Your Quest 2 Microphone might not work well. The Quest 2 Mic might fail to function after the Oculus Link connection. Here are some steps you can follow to fix the problem:
1. Wear The Headset Properly
You might think that your mic is not working and that it is faulty. Oculus Quest 2 microphone only works when you have put your headset on. Wear your headset properly. You might struggle to understand why your headset microphone is not working at all when you have not put it on. Note that it will only work when you have the headset on. Don’t try any other step before confirming the functionality of your mic by putting the headset on, otherwise you might end up destroying your Oculus headset and it was not faulty in the first place.
Go to these other steps if the mic is not functioning at all.
2. Activate The Mic Using Voice Recorder
Follow these steps to activate your mic using a voice recorder:
- Locate the Oculus Software and check whether the Quest 2 is connected.
- Open settings using your device and make sure that Quest 2 Microphone is set as the Input device.
- Start recording with the Voice recorder on.
- Wear your headset and keep on recording.
- Disconnect the Oculus Link cable from the headset and connect again.
- Permit headset to access PC using the headset then activate Oculus Link.
The Voice recorder on your PC should show circles indicating that sound is picked from Quest 2 microphone.
3. Check The Input Device On Your PC
You might be using the wrong recording device on your PC and wondering why your Oculus Quest 2 microphone is not working. You will therefore need to follow these steps:
- Turn on your PC and Quest 2 headset, connect the headset to the PC.
- The Oculus Quest 2 must successfully connect with the Oculus software on your PC.
- Using your PC, go to windows, search Sound Settings and select it.
- On the input section, ensure that the selected Input device is Oculus Virtual Audio Device which is the Oculus headset microphone.
This will ensure that the input device is correct, test the microphone with your headset on.
4. Deactivate ‘Allow Applications To Take Exclusive Control Of This Device‘
Try the following steps to see whether your mic will function well:
- Go to Windows and search sound settings.
- Go to Related Settings and open the Sound Control Panel.
- With the Headset Microphone set as the default device for recording, click on Recording.
- Choose Headset Microphone then select Properties.
- Move to the tab named Advanced and disable ‘Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device.
- Click Ok so that the changes are activated.
5. Allow Access To Microphone In Windows
You might need to allow the device to access the microphone using windows on your PC in the Microphone privacy settings. Use these steps to enable this feature:
- Go to Windows, type, and choose Microphone Privacy.
- Activate microphone access for the device.
- Move downwards to Allow apps to access your microphone and enable the microphone.
- Move further down to Allow desktop apps to access your microphone and again, enable the microphone.
6. Deactivate ‘Hear Computer Audio in VR’
This is a software approach and you will need to take the following steps:
- Got to Oculus Software on your PC.
- Select Devices.
- Choose Quest 2 and Touch.
- Deactivate/disable Hear Computer Audio in VR.
Disabling this feature could help solve your microphone issues.
7. Confirm Whether Oculus Is An Input In All Your 3rd Party Software
You might be using 3rd party software to integrate the hardware and software. If this is the case, confirm whether:
- Oculus is set as an input device.
- Steam settings have Oculus Microphone selected.
- For 3rd party VR software, Oculus Virtual Audio Device should be selected as the input device.
- Oculus Software must have Quest 2 Microphone as the input device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Use The Oculus Quest Microphone With The Link Cable?
Here is how to use Quest microphone with Link Cable:
After connecting the cable follow these steps:
- On your PC, right-click the speaker icon.
- Choose Open Sound Settings.
- Choose Oculus Quest 2 or Quest as the Input Device from the Input section.
- Put your headset on to use the in-built mic.
How Does The Quest 2 Mic Function?
The Oculus headset has a microphone array close to your mouth that detects your voice. Ever wondered why the mic does not work when the headset is not strapped on your head? Well, it is because the array that detects your voice is not close to your mouth. The microphone will function whenever you are having a chat as long as the mic is not muted.
How Do I Fast Toggle Oculus Quest 2 Microphone?
Using the Quick Actions Menu, you can fast toggle the microphone. Follow these steps:
- Go to the Universal Menu and choose Quick Actions
- Choose microphone
- Once the microphone icon turns blue, other people will not get your audio
How Do I Use The Mute Function On My Quest 2 Mic?
The mute function on Quest 2 will allow you to turn off your microphone. Follow these steps to use the mute function:
- Locate the Oculus button on the right controller and press it to access the universal then choose Settings.
- Choose Device.
- Scroll using the right thumbstick until you find Mute Microphone.
- Click on the Mute Microphone to activate muted microphone mode.
