Problems with Real Tek laptop microphone

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badjer27

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#298634 3-Jul-2022 00:06

The microphone in my Dell XPS i5 9560, Windows 10 Pro 64 bit, isn't working properly - when I dictate to it, it writes words completely unlike what I've just said. I've tried EVERYTHING, including re-installing and updating drivers, but no luck.
Any help appreciated.

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#2937706 3-Jul-2022 07:50

What does the other person tell you it sounds like when you make a call using the mic?

On the rare occason I've used dictation, a laptop's built in microphone or the mic in my webcam are far less accurate than a headset mic. Perhaps a lot less background noise etc because its closer to my face.

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#2937768 3-Jul-2022 09:33

Hi if you use a recorder app, and play back what you say in the recording,does it sound clear?

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#2937870 3-Jul-2022 13:05

Headset.

As discovered trying to give support to users for a number of months wfh now, the array mics on laptop's are limited at best

And if you have a headphone/mic. Get the dell maxxaudio waves app where you can pic and choose what you plugged in. Or it wont ask and will still use the onboard