17 Fixes for Corsair Void Pro Mic Not Working Issue

Corsair recently released a new microphone, the Void Pro. It has been getting rave reviews and is seen by many as one of the best headsets on the market today. However, there have been reports that some users are experiencing issues with their mic not working properly in certain games such as PUBG or Overwatch.

The “corsair void rgb usb gaming headset mic not working” is a common issue that can occur with the Corsair Void Pro. The 17 fixes are listed below.

The Corsair Void Pros are one of the most practical and reliable gaming headsets available. However, some of our customers have reported that the Corsair Void Pro Mic isn’t functioning with Discord and other VoIP apps, as well as in-game. As a result, we’ve outlined the measures you may take to totally eliminate this problem in this post.

The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working.

Why is the The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working. Issue Triggered in the first place?

After having to go through all of the possible answers and fixes for our testing, we came to the conclusion that the following must be the most important causes of the problem.

• Misconfigured Settings: It is possible that your Microphone hasn’t been configured with the best settings and due to this, the The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working. issue is being triggered. Therefore, we suggest that you reconfigure your settings using the steps below.
• Microphone Access: Due to privacy concerns, the computer may not have been allowed access to the microphone, which may prevent the microphone from being used by programs.
• Driver Issue: In certain situations, the audio driver you’re using may be obsolete or glitched, resulting in an error. As a result, we recommend that you try reinstalling the driver using the methods listed below.

Now that you’ve learned about them, it’s time to move on to the solutions.

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Before you begin, consider the following:

You should first check for hardware problems before checking for any software-related issues, therefore follow the steps below:

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• Check your headphones for any loose or damaged cords, as well as erroneous jack insertion. The issue may be solved by connecting your headphone device to a different jack.
• Another common reason of this issue is a filthy headphone jack, since a thin coating of oil or dirt may disrupt the connections of the audio jack, causing the microphone to become unresponsive. Wipe the audio jack with isopropyl alcohol to properly clean it.
• Check to verify that your headset is plugged in and double-check that it is turned “OFF,” then press and hold the mute button for 15 seconds, then press and hold the power button until the headset turns “ON.”
• If you have a USB version of this headset, the issue is caused by your computer’s USB ports. If you were previously using a “USB 2.0” port for your headset, try plugging it into a “USB 3.0” port on your PC; if you were previously using a “USB 3.0” port, try plugging it into a “USB 2.0” port to see if it works.

How to completely resolve the Corsair Void Pro Mic issue:

Change the microphone settings as a first step.

This is a very common blunder, but it will be the source of your discomfort, so check to see if you have accidentally turned “ON” the mute button on your microphone, then flip the button “OFF” and test your microphone as follows:

1. Firstly, open “Settings” by pressing the “Windows” button, navigate to the “System” option, and afterward click on the “Sounds” option. Accessing Sound Settings

1. Now, check if your microphone is selected in the “Choose your input device” option under the “Input” heading. Selecting the Headset option

1. Finally, hit the “Test your microphone” option and speak into the microphone in order to inspect it. Tapping on the Microphone Option

Allow Microphone Access (Fix 2)

1. Initially, press the “Windows” key and type “Microphone” in the search box, then select “Microphone privacy settings” from the results. Typing in the Search Box
2. When the microphone settings appear, click on the “Allow apps to access your microphone” toggle to switch it “ON”, so as a result apps can access your PC’s microphone. Tapping the ON Option
3. Finally, scroll down to the “Choose which apps can access your microphone” section, then check if the toggle for your app whose microphone you are using is also turned “ON”. Allowing Apps Access to Microphone

Fix 3: Update Audio Drivers Automatically 

1. Initially, after you have downloaded “Driver Easy” from their website, start “Driver Easy” and hit the “Scan Now” button, this will cause “Driver Easy” to scan your PC for any problems with your drivers. Scanning through Driver Easy
2. All the outdated drivers will be detected and shown into a list so you can click “Update all” to download, then install the drivers automatically. Driver Easy Detecting Drivers
3. Finally, restart your computer to let the modifications take effect, and check to see whether your microphone now works correctly.

Fix #4: Adjust the audio settings

1. Firstly, right-click on the “Speaker” icon on the lower-right of your PC home screen and select the “Sounds” option. The Sounds option is selected.

NOTE: The “Corsair VOID Wireless Gaming Dongle Headset Microphone” will not display in the device list. Right-click on an empty spot and choose “Show Disabled Devices” from the menu. Now, right-click on the “Microphone Device” that displays and choose “Enable.”

