Microphone not working in OBS Studio

When your mic works elsewhere but not in OBS Studio, the culprit is usually the input device chosen inside OBS Studio or a missing permission. Confirm the mic works first, then fix OBS Studio.

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Step-by-step fix

  1. First, confirm the mic itself works: run the CheckMyMic microphone test.
  2. In OBS Studio, open Settings → Audio → Mic/Auxiliary Audio and select the correct input device.
  3. Check the input level and make sure you're not muted inside OBS Studio.
  4. Grant OBS Studio microphone permission at the operating-system level.
  5. Restart OBS Studio and rejoin your call.

Frequently asked questions

My mic works in the browser test but not in OBS Studio — why?

That points to OBS Studio's own device settings. Open Settings → Audio → Mic/Auxiliary Audio and pick the same microphone that worked in the test.

Does OBS Studio need separate mic permission?

Yes — even if your browser or system has access, OBS Studio may need its own grant. Allow it in your OS privacy settings, then restart OBS Studio.

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