CS2 Mic Not Working

Anyone who’s ever played a competitive multiplayer game knows the importance of communication. More importantly, if you fail to provide crucial info in a do-or-die round, you risk getting flamed by a kid with anger issues and a $5 microphone that might permanently damage your eardrums. If you need a guide on how to mute players in CS2, then click here. In order to avoid toxic teammates yapping about your lack of communication, one should be able to access the microphone at any given moment, and if you’re experiencing certain issues related to your mic not working, then this article was written for you. This article will help you find possible roots of this issue and help you resolve them.

How to Change Mic Input in CS2?

Don’t worry if you find yourself unable to change the mic input in CS2. It is fairly easy, just follow these steps: 

1. Launch CS2 and head to the Settings tab in the top-right corner

2. Then proceed to the Audio tab below the main menu options

3. Click the Voice button to access all the microphone-related settings

4. Press on the dropdown menu and select the microphone of your choice.

5. Test your microphone by speaking and checking if the voice input meter responds. Also, make sure to set an optimal Microphone Trigger Threshold, so that your teammates can distinctly hear you. Don’t make it too loud though!  
   

Important! 

Make sure that the setting in your operating system don’t clash with CS2. Windows users know how prone this operating system to sudden surprises, including changing your default audio device without your knowledge. There are websites like Mic Test that allow you to see if your microphone works outside CS2. Also, you can just test your microphone in Discord or TeamSpeak. If the issue is prevalent in Windows, then here’s what you need to do: 

1. Right-click the Speaker icon in the bottom right corner of the screen

2. Click the Sound Settings

3. Select a proper input device you wish to use in CS2

Fix Not Working Microphone in CS2 Settings

If your microphone isn't working in CS2, the issue might be within the game settings. Here are some troubleshooting steps:

1. Check if your microphone is enabled by going to Settings > Audio

2. Toggle Voice/Microphone Mode to “Open Microphone” or “Push to Talk”, depending on your preference.

3. Below the Voice/Microphone Mode dropdown menu there’s a “Go To Microphone Key Binding” button which allows to bind a Push to talk key you're comfortable using

4. Another option that seem to help some users with this issue is enabling Streamlined Push To Talk, so try to activate this option as well. 

Fix Not Working Microphone in Steam

Oftentimes, the issue may occur on Steam’s end, so here’s what you can try in that case:

1. Launch Steam and click on the Steam button in the top-left corner of the screen

2. Proceed to Settings

3. Then go to the Voice tab

4. Select a desired microphone in the Voice Input device dropdown menu

5. Adjust the Microphone Volume

6. You can also perform a microphone test by clicking the Start Microphone Test button 

Fix CS:GO/CS2 Not Working Microphone in PC Settings

If the problem persists, it might be a system-wide issue. Here's how to check your Windows settings:

1. Right-click the Speaker icon in the bottom right corner of the screen

2. Click the Sound Settings

3. Select a proper input device you wish to use in CS2

4. If the issue persists, scroll down to Advanced and click the Input Devices next to Troubleshoot common sound problems

5. Press the Windows key, then write down Settings and proceed to Settings

6. Head to Privacy & Security, scroll down to Microphone 

7. Make sure that CS2 has access to your microphone

If your microphone still doesn't work, try updating or reinstalling your audio drivers. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Not Working Mic in CS2

• How to use a mic in CS2? 

Click and hold the ‘K’ button (by default, you can also bind it to any other key) while speaking. Once you release a button, your voice will not be heard to your teammates. You can also set your microphone to Open Microphone in Settings. 

• Why is mic not working in CS2 but works everywhere else? 
  

This could be due to incorrect device selected in CS2 settings. Also, you should double-check the permissions in CS2, so that your client has access to your input device. 

• Why is the CS2 mic not working when dead?

If this happens, then press Console, copy and paste the sv_deadtalk 1 command and press Enter.