How to use the headset microphone in Discord –If you are on a voice channel on Discord, you can choose which device will be used as a microphone. The audio input and output do not need to be the same — that is, it is possible to speak through the headset and listen on the computer or cell phone, for example. Follow below how to choose your audio input and output device in Discord.
How to use the headset microphone on Discord (Image: Toshiyuki IMAI/Flickr)
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The steps below are valid for Discord on desktop and web versions.
- Open Discord and log into your account;
- Click the gear icon in the lower left corner next to your photo. It will open the “User Settings” menu;
- Scroll down the side menu until you reach “Voice and Video”, under “App Settings”;
- Open the drop-down menu under “Input Device” and select the headset you want to set as a microphone. If you choose the “Default” option, Discord will use the default microphone on your operating system.
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Ready. Still in the same window, you can test the audio and decrease the input volume if the microphone sound is too loud.
It is not possible to choose a specific input and output device in the mobile app as Discord uses the system default configuration. If you are using a headset on your mobile phone, it will be automatically activated.
audio settings
The default setting is for your microphone to be activated whenever Discord identifies sounds. You can increase and decrease the degree of this input sensitivity.
To change automatic detection, you must activate the option “Push to talk”, also within “Voice and video”. Once you enable “Push to Talk”, you can set keyboard shortcuts to activate the microphone.
How to remove microphone feedback in Discord
If you choose the same headphone jack for audio input and output in Discord, you will likely not hear feedback. It is also worth decreasing the volume of the audio output.
If the problem persists, try turning off the “Automatically determine input sensitivity” and “Auto microphone control” options.