your issue related to using your mic in the actual app or your mic using Game Bar?

Game Bar party chat is much better than the app's built-in party chat and will most definitely pick up your mic.

(You can activate Game Bar by pressing Win + G)

You can also change your default mic in the Settings in the Sound tab.

If I go in the Xbox game bar the microphone settings detect my mic and the bar goes up but when I'm in a game or party nobody can hear me