Since the microphone is an input equipment, it should not produce any sound.

There are times, however, when it finds the courage to speak up.

Is all or some of the sound from your PC coming through your microphone?

Two Gray Condenser Microphones

So, we’ll investigate what causes this phenomenon and list the solutions to fix it.

What Causes Sound to Play Through Your Microphone, and How Can You Fix It?

The question is: how would you fix this problem?

Microphone in front of Mac on audio editor

Let’s discuss how each factor might contribute to this problem, along with possible fixes.

Before proceeding with software fixes, see to it your hardware is working correctly.

A straightforward way to confirm that is to connect the same microphone to another PC.

Resetting the Audio Settings in the Volume Mixer Tab of Sound Settings in Windows Settings App

Apply Some Preliminary Checks

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So, ensure your speakers or headphones are correctly connected to your system.

To confirm:

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Testing the Speaker by Right-clicking on it in Playback Tab of Sound Window in Windows Sound Settings

Thus, it is imperative to configure speakers as a primary output machine.

Here are the steps you oughta follow:

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Update Sound Drivers

In the absence of updated drivers, unforeseen issues are likely to occur.

Choose to set your microphone as the default device

A microphone that plays all sounds could be one of them.

It is, therefore, imperative to keep your sound drivers up-to-date.

Give it a shot!

Updating the Relevant Driver from the Sound Video, and Game Controllers Dropdown in Windows Device Manager

Disable a Few Sound options

Misconfigured sound options can also help your mic to speak.

Applying the fixes covered in the article will stop it from talking and force it to stay quiet.

If none of the fixes work, ensure your microphone isn’t faulty.

Disabling the Stereo Mix Option in the Recording Tab of Sound Window in Windows Sound Settings

If it is, then maybe it’s time to buy a new one.

Checking the Circle for Do Nothing in the Communication Tab of Sound Window in Windows Sound Settings

Unchecking Certain Options in the Advanced Tab of Properties Window of Microphone in Windows Sound Settings

Unchecking the Box for Listen to this Device and Selecting the Speaker Option in the Listen Tab of Microphone Properties Window in Windows Sound Settings

Unchecking all the Boxes in the Advanced Tab of Properties Window of Speaker in Windows Sound Settings

Changing the Spatial Sound Format by Switching it Off in Spatial Sound Tab of Speakers Properties Window