How to Fix Skype Microphone Problems on PC or Mac

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Last Updated: August 10, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to select the correct microphone in your audio settings on Skype, using a computer.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Using Mac

1
Open Skype on your computer. The Skype icon looks like a white "S" in a blue circle in your Applications folder
- If you're not automatically logged in, click the Sign In button, and sign in with your Skype Name, email or phone and your password.
2
Click the Skype tab. This button is on your Mac's menu bar in the upper-left corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu.
3
Click Audio & Video Settings. This will open your settings in a new window.
4
Select your microphone. Click the drop-down menu next to Microphone and select your default microphone.
5
Close the settings window. Click the "X" icon in the top left to close it. Your new microphone settings will be saved automatically.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Using Windows

1
Open Skype on your computer. The Skype app looks like a white "S" in a blue circle on your Start menu.
- If you're not automatically logged in, tap the Sign In button, and sign in with your Skype Name, email or phone and your password.
2
Click the Skype tab. This button is in the upper-left corner of the app window. It will open a drop-down menu.
3
Hover over Profile on the Skype menu. A sub-menu will pop out.
4
Click Change Sounds. This will open your sound settings in a new window.
5
Click Audio settings on the left sidebar. This option is located above Sounds on the left-hand side.
6
Select your microphone. Click the drop-down menu next to Microphone and select your default microphone.
- Here, a green bar indicates your microphone's sound input level. If the green bar is rising when you speak, your microphone is working.
7
Click the blue Save button. This will save your new microphone settings.

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