Where is the mic on my Dell Inspiron laptop?

The microphone is typically located near the top of the screen, close to the webcam.

How do I access my microphone on my Dell?

Try the following. In Windows go to Control Panel > Sound > Recording. Select the laptop microphone as the default, click on ‘properties’ box, in the general tab – device usage, select use this device (enable) click Apply.

Does Dell Inspiron have built in microphone?

Dell desktop computers do not include a built-in microphone, but offer a microphone jack where an external microphone can be connected. If a connected microphone does not seem to work, the device may be disabled or have its volume sensitivity set too low.

Is there a built in microphone on my Dell laptop?

Most Dell notebook computers have a built-in microphone to use with various programs, such as Sound Recorder, Windows Speech Recognition or Voice-over-IP software. Dell desktop computers do not include a built-in microphone, but offer a microphone jack where an external microphone can be connected.

Is the internal mic on a Dell Inspiron 1525 working?

I have a Dell inspiron 1525 and recently upgraded to windows 7. Since then all is good except for the fact that the internal microphone doesn’t work at all. I have tried to install the sigmatel driver, but it says it doesn’t support my operating system, even when I try and install it with compatibility mode.

Where is the microphone on a Dell Inspiron?

It’s on the very front panel (it’s a pinhole). If you’re still lost, check the manual (I know, it’s painful) it’s clearly marked in there.

Why is my mic on my Inspiron not working?

Re: Inspiron 1525 mic not working! Please help i need it badly Try running the Dell Diagnostics audio tests. There should be a test for the internal and external mic there. Another way to test the mic is to open Windows Sound Recorder. Configure it for mic recording and press the recording button. If the line moves then the mic is working.

Is there an IDT audio driver for Dell Inspiron 1525?

When Sigmatel went out of business it was absorbed by IDT and the early IDT drivers seem to be based on the Sigmatel ones. The IDT R226903 audio driver for 7 reportedly works on the 1525 so it is worth a try. You might be able to install it directly, but the instructions I was given were as follows: