It’s important to ensure that your microphone is set as the default device in both Windows and the game’s settings. Note: This article is not applicable if you’re experiencing microphone issues with multiple games or system-wide problems. In such cases, follow these articles.
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Method 1: Run the Recording Audio Troubleshooter
Recording Audio Troubleshooter in Windows is designed to identify and fix common microphone issues automatically. When you run this troubleshooter, it scans your system for potential problems like incorrect settings, outdated drivers, or misconfigured permissions that could be preventing your mic from working correctly in Apex Legends.
Method 2: Ensure that the Mic is set as Default in Windows Settings
Setting your mic as the default input device in Windows ensures that Apex Legends and other applications are using the correct microphone. Often, if the mic isn’t set as default, the game might try to use another input device, leading to no audio being captured. By confirming this setting, you make sure that your preferred microphone is prioritized and properly recognized by the system, eliminating any confusion that could prevent your voice from being picked up in-game.
Method 3: Configure Origin Voice to Push-to-Talk
When you configure the voice chat to Push-to-Talk, you take control over when your microphone is active, which can bypass issues where continuous voice activation fails to work correctly. This setting minimizes the risk of background noise or other inputs interfering with mic detection, ensuring that your voice is only transmitted when you press the designated key. Once these modifications have been made, launch the game and see if you’re now able to use the microphone while playing Apex Legends. If you still experience the issue, click on the gear icon (bottom-right corner) while in the main menu of the game, go to Settings > Audio and set the Voice Chat Record Mode to Push-to-Talk. If you’re still unable to use your microphone while playing Apex Legends, but it’s operating fine in other applications, move on to the next potential fix below.
Method 4: Uninstall VoiceMode (if applicable)
Uninstalling VoiceMode, or similar voice-modifying software, can often fix the problem because these applications may interfere with how the game processes microphone input. Such software might hijack or alter the mic settings, leading to compatibility issues with the game’s voice chat system. This is likely an incompatibility that will get patched as the game receives more hotfixes, but for now, the only way to address this conflict is to uninstall the application creating the problem.
Method 5: Use a different USB port (if applicable)
If you’re using a USB-connected microphone, you might be able to resolve the issue by simply connecting the microphone to a different USB port and restarting the game. Several affected users have reported success with this method, with most of them saying that they had no issues afterward. If you’re using a microphone that connects through USB, change the port it’s connected to and see if the issue resolves. If you have both USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports, downgrade or upgrade (based on your scenario). Once the USB port has been changed, restart the game and see if the issue has been resolved.
Method 6: Lower the mic threshold (if applicable)
For some users, the reason their microphone was not working in Apex Legends was that its threshold was set too high in the Settings menu. Some affected users reported that the mic only worked when they shouted. If this scenario applies to you, you might be able to resolve the issue by modifying the microphone threshold from the Settings menu. However, this option is only available if you’re using Voice Activation instead of Push-to-Talk.
Method 7: Adjust the Microphone Privacy settings
If the Microphone Privacy settings in Windows are too restrictive, Apex Legends might not have the permission it needs to use your mic. Adjusting these settings ensures that the game, along with other apps, can properly access and utilize your microphone. This step is particularly important if you’ve recently adjusted your privacy settings or installed a Windows update, as it can restore the connection between your mic and the game, allowing you to communicate effectively in-game.
