Many Corsair HS60 users have reported that the microphone of their headset is not working. If you are facing the same issue with your HS60, then we know how you’re feeling.
But don’t worry, the problem may be isn’t with your Corsair HS60 headset. Several reasons like faulty driver or audio settings may lead you to this issue with your Corsair headset.
In this article, we have mentioned all the possible reasons that may trigger the mic not working issue with the Corsair HS60 headset and provided 6 effective solutions to fix it. So, without any further ado, let’s identify and fix your headset below.
Reasons For Corsair Hs60 Mic Not Working
The Corsair HS60 mic may not work for various reasons such as:
- Incorrect microphone settings.
- Faulty or outdated audio driver.
- Your microphone isn’t enabled for the specific app.
- Faulty USB port.
- Problem with the system file.
- Outdated Windows Version.
As there are different reasons that may trigger this issue, the solutions to fix it are also different. For this, you need to identify the exact cause of this issue and then implement the proper solution to fix it.
Steps To Fix Mic Not Working Issue
All the solutions to fix this issue are given here. You can choose any of them if you know the exact cause of this issue. But if you are not sure about the exact cause for the mic not working issue, then try all these solutions one by one until you find the proper reason and fix it.
Solution 1: Check For Hardware Issues
Before checking the settings and drivers, first, you need to ensure there are no hardware issues with your headset.
- Ensure the USB port is working correctly.
- Check if the volume gear or regulator of the Corsair Headset is turned down. If it is, then raise the mic volume from your headset to make the mic work.
If any hardware-related problem persists with your Corsair HS60 headset, you should contact Corsair for support or have the headset repaired.
Solution 2: Change Microphone Settings
If the microphone of your Corsair HS60 headset isn’t working, then you need to check the audio settings first. Follow the steps below to change the microphone settings:
Step 1: Right-click on the Speaker icon on the taskbar and select Sound.
Step 2: Click on the Recording Tab.
Step 3: Right-click on the empty area and tick Show Disabled Devices.
Step 4: Right-click the Corsair HS60 microphone and click Enable.
Step 5: Again, right-click on the headset and click Set as Default Device.
Step 6: Right-click the Corsair HS60 microphone and click Properties.
Step 7: Go to the Levels tab, and increase the volume to 100%.
Step 8: Click on the OK button, and again check whether the mic is working or not.
Solution 3: Allow Access To Your Headset Mic
If all the audio settings are just as they should be, and the mic is still not working for specific apps, then you need to check whether the mic of your Corsair HS60 is enabled for all apps or not. Follow the steps below to allow access to your headset mic:
Step 1: Press Windows + I to go to Settings.
Step 2: Navigate to Privacy.
Step 3: On the right panel, scroll down to the App Permission, and select Microphone.
Step 4: Check if the Microphone access is disabled, and if it is, just toggle it on to enable the access.
Note: You should also check whether the microphone is enabled for all installed apps or not. If not, you must need to enable them.
Step 5: Restart your computer.
Solution 4: Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter
If you can’t find any faulty settings, then you need to run the audio troubleshooter to find them. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
Step 2: Locate the Recording Audio, click the Run the Troubleshooter button and wait until the troubleshooting process ends. It will automatically fix if the issue is related to the settings or a faulty system.
Solution 5: Update Your Audio Drivers To Solve Corsair Hs60 Mic Not Working
As we already have mentioned that faulty or outdated drivers can also cause mic issues with headsets, you can update your audio driver to fix it. Here is how you can update your audio driver:
Step 1: Right-click on the Windows icon and select Device Manager from the WinX menu.
Step 2: Expand Audio input and output and right-click on the Corsair HS60 microphone.
Step 3: Now, select Update Driver.
Step 4: Select Search Automatically for driver and follow the on-screen prompts until your driver is up to date.
Step 5: Restart your computer and check if the mic issue with your Corsair HS60 is resolved or not.
Incompatible versions of Windows can also trigger issues like the mic not working. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security ＞ Windows Update ＞ Check for updates to update your Windows and check if the issue resolves or not. If none of the above solutions works you need to take your headset to a nearby service or contact the service provider.
Solution 6: Update your Windows System
Incompatible versions of Windows can also trigger issues like the mic not working. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security ＞ Windows Update ＞ Check for updates to update your Windows and check if the issue resolves or not. If none of the above solutions works you need to take your headset to a nearby service or contact the service provider.
Conclusion
All the possible reasons and solutions to fix the mic issue of your Corsair HS60 headset are provided above this article and we hope, you can fix the mic not working issue by implementing any of these solutions. If none of these solutions can fix the issue, contact Corsair customer service for further assistance to fix the issue. Thanks for reading!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.How Do I Set Up My Corsair Hs60 Microphone?
To set up your Corsair HS60 headset, attach the detachable microphone and plug it into a USB port on your PC. Before plugging it into the back of your motherboard, remove the rubber cap and attach the windscreen for maximum power. The white LED light on the right earcup will indicate that your headset is ready to use.
2.How Do I Turn My Corsair Mic Up?
To turn your Corsair mic up, you need to select your headset in iCUE software. There, you need to navigate to Device Settings and will find a Mic Boost slider. You can use that slider to increase the volume of your Corsair mic.
