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How do I test the microphone in Windows 7?

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Mar 15, 2026246388 views
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I attached a microphone to my computer, and it was detected. It's all setup, now I want to test that it's actually working, and that it's working well. I tried sound recorder, but it didn't record any sound. I still think it's working though. What other ways can I test the microphone?

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Right-click on the volume thing in your taskbar, and select "recording devices". This will open a dialog box with four tabs. Make sure the second tab "Recording" is selected. There you should see your microphone, with a bar showing if it is receivin…

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