This article provides a comprehensive guide to resolving audio issues in Windows. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn’t.

Surface comes with built-in stereo speakers, mics, and a headset jack to provide great sound for videos, calls, and music. Learn how to adjust the volume and add audio accessories.

Windows lets you convert stereo sound into a single channel so you can hear everything, even if you're using just one headphone. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Accessibility > Audio, and …

Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Input, select the microphone that you want to test. In Input settings, look at Input volume while speaking into the microphone. If the bar moves while you speak, …

Troubleshoot Surface sound and audio accessories. Find solutions if your Surface speakers aren't working or you're experiencing built-in speaker issues.

To change your speaker, microphone, or camera settings in a Teams meeting or a call, go to Device settings.

In the upper right corner of the Contacts List in Skype, select More , then Settings. In Audio & Video, under Microphone, make sure your microphone or headset is selected.

Manage your device settings in Microsoft Teams. Customize your microphone and camera settings to change your sound and video experience on Teams.

In the lower-left corner of the Microsoft Lync main window, click the audio device menu, and then click Audio Device Settings. Under Audio device, click the Check Call Quality button to make a test call …

In device Properties, select Windows Sonic for Headphones under Spatial sound, then select Apply. You can get other spatial sound options by downloading Dolby Access or DTS Sound Unbound from the …