How to select a different mic or speaker connected to the Razer Blade

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This article will provide you with the steps on how to select a different mic or speaker connected to the Razer Blade.

To select a different microphone or speaker for the Razer Blade when there are multiple audio devices connected to the laptop, follow the steps below: 

  1. Click on the Speaker icon on your system tray
  2. Expand the options by clicking the device name.

    Selected playback device highlighted via system tray in Windows 10

  3. Select the mic or speaker you want to use.

    Playback device options expanded via system tray

You can also do the following steps:

  1. To change the speaker, right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and go to Sounds > Playback.

    Sound settings with speakers highlighted

  2. Select the speaker you wish to use and click “Set Default”.
  3. To change the microphone, click the “Recording tab” and select the microphone you wish to use. Click “Set Default”.

    Recording tab opened to reveal microphone options

To adjust the sensitivity of the microphone, follow these following steps:

  1. Right-click the speaker icon and select “Recording Devices”.
  2. Right-click on the selected microphone and select “Properties”.

    Recording devices with properties option highlighted

  3. Click on “Levels” tab and adjust the slide bar to adjust the sensitivity of the microphone.

    Microphone levels adjustment slider via Headset Microphone Properties

  4. Click “Apply” then “OK” to save the changes.

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