Fix Discord Mic Not Working on Mac: Quick & Easy Solution

Updated at: 09/07/2025

Is your Discord mic refusing to cooperate on your Mac? Frustrating, right? Don't worry, you're not alone! This guide offers quick and easy fixes to get your voice heard again. We'll troubleshoot common issues, from simple settings adjustments to more advanced solutions. Whether it's a permission problem, input selection error, or something else entirely, we'll help you pinpoint the cause and get back to chatting in no time. Let's get your Discord mic working!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Access System Preferences

    • Go to the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
    • Search for "Security & Privacy" or click on it directly in the System Preferences window.
    Search for "Security & Privacy" or click on it directly in the System Preferences window. Search for "Security & Privacy" or click on it directly in the System Preferences window.
    Access System Preferences

  2. Unlock Security & Privacy Settings

    • If necessary, click the lock icon in the bottom left corner and enter your password to unlock the settings.
    If necessary, click the lock icon in the bottom left corner and enter your password to unlock the settings.
    Unlock Security & Privacy Settings

  3. Navigate to Microphone Privacy Settings

    • Select the "Privacy" tab.
    • Choose "Microphone" from the list on the left.
    Choose "Microphone" from the list on the left. Choose "Microphone" from the list on the left.
    Navigate to Microphone Privacy Settings

  4. Grant Discord Microphone Access

    • Check the box next to Discord to grant it access to your microphone.
    Check the box next to Discord to grant it access to your microphone.
    Grant Discord Microphone Access

  5. Test Microphone

    • Quit System Preferences, restart Discord (or ensure it's not running before starting these steps), and test your microphone.
    Quit System Preferences, restart Discord (or ensure it's not running before starting these steps), and test your microphone.
    Test Microphone
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Tips

  • If the Security & Privacy settings are locked, you'll need to enter your Mac's password to make changes.
  • Make sure Discord isn't running when you're making these changes. Restarting Discord after making changes may be necessary.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Incorrect Microphone Selection

Reason: Discord might be using the wrong microphone input, such as an internal microphone when you intend to use an external one.
Solution: In Discord's settings, under Voice & Video, explicitly select the correct microphone from the input device dropdown menu.

2. Muted Microphone

Reason: The microphone might be accidentally muted in Discord, your system settings, or even on the microphone device itself.
Solution: Check the mute button in Discord, macOS's sound settings, and on your microphone's hardware (if applicable) to ensure it's unmuted.

3. Low Input Volume

Reason: The microphone's input volume in either Discord or system settings might be too low to register any sound.
Solution: Increase the input volume slider for your microphone in both Discord's voice & video settings and macOS's sound settings.

FAQs

My Discord mic still isn't working after trying the troubleshooting steps. What else can I do?
If the basic troubleshooting steps haven't resolved the issue, there are a few more advanced options to consider. Try restarting your Mac completely, updating your Mac's operating system and Discord app to the latest versions, checking your Mac's audio device settings outside of Discord (System Preferences > Sound), and testing your microphone with other applications to see if the problem is Discord-specific or a broader system issue. If the problem persists, you may need to contact Discord support or Apple support for more advanced assistance.