Macabre Microphone Troubleshooting Guide

[p][/p][h2]Macabre uses your system’s default microphone[/h2][p]If voice chat isn’t working, it’s usually because your system default microphone isn’t set correctly. Follow the steps below to fix it.[/p][p][/p][p]Note: You can only test your microphone in the lobby or in-game settings menu, as Macabre requires a connection to Steam’s servers to transmit voice chat. It won’t activate on the main menu.[/p][p][/p][h2]Step 1: Set Your Default Microphone[/h2][p][/p][h3]Windows 11:[/h3]

1. [p]Go to: Settings > System > Sound[/p]
2. [p]Under Input, choose your preferred microphone[/p]
3. [p]Speak into it and check the input level bar responds[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Windows 10:[/h3]

1. [p]Go to: Settings > System > Sound[/p]
2. [p]Scroll to Input and select your mic from the list[/p]
3. [p]Check the mic level responds when you speak[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Step 2: Allow Microphone Access[/h2][p][/p][p]Windows 11:
[/p][p]Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone[/p]

1. [p]Turn Microphone access On[/p]
2. [p]Allow Desktop apps access[/p]

[p]Windows 10:
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1. [p]Settings > Privacy > Microphone[/p]
2. [p]Turn Allow apps to access your microphone On[/p]

[h2]Step 3: Set Steam Voice Input to ‘Default[/h2][p][/p][p]Some players have reported that setting their Steam voice input device to ‘Default’ improves mic detection.[/p][p]To check:[/p]

1. [p]Open Steam[/p]
2. [p]Go to: Settings > Voice[/p]
3. [p]Set your Input Device to Default device[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]🔁 Important: Restart Required[/h2][p][/p][p]You must restart Macabre after making these changes for them to take effect.
[/p][p]Once set, Macabre will automatically use your default mic for in-game voice chat.[/p][p]See you (and hear you) in the Rift.[/p][p][/p][h2]Still Need Help?[/h2][p][/p][p]Jump into our Discord and head to the #support-ticket channel. We’ll get you sorted![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]