1. Now, access the “Recording” tab, then select “Headset Microphone Corsair VOID Wireless Gaming Dongle” and hit the “Set Default” button. Setting Headset as Default
2. After you have set the headset as default, click on the “Headset Microphone Corsair VOID Wireless Gaming Dongle” icon and afterward choose the “Properties” option. Headset Properties may be accessed by tapping on it.
3. After accessing the “Levels” tab, drag the slider of “Microphone” all the way to the maximum level and hit the “OK” button. Adjusting Microphone Sensitivity
4. Finally, click “OK” after pressing the “Apply” button to preserve your changes.

Fix #5: Troubleshoot Audio Issues

A easy remedy is to troubleshoot in the “Sound” settings, so follow the instructions below:

1. Initially, right-click on the “Speaker” icon on the bottom right of the Windows taskbar and select the “Troubleshoot sound problems” option. The Troubleshoot option may be accessed by tapping on it.
2. If the troubleshooting identifies any difficulties, follow the on-screen directions to fix them entirely.

iCUE and Corsair drivers must be reinstalled.

The most recent iCUE software upgrade will conflict with the Windows build that has previously been installed. If your Windows build version is “1903” or later, the Corsair audio device drivers will not function. To fix this, perform the procedures below:

1. Firstly, press the “Windows key” and type “Control panel” in the search box, after that, open “Control panel” and then access “Device Manager”. Accessing Device Manager
2. Now, click on the “Audio inputs and outputs” option and expand them, then right-click on the “Corsair headset drivers” and select the “Uninstall Device” option. Uninstalling Audio Drivers
3. After you have uninstalled the drivers, unplug your Corsair headset from your PC and reboot your computer, afterwards, access the “Control panel” again through settings, then click on the “Apps and Features” option on the left panel. Accessing Apps and features
4. Locate and “Uninstall” Corsair iCUE program, then reset your PC and download and install the newest version of iCUE software from their website.
5. Reboot your PC one last time, and when it does, make sure iCUE is active before plugging in your headset to test whether it works.

Run the Audio Troubleshooter as a last resort.

1. Initially, press the “Windows button” and access “Windows Settings”, then navigate to the “Update & Security” option. Accessing Update & Security option
2. Now, click on the “Troubleshoot” option located on the left menu list and under the “Update & Security” options.

The Troubleshoot option may be accessed by tapping on it.

1. Look through the page for any troubleshooting options but if you don’t see any, press the “Additional troubleshooters” option. Clicking on the Additional Troubleshooters option
2. Navigate to the “Recording audio” option, click to expand it, and then hit the “Run the troubleshooter” option. Hitting the Troubleshooter option
3. Any faults found on your PC will be automatically examined by Windows; however, the scan may take some time, so please be patient. Once the scan is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to repair your microphone.

Fix #8: Make sure your audio drivers are up to date.

1. Firstly, click on the start menu and type “Device Manager” in the search box, then access it. Typing in the Search Box
2. Now, click on the “Audio inputs and outputs” tab to expand it and the Corsair headset will appear, right-click on it and hit the “Update drivers” option. Updating Microphone Drivers
3. Lastly, click on the “Search automatically for drivers” option, then your PC will search for the latest drivers for your headset. Search Automatically for Drivers
4. Check to see if doing so has fixed the The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working. issue.

Fix 9: Update the Firmware on the Device

1. To begin, hit the “Start” button and type “iCUE” into the search box. Next, open the iCUE program and choose “Settings” from the app window.
2. Finally, from the left menu list, go to the “Updates” settings and choose “Check for updates” to upgrade the device firmware.

Fix 10: Corsair iCUE repair

1. Firstly, right-click on the “Start” icon and hit the “Run” option from the menu. Clicking on the Run option
2. To open the “Device Manager,” execute the following command in “Run” and click “OK”: devmgmt.msc

    

   Using the Run Prompt to Type a Command

3. In the Device Manager window, click on “Human Interface Devices” to expand the section, then right-click on “Corsair composite virtual input device” and hit the “Uninstall” option. Uninstalling Corsair drivers
4. After you have uninstalled that, download the iCUE installer file from their website and install it again completely. Downloading iCUE Software
5. Finally, in the iCUE setup box, choose the “Repair” option and then “Next,” and the iCUE repair program will check for driver faults.

Turn off Windows Exclusive Mode (Fix 11).

1. Firstly, right-click on the “Speaker” symbol on the right-bottom of the taskbar and hit the “Sounds” option from the menu. The Sounds option is selected.
2. Now, access the “Recording tab” from the window and locate your headset’s microphone, then hit the “Properties” option. Tapping on the Properties Button
3. Access the “Advanced tab” and under the “Exclusive mode” heading, uncheck the two boxes. Unchecking Exclusive Mode Boxes
4. Finally, hit the “Apply” button and then the “OK” button, then restart your computer to see whether your microphone is working.

