If you are experiencing problems with your microphone not working in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, there are a few things that you can do to try and fix the issue. Some of these solutions may work for you, while others may not. Below we have listed some of the most common issues that users have reported with their microphones not working, as well as some possible solutions. If none of these work for you, please feel free to reach out to us at support@steampowered.com and we will do our best to help you out.

  1. Make sure that your audio drivers are up-to-date.
  2. Try disabling any background applications or services that may be interfering with your microphone.
  3. Try restarting your computer if the issue persists.
  4. Try using a different headset or microphone if available. ..

Ways to Fix Microphone Not Working in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Windows

Check Windows Microphone and Set It as Default Device

  1. Open the Control Panel and click on the microphone icon.
  2. If the microphone is not the default device, change it to be by clicking on the Change Device button.
  3. If you still cannot hear anything, your computer may have a problem with its microphone and needs to be fixed.

To view all notifications, click the “sound” icon on the right side of your notification panel. ..

Selecting the fourth option from the displayed options, “Sounds,” will open a new window with a variety of sounds to choose from.

If you are using a microphone, select the option for the microphone device you are currently using. This option should have a green check mark indicating that it is currently connected to the PC and in use.

Right-click on your device and select the Set as default device option.

After you make the changes, you can click the Apply and OK options to apply them.

The default audio recording device can be changed to include settings for sounds. To do this, select Sounds from the bottom screen once more and go to the Recording tab. Select the (now-default) device and select the Properties option. You can make any changes you want by selecting any of the tabs (General, Listen, Levels, Enhancement, and Advanced). You can try playing CS:GO again after doing all of these things to see if the audio is working again and your teammate can hear you.

Allow Microphone Access for Apps from Privacy Settings

  1. Disable microphone access on your device
  2. Set privacy settings for the game to be private
  3. Use an app that doesn’t require microphone access

To access the Windows Settings page, press the Windows key and then use the I key to select Settings.

On the default settings page, move the cursor to Privacy and select it.

Windows 10 allows you to control how your microphone is used. You can allow or deny access to the microphone, and set a timer so that the microphone will be turned off after a certain amount of time. ..

To enable the microphone on your device, go to the Tab on Microphone page that appears and select the Change button. ..

Scroll down to the “Microphone” section of the Microsoft Store and select which apps can access your microphone. Then enable all apps related to games and output, including Camera, Mixed Reality Portal, Voice Recorder, and Xbox Game Bar.

Restart Windows Audio in Local Services

  1. On the Services tab of the Control Panel, click on the “Windows Audio” service.
  2. In the “Status” column, click on “Restart.”
  3. After restarting Windows Audio, you should be able to play sound in CS:GO by enabling your microphone again on the Options menu in-game. ..

Open the Start menu and type services. Click on the entry at the top of the list called Services. You can also use the Windows Run option instead by pressing the Windows key + R. Then type msc in the console and click OK.

On the Services page, click Windows Audio. Highlight Windows Audio and click it to select it. On the left side of the window, under “Services for this item,” you’ll see a list of services. Scroll down to “Windows Audio Service” and click it to highlight it. Under “Description” on the right side of the window, you’ll see a list of features and benefits for using Windows Audio Service. Windows Audio Service provides several features and benefits that can improve your audio experience. ..

Then, move the cursor to the left side and select the Restart service option.

Once Windows Audio service is restarted, you can close the window and play CS:GO again.

Turn On Audio Device in CS:GO

  1. Open the Game Settings tab in CS:GO.
  2. In the “Audio” section, make sure that “Enable Audio Device” is checked.
  3. If you have a surround sound system, make sure that it is enabled as well.
  4. If you do not have a surround sound system, check to see if your computer has an audio output jack and plug it in to the jack on your audio device.

Scroll down to the “Keyboard” section and click on the “Advanced” button. Under “Keyboard Shortcuts,” you will see a list of keyboard shortcuts for various game functions. To activate a keyboard shortcut, simply press the corresponding key combination (or keys) that corresponds to the shortcut you wish to use. For example, to use the “F2” key to open the in-game menu, you would press “F2.” ..

In the Audio Settings tab, you can change the audio quality of your game.

If you have a preferred audio device, make sure it is selected in the Audio Device option.

Now, you can check the Communication option on the Game Settings tab and select the option to fix it if it has accidentally been muted.

Next, assign a button to the Use Microphone game function on the controller settings.

Final Words

If your microphone isn’t working, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue. First, make sure that your microphone is plugged into the correct port on your computer. Second, make sure that the audio drivers for your microphone are up-to-date. Third, try restarting your computer and/or changing the audio settings in CS:GO. Finally, if all of these solutions fail to work, you may need to contact support for help resolving the issue. ..