Frequent Question: Does Windows 8 Have a Microphone?

Click on “Manage audio devices” in the results to open the Sound control panel. Find your microphone. On the Sound control panel, click on the Recording tab. If you have correctly connected your microphone to your computer, your microphone will be listed here with a green check mark on the bottom right of its icon.

Does Windows 8 have a built in microphone?

If you are on a laptop, you will likely have a microphone already built into your computer; however, you can still plug in a higher-quality one. Right-click one of the microphones from the list, and make sure that the “Show disabled devices” is checked.

How do I test my microphone on Windows 8?

Testing Your Headset Microphone

Type “sound recorder” on the Start screen and then click “Sound Recorder” in the list of results to launch the app. Click the “Start Recording” button and then speak into the microphone. When you’re done, click the “Stop Recording” button and save the audio file in any folder.