Xbox Game Bar - "The selected microphone could not be found."

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"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...

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

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.

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

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...