SOLVED! Rabbit Microphone Not Working

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While different people have different preferences, most agree that the microphone is a must-have in modern computers. At the moment, rabbit microphones prove popular among Windows users due to their ability to capture clear audio in various environments. That being said, there have been complaints about rabbit microphone not working from time to time. If your rabbit microphone is acting up as well, this article is exactly what you need. 

What You Could Do

Run Windows Sound Troubleshooter

  • Step 1: Go to the sound icon on the right side of the taskbar.
  • Step 2: Right-click the sound icon and pick Troubleshoot sound problems.
  • Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions.

Unmute Audio/Increase Volume

First, check if the mute button on your rabbit Microphone is enabled. If mute is active, unmute the mic or increase the volume using the volume button. Also, you should increase the volume o your PC too.

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Settings and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Navigate to System > Sound.
  • Step 3: Move the volume slider to the right.

Alternatively:

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Settings and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Go to System > Sound.
  • Step 3: Set rabbit microphone as your input device then choose Device properties.
  • Step 4: Move the slider to the right to increase the volume.
  • Step 5: Click Start test and speak to determine whether the mic is working.

Alternatively:

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Control Panel and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Hardware & Sound > Sound > Recording.
  • Step 3: Right-click rabbit Microphone and select Properties.
  • Step 4: Go to the Levels tab and move the microphone slider to the right. You could directly set a volume level via the text box.
  • Step 5: Select OK, choose Apply and see how things turn out.

Set Rabbit Microphone As Default Device

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Control Panel and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Hardware & Sound > Sound > Recording.
  • Step 3: Select rabbit microphone and set it as the default microphone.

Note: If you cannot locate the rabbit microphone, right-click an empty space, pick “Show disconnected devices” and hit “Show disabled devices”.

Enable Microphone

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Settings and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Privacy > Microphone > Change then toggle the switch to “enable”.

Alternatively, you can disable and re-enable your rabbit microphone:

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Device Manager and press Manager.
  • Step 2: Expand Audio inputs and outputs and right-click your microphone.
  • Step 3: Select Disable device then choose Yes.
  • Step 4: Right-click Rabbit Microphone again and select Enable device.

Update Microphone Driver

  • Step 1: Press Windows + X to open Quick Access Menu.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers
  • Step 3: Right-click your audio driver > Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software.
  • Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

Windows is unable to find a new driver? Then you’ll have to visit Rabbit Microphones’ website and follow the instructions they’ve provided for updating the microphone.

Alternatively, you could uninstall your audio device and restart the PC.

  • Step 1: Press Windows + X to open Quick Access Menu.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers
  • Step 2: Right-click your audio device, pick Uninstall device and check the checkbox next to Delete the driver for this device. Next, hit Uninstall.
  • Step 3: Restart the computer.

Apply Changes To Permissions

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Settings and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Privacy > Microphone
  • Step 3: Locate all the apps you want to grant access to your microphone and toggle the switches next to them to “enabled”.

Disable App Exclusive Control

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Control Panel and press Enter.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Hardware & Sound > Sound > Recording then right-click your microphone.
  • Step 3: Click Properties > Advanced and uncheck the option to allow applications to take exclusive control of your device.
  • Step 4: Select OK, choose Apply and restart the computer.

Update Windows

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  • Step 2: Navigate to Update and Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates.
  • Step 3: If an update is available, proceed to down and install it.
  • Step 4: Restart the PC.

Think About The Connection

See if loose connection is responsible for your rabbit microphone not working. It’s wise to unplug and replug the mic a couple of times as well.

Rabbit Microphone Won’t Work: Reasons

Once it comes to rabbit microphone not working, you should consider the suspects down below:

  • Incompatibility 
  • Lack of permission 
  • Mute/low volume (the microphone as well as the computer)
  • Loose connections 
  • Missing or outdated mic driver
  • Hardware issues 
  • Competition between internal mic and external mic
  • The mic is not set as the default microphone

Why Is My Headset Not Working On PC? 

In the case that your headphones act up in use, you must take into account Bluetooth connectivity, cables, jack, incompatibility and so on. 

What Must Be Done When Headset Isn’t Working On PC?

Whenever your headset experiences issues, disconnect it and reconnect it to your PC. Furthermore, make sure to set the headset as the default device. You may want to update the headset driver as well. In the case that the headset is a wireless model, recharge its batteries, enable Bluetooth on your PC and pair it with your device one more time.

Guidelines

  • Use third-party apps to manage drivers.
  • Keep your PC up-to-date.

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