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# How to set a default microphone

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For Hosted Sessions and Voice Over tests (available for Screen Recording studies), it's required for the host and participant to have the right microphone set in your operating system, for a proper voice recording. Here's how to do it for Windows 10.

NOTE: It's recommended that the host and participant use headphones with a microphone to avoid recording echo.

First, please right-click the sound icon in your notification area and select “Open Sound settings”.

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A window with settings will open (the Sound tab). Find the "Choose your input device" option and choose the right microphone from the list. Then close this window.

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Here's how to do it for Mac: [https://hirevuesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028433311-Microphone-Settings-Mac-Apple-](https://hirevuesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028433311-Microphone-Settings-Mac-Apple-)

 

You may also check if there is a correct microphone set in your browser. For Chrome, please go to its settings and find the "Privacy and security" tab. Then choose "Site Settings" -\> "Permissions" -\> "Microphone" and check/choose the device from the list.

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