Ground Branch Mic not working on PC [Fix]

If the Mic or Microphone is not working in Ground Branch when playing the game of your Windows 11/10 PC then this post will help you. Ground Branch is a shooter video game loved by millions of gaming enthusiasts. While it works smoothly most of the time, it is not uncommon to run into errors and issues. One of these issues reported by its users is that the microphone doesn’t work on Ground Branch. This basically prevents users from using the in-game voice chat, as your microphone won’t just work. There can be several factors contributing to this problem. In any case, you can try the fixes we have mentioned in the article to resolve the issue.

Why is my microphone not working on Ground Branch?

Here are the potential causes why your mic might not be working on the Ground Branch game:

• If your microphone is faulty, it won’t work. So, make sure that your mic is in the proper working condition physically.
• In case the microphone access for Ground Branch is disabled by mistake, you will face the issue at hand. Hence, enable microphone access for Ground Branch on your PC.
• This issue could also be caused if your Windows is not updated. So, install all pending Windows updates and then see if the problem is fixed.
• It can also be caused by multiple audio input devices connected to your PC interfering with the microphone you are currently using. Hence, you can try disabling all other unused audio input devices to fix the problem.
• In many cases, players learn that they were muted by their server admin, so their mic was not working. So, in that case, you can ask your server admin to unmute you.

There may be other scenarios that could cause your mic not to work on Ground Branch. Based on the scenario that best suits you, try the fix listed below to resolve the problem.

Microphone or Mic not working in Ground Branch on Windows PC

If the Mic or Microphone is not working in Ground Branch and you are unable to use the in-game voice chat, then try the following suggestions:

1. Ensure that your mic is working properly.
2. Enable mic access for Ground Branch.
3. Make sure your Windows is up-to-date.
4. Relaunch the game to detect the new microphone.
5. Turn off all unused audio input devices.
6. Connect another mic and make it the default recording device.
7. Set the in-game Voice Input Mode to Push To Talk.
8. Enable Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device.
9. Request the server admin to unmute you, if applicable.

1] Ensure that your mic is working properly

The first thing you should do is make sure that your mic is in proper working condition. So, plug it into another device and check whether you can speak through your mic. Also, check if the mic is working in other apps and games on your PC or not.

If your mic is fine and it is still not working on Ground Branch, try the next potential fix.

2] Enable mic access for Ground Branch

The problem might also be caused if microphone access for Ground Branch is disabled for some reason. Hence, if applicable, provide microphone access for the Ground Branch game to resolve the issue.

Here are the steps to enable the microphone from Privacy & security settings:

1. Firstly, launch the Settings app using Win+I hotkey and navigate to the Privacy & settings tab.
2. Now, scroll down to the App permissions section and select Microphone.
3. Next, locate the Ground Branch game and make sure the toggle is enabled.
4. Once done, relaunch the game and check if the microphone is working now or not.

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3] Make sure your Windows is up-to-date

You should also make sure that your Windows is up-to-date. Ground Branch requires an essential infrastructure update to work smoothly. Hence, open the Settings app and go to the Windows Update tab. Then, press the Check for updates button and install all pending updates. After that, Windows will restart. You can then try launching the game and see if the problem is fixed or not.

4] Relaunch the game to detect the new microphone

If you have plugged in the headset after opening the game, the game may not have detected the microphone, which is causing the problem. So, unplug the headset, close the game, reconnect the headset, and then relaunch the game to see if the problem is resolved.

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5] Turn off all unused audio input devices

If you have more than one headset connected to your PC or laptop, you might face this issue. If the scenario is applicable, disabling all other unused audio input devices should fix the problem for you. This method proved effective for many affected users and might work for you as well.

Here are the steps to disable other unused audio input devices on your PC:

1. Firstly, open Control Panel from that taskbar search option.
2. Now, click on the Sound category which will open up a Sound window.
3. Next, go to the Recording tab and right-click on the unused device.
4. From the appeared context menu, select the Disable option.
5. Repeat steps (3) and (4) for all unused input audio devices.
6. Finally, open the Ground Branch game and check if the problem is fixed or not.

If the problem still persists, go ahead and try the next potential solution to fix the problem.

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6] Connect another mic and make it the default recording device

If the above fixes didn’t help, try connecting a different microphone and setting it as the default recording device. Many players were able to fix the problem using this workaround.

Here is how to set your new mic as the default recording device:

1. Firstly, press the Win+I hotkey to open the Settings app.
2. Now, go to the System tab and select the Sound option.
3. Next, scroll down to the Input section and find & select your newly connected microphone.
4. After that, launch the game and check whether the problem is resolved.

If this method doesn’t help, try the next fix.

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7] Set the in-game Voice Input Mode to Push To Talk

You can also try fixing the issue by changing the in-game Voice Input Mode to Push To Talk. This method has worked for some affected users. So, you can also try the same and see if it resolves the issue. Here is how to do that:

1. Firstly, open Ground Branch and open its Settings.
2. Now, go to the Audio tab and then select Voice Input Mode present under the Communications category.
3. Next, select Push To Talk (PTT) mode as Voice Input Mode.
4. After that, press the Apply button to save changes.
5. Finally, go to the game and check whether the problem is resolved or not.

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8] Enable Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device

One more thing you can do to fix the issue is to enable the Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device feature for your microphone. You can access this option from the Advanced tab present inside the mic’s Properties. Here is how you can do that:

1. Firstly, open Control Panel and go to the Sound category (refer to the method (5)).
2. Now, in the Sound window, select your active microphone and press the right-click on it.
3. Next, choose the Properties option from the appeared context menu.
4. After that, in the Microphone Properties window, navigate to the Advanced tab.
5. Then, enable the Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device option and press the OK button.
6. Finally, open your game and check if the problem is fixed or not.

If this method doesn’t work for you, try the next potential solution to fix the issue.

9] Request the server admin to unmute you, if applicable

If none of the above solutions worked for you, there is a chance that you are muted by your server admin. Many players later found out that the server admin blocked their communications. So, ask the server admin and check whether they have muted you. If yes, you can request the server admin to unmute you.

Hope this helps!

Why is my mic not picking up anything?

If your mic is not working properly, make sure you have enabled access to your microphone on your system. Also, check whether the mic is in proper working order.

How can I test my microphone?

To test your microphone on Windows, just open the Settings app and go to System > Sound > Microphone. From here, click on the Start test button associated with the Test your microphone option and test your microphone. You can also use free mic testing software and online tools to test your microphone.

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