In case you're tired of playing charades

Are meeting participants struggling to hear you during Zoom calls? Does your microphone suddenly stop working during a meeting? These are some of the embarrassing online meeting moments that we all try to avoid. If this describes your current situation, the solutions in this guide will help you fix audio-related issues on Zoom.

Microphone failures in Zoom can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from temporary software issues to incorrect audio settings, and even hardware problems.

So first of all, check if the microphone is working properly. You can launch other video conferencing apps and check if they detect your microphone. For external headphones and portable USB microphones, check if the cables are not broken. Also check if they are properly connected to the right ports on your computer.