Xbox game bar on windows 10 has very loud buzzing instead of microphone input on recording

It may have something to do with your mic. I would say go to the settings to ensure that is the correct mic type and headset you are using. See if that works.

Hi Iman976,

Since this is happening with games bought and used from different platforms, there may be a PC setting that is causing this to happen. There's a possible setting where you have to turn on the microphone to record voice in your videos.

Go ahead and follow this guide to set up your headset microphone or any other microphone you use:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027981/windows-10-how-to-set-up-and-test-microphones

On the Game bar, go ahead and toggle the microphone mute button on and off when recording a video to test it out.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/social/record-game-clips-game-bar-windows-10

Let us know if that helps!

Hi there lolzcam welcome to the community forum! Christopher here, an Xbox fan just like you and has been on Xbox for years already. I would really love to make your day by helping you out. It seems some fellow gamers have found a solution! Give it a try!

"We could test if with the volume, it can capture a little less the air that records when speaking and that does not allow you to hear your voice cleanly.

To install a new microphone, follow these steps:

Make sure the microphone is connected to the equipment.

Select Start> Settings> System> Sound.

In sound settings, go to Input> Choose input device, then select the microphone or recording device you want to use.

To test a microphone that has already been installed:

Make sure the microphone is connected to the equipment.

Select Start> Settings> System> Sound.

In sound settings, go to Input> Test Microphone and look for the blue bar that rises and falls as you speak into the microphone. If the bar moves, the microphone is working properly.

If the bar isn't moving, select Troubleshoot to correct the microphone problems."

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with Xbox Game Bar not picking up microphone randomly.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Please check Privacy Settings. Make sure that the Xbox Game Bar and Xbox app have permission to access your microphone in Windows' privacy settings. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

And the verify Microphone input. In the Xbox Game Bar, go to Settings > Voice Chat and make sure your microphone is selected as the default input device.

Check your Windows sound settings (Settings > Sound) and verify that your microphone is set as the default recording device in both the input and output sections.

Next is to update audio drivers because an outdated audio drivers can cause problems. To do this, right-click on the Start menu, select Device Manager, expand "Audio inputs and outputs," and right-click on your audio device to update the driver.

Then reset the Xbox Game Bar by going Settings > Apps > Apps & features find Xbox Game Bar, click Advanced options, and select Reset.

After that is to check for Windows Updates. Ensure that your Windows 11 operating system is up to date.

Kindlyuninstall and then reinstall the Xbox Game Bar through the Microsoft Store settings.

If the issue persist after performing the troubleshooting steps, please use your microphone in a different application, like a voice chat application or a video recording program, to see if the problem is isolated to the Xbox Game Bar.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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. I went to the Companion app and it redirects me to the Windows 10 settings that you outlined above. Based on this, looks like the microphone has to be connected to the PC to record my own voice. Is there a way I can request this as a feature?