{"id":654,"date":"2022-04-16T15:17:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T15:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/?p=654"},"modified":"2022-11-12T23:10:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T23:10:34","slug":"logitech-c920-microphone-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/logitech-c920-microphone-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Logitech C920 Microphone Not Working? (Here&#8217;s 7 Easy Fixes!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Logitech C920 was released in 2012 but is still one of the best and budget-friendly webcams of today. It boasts full HD video at 30 fps with a dual microphone for a stereo experience in conference calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you made a purchase and had an issue with its microphone, you came to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sean-d-9vP2tWTwsF4-unsplash-1-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1398\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 1 \u2013 Changing the privacy settings and uninstalling in device manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Windows search bar, type <strong>Sound settings<\/strong> and click on the first option that will appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Sound settings page, under the Input section, there is a drop-down button where you will see the installed microphones\/input devices on your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-660\" width=\"371\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1.png 371w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on Logitech C920 among the items on the list. Speak on your microphone and normally, you should see the horizontal bar being filled up as you speak, depending on the volume of your voice. If you don\u2019t see any feedback, it means your PC is not communicating to the device properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can also double-check this by running the Voice Recorder app (or any app that can record through a microphone).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>However, even if the horizontal bar is filled up in the previous step and your microphone is still not working, go to <strong>Microphone privacy settings<\/strong> by typing the same on the Windows search bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-663\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once you are on the page, turn off two settings (see screenshot below):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Microphone access for this device<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Allow apps to access your microphone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5.png 418w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5-300x266.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> by typing the same on the Windows search bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Device Manager window, expand <strong>Audio inputs and outputs<\/strong>. You should see your device on the list. Right-click on your device and click <strong>Uninstall device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-667\" width=\"256\" height=\"90\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once done, restart your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Device Manager and you should see the microphone again under <strong>Audio inputs and outputs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Microphone privacy settings<\/strong> again (see step 4) and turn on the two settings that you turned off in step 5, which are:<ul><li>Microphone access for this device<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow apps to access your microphone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may test your Logitech C920 again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 2 \u2013 Enabling your device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some reason, your microphone might be disabled which causes your Logitech device not to function properly. Follow these steps to enable your microphone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\">\n<li>On the Windows search bar, type <strong>Sound settings<\/strong> and click on the first option that will appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-8.png 305w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-8-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Under the Input section, select your Logitech device from the drop-down list and then click <strong>Device Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-7.png 402w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-7-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that the <strong>Disable<\/strong> checkbox is not ticked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-9.png 325w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-9-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 3 \u2013 Installing Windows updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows updates are not always required, but it\u2019s better if you install the latest updates for your computer. It may take a while so make sure that you do not have any important things to do before commencing the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\">\n<li>Type <strong>update<\/strong> on the Windows search bar and click <strong>Check for updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-10.png 314w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-10-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you have pending updates, you should see at least one pending update on the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-11.png 540w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-11-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>Download<\/strong> when you are ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: When you are using a laptop, make sure that it has enough battery charge to go through the updates. If your laptop shuts down during an update because of a depleted battery, your operating system could be corrupted. Plug your laptop into a power source to make sure the update goes smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>When all the updates are installed, try using your Logitech device again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 4 \u2013 Installing the latest driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Input\/output devices like your Logitech C920 have drivers that need to be installed on your PC. These drivers allow seamless communication between the operating system and your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible that your driver is outdated hence it is not functioning properly. Follow these steps to get the latest drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> by typing the same on the Windows search bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Device Manager window, expand <strong>Audio inputs and outputs<\/strong>. You should see your device on the list. Right-click on your device and click <strong>Update driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the first option: <strong>Search automatically for updated driver software<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"518\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14.png 518w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you see the page that says, \u2018<strong>The best drivers for your device are already installed\u2019<\/strong>, then you\u2019re good! But it is possible that there are still drivers available on Windows Update, so you should click the button \u2018<strong>Search for updated drivers on Windows Update<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15.png 528w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clicking on that button will route you to the Windows Update page. If you see any items that can be downloaded and installed, click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 5 \u2013 Installing the latest software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from drivers, devices like Logitech C920 can have different software applications to give you the best experience. Follow these steps to get the latest downloads from Logitech:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\">\n<li>First, go to the website of Logitech Support: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.logi.com\/\">https:\/\/support.logi.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-16.png 570w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-16-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is what their page looks like as of this writing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Scroll down until you see the <strong>FIND YOUR PRODUCT<\/strong> section. Click on <strong>Webcams, Lights and Camera Systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-17.png 573w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-17-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Using the search functionality of your web browser (press ctrl+F on your keyboard), search for \u2018C920\u2019 and you should be able to navigate to the <strong>HD Pro Webcam C920<\/strong> as seen on the screenshot below. Click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You should be able to see a new page for HD Pro Webcam C920. If you notice, there is a navigation menu on the left side of the screen. Click on <strong>Downloads<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-19.png 558w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-19-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Before downloading anything, make sure to select the correct operating system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-681\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure of the operating system your computer runs, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Open the File Explorer (you can press Windows &nbsp;button+E on your keyboard).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on <strong>This PC<\/strong> on the navigation menu on the left side of the screen and click on <strong>Properties<\/strong> on the context menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You should see your Windows version on the page that will appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22.png 456w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22-300x113.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>For this example, Windows 10 is selected. You will notice that there are several software applications you can download:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-23.png 624w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-23-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: As you can see on the above screenshot, there are two <strong>Camera Settings<\/strong>. These two are the same software, but if you check the details on both, you will see that the first one is the more updated one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-24.png 528w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-24-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The other one is released in 2018:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-25.png 528w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-25-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each software has its own functionality. For example, the G HUB is for customizing gaming devices such as mice and keyboards that are connected to your webcam. It\u2019s better to upgrade all available software because each patch contains bug fixes that might fix your microphone problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Download Now <\/strong>for each to download the installer. The installation process is straightforward and user-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 6 \u2013 Changing the privacy settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can allow or disallow apps to use your Logitech device. This is very important if you don\u2019t want apps to use your microphone to prevent accidental recording. However, disallowing apps might render your microphone unusable because apparently, it can only be used by apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Microphone privacy settings<\/strong> by typing the same on the Windows search bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-687\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn the \u2018<strong>Allow apps to access your microphone<\/strong>\u2019 on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27.png 378w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 7 \u2013 Setting your Logitech C920 as your default microphone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have several microphones connected to your device, choosing your preferred microphone each time you make a call might be a hassle for you. If you wish to use Logitech C920 every time you make a call, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\">\n<li>On the Windows search bar, type <strong>Sound settings<\/strong> and click on the first option that will appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-28.png 305w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-28-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Sound Settings window, look for the Related Settings section. You can see there the <strong>Sound Control Panel<\/strong>. Click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-29.png 214w, https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-29-179x300.png 179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Another window will appear. Click on the <strong>Recording<\/strong> tab because your concern is your microphone. You should see the Logitech C920 on the list. Click on it and click on <strong>Set Default<\/strong> button. By doing this, every time you use an app, Logitech C920\u2019s microphone will be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-691\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! The solutions suggested in this article should already fix your issue. If you are still encountering the same problem, you may contact Logitech Support on their <a href=\"https:\/\/support.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new?ticket_form_id=360000621393\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Logitech C920 was released in 2012 but is still one of the best and budget-friendly webcams of today. It boasts full HD video at 30 fps with a dual microphone for a stereo experience in conference calls. 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