Fix 12: Make the headset default.

Because it is not configured as the default recording device, your PC may occasionally utilize the old/built-in microphone even after plugging in new ones. To avoid this, establish your headset as the default recording device by following the steps below:

1. To begin, right-click on the “Speaker” icon in the lower right corner of your screen to open the “Sounds” box, then choose the “Recording” option.

The Sounds option is selected.

1. Now, click on your Corsair headset icon that will enable the “Set as default” button and press this button, then check if your microphone works. Tapping on Set Default Button
2. Check to see if this has fixed the The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working. issue.

Change the default format of the microphone (Fix 13)

1. To begin, right-click on the speaker icon and choose “Sounds,” then select the “Recording” tab from the “Sounds” box.

The Sounds option is selected.

1. Now, click on the Corsair headset icon to bring up the “Properties” button, and then push it.

Headset Properties may be accessed by tapping on it.

1. Navigate to the “Advanced” tab and search for the “Default Format” section, then click on the dropdown menu to expand the possibilities.

Getting to Advanced Options

1. Finally, try different qualities and sample rates in order to find out the one that works best for your headset. Tapping on Default Formats
2. After Configuring the best setting, check to see if the The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working. issue is fixed.

Fix 14: For audio jack, use a Y-splitter

If you have the Corsair void pro headset with the “3.5mm” headphone connector, this is the source of the problem. The noises from the speakers and the microphone are handled by a single audio jack, thus to correct this, follow the methods below:

1. To begin, swap the audio jack ports, then purchase a Y-splitter for your headset’s audio jack and put it into your PC’s audio port; the function of a “Y-splitter” is to give a separate connection for the speakers and microphone.

Splitter Y

1. Because inserting your headphone jack into the Y-splitter requires quite a bit of effort, make sure that the audio jack is thoroughly placed into the Y-splitter to eliminate any loose connections that might cause this issue. Finally, after completing the procedures above, check to see whether your microphone is again operational.

Discord Users’ Fixes:

Solution 1: Enable the Push-to-Talk feature.

1. Initially, open “Discord”, then on the homepage, access “User settings” located on the bottom left of the screen. Getting to the Discord Settings
2. From the left menu list, click on the “Voice & Video” option under the “App Settings” heading. Accessing Voice & Video Settings
3. Now, change the input method and set it from “Voice Activity” to “Push-to-Talk” by clicking on the “Push-to-Talk” checkbox. Tapping on Push to Talk option

Fix 2: Clear Discord’s Voice Preferences

1. To begin, tap the “Windows” key and enter “Discord” into the search box. Once Discord has launched, go to “Settings” in the bottom left corner of the app window.

Getting to the Discord Settings

1. Now, access the “Voice & Video” options located in the left menu list and after scrolling to the bottom of the settings, click on the “Reset voice settings” option, therefore “Discord” will reboot.

Resetting Voice & Audio Settings

3rd Fix: Change the Input Sensitivity Settings

1. On “Discord’s” homepage, access “User settings”, then open the “Voice & Video” settings on the left.

Resetting Voice & Audio Settings

1. Scroll down to the “Input sensitivity” bar, which is located beneath the “Input Mode” option.

Input Sensitivity Bar is what you’re looking for.

1. Finally, turn “Automatically calculate input sensitivity” on and talk into the microphone; if the see-through bar below changes to “Solid Green,” your microphone is operating.

Selecting the Switch option

1. If the last step didn’t work, toggle the “Automatically determine input sensitivity” switch option “OFF” and then click to drag the manual slider of the “Input sensitivity” to the centre or a little further, therefore, see if the bar moves from its place when you talk, which should mean that the microphone is working. Selecting the Switch option
2. Check to see if this has fixed the The Corsair Void Pro microphone isn’t working. issue.

If you’re still having trouble, please get in touch with us for further help.

The “corsair void elite mic quiet” is a known issue that has been present for a while. Corsair has released 17 fixes to fix the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Corsair void pro mic not working?

A: The microphone on your Corsair void pro headset is not operating as intended. Its possible it has been damaged in some way, or maybe the mic was never properly connected to begin with. You should try checking for damage and make sure that you have a good connection between the mic and headphone jack by testing them yourself before contacting Corsair support about this issue.

Why is my Corsair headset mic not working?

A: The microphone is not working because the Corsair headset you are using does not support mic audio.

How do I fix the mic on my arm Corsair Void headphones?

A: The mic on the arm of Corsair Void headphones can be easily fixed by simply taking a screwdriver and removing one from your headset.

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