Zoom Mic Test: Troubleshooting Guide

The Zoom Mic Test helps to rectify any issues with the audio before a call or conference.
But, the Zoom Mic Test doesn’t let you continue the call after performing the test, so that’s why users can’t use it.
If you’re also troubled by this issue, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you fix the problem.

  • Zoom Mic Test is an audio test that makes sure your microphone is functioning correctly.
  • Users reported that Zoom Mic Test isn’t launched through a simple command, so here’s how to set it up.
  • Users also complained that Zoom Mic Test file won’t run, so read this guide for how to fix it.
  • Enabling the Zoom Mic Test shortcut is also one tip that you can try in order to resolve the issue.

Check if the microphone is plugged in

  1. Check if the microphone is muted
    Change the microphone settings
  2. Reinstall the microphone driver
  3. Change the microphone settings
    Change the microphone settings
  4. Change the microphone settings
    Change the microphone settings
  5. Remove other audio devices

Check the microphone settings

  1. Zoom Mic users have found out that the problem can be related to the mic settings. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers. Right-click on Microphone and select Set as Default Device.
  2. Zoom Mic users have also confirmed that Windows 10 randomly selects which microphone to use. Check which microphone is selected in the Recording Devices tab.
    Zoom Mic users have also confirmed that Windows 10 randomly selects which microphone to use. Check which microphone is selected in the Recording Devices tab.

Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

  1. Press the Windows Key + S, type troubleshooter, and select Troubleshoot settings from the menu.
    Now choose Additional troubleshooters.
    Locate the Microphone troubleshooter and double-click it to open it.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooter.
  2. Reset the microphone’s drivers
  3. Update drivers
    Update drivers
  4. Update the mic driver

Check Windows Microphone settings

  1. Go to Search, type sound, and locate the Recording tab.
  2. Make sure that Microphone, Stereo Mix, and DirectSound are enabled.
    Make sure that Microphone, Stereo Mix, and DirectSound are enabled.
  3. Go to Sound options and check if you can record audio.
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