Solved My recorder picks up mic sound but browser and game don't!

Blaze

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So i was playing halo 2 pc when i got a voice message. Since i always use my trusty mic headset i click play on the message and it said no playback device detected and i tried fixing it with ingame options but it didn't work! and my browser doesn't either. i tried to record my voice but mic wasnt detected?! and my screen recorder catches it perfectly fine and i can hear my self in the video. Whats happening?!. I tried everything from changing default mic option and other things but it wont work and this happened when i first got this pc up here but i tried this time and it might be another issue. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650
    Memory
    4096MB RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2
    Keyboard
    Generic HP Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic HP Mouse
    Internet Speed
    57 MBPS
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malware anti-bytes, and Avast
No "My System Specs" so we can only guess or offer general suggestions.

The first thing is the Sound Recording Device. Many programs rely on the "Stereo Mix" as the recording device, rather than a specific device. With Stereo Mix set as the default recording device any device that is used, such as a mic, can be heard by other programs. With the Windows Recorder it can use just the mic input.

Go to the Control Panel/Hardware and Sound and finally the Sound Panel, Recording Section. If Stereo Mix is shown, make it the recording device. If not shown, RIGHT click in a blank area in that panel and then click to show disabled devices and disconnected devices. You should now see Stereo Mix and you can enable it and make it the default recording device.

This solves many of the recording problems.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
It didn't work. I tried it a default communications device. and default device. when i set the microphone as default communication device it can hear me but not on the programs listed still :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650
    Memory
    4096MB RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2
    Keyboard
    Generic HP Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic HP Mouse
    Internet Speed
    57 MBPS
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malware anti-bytes, and Avast
But have you tried the Stereo Mix?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
Yes i just said i did <_>
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650
    Memory
    4096MB RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2
    Keyboard
    Generic HP Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic HP Mouse
    Internet Speed
    57 MBPS
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malware anti-bytes, and Avast
Did you check what the programs that have problems, have set as the default device?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
I don't know. All i know is i tried stereo mix and it doesn't work. I didnt have these problems before. They just showed up!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650
    Memory
    4096MB RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2
    Keyboard
    Generic HP Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic HP Mouse
    Internet Speed
    57 MBPS
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malware anti-bytes, and Avast
You need to check the programs and see what they are looking for. Most programs have a setup or option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
Sorry for the late reply. Kinda forgot. Im trying to use my mic on google chrome but it wont pick up.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650
    Memory
    4096MB RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2
    Keyboard
    Generic HP Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic HP Mouse
    Internet Speed
    57 MBPS
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malware anti-bytes, and Avast
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