2. Check the PC Audio Settings
Another thing you can do is check out the audio settings on your system by following the steps below to ensure that there is an issue with the low volume level or that the volume is muted. To do this:
- Right-click on the Speaker icon in the system tray.
- Now, select the Open Sound Settings menu.
- Click on the Device properties option.
- Make sure to manually adjust the volume slider to 50% or more.
- Restart the PC to check for the issue again.
3. Check the Game Audio Settings
Sometimes, conflicts with the in-game audio settings or issues with the microphone settings on the PC might trigger the microphone not working. You can follow the steps below to do so:
- Launch the Steam client > Run Goose Goose DUCK.
- Click on Options from the in-game menu.
- Ensure the Microphone option is set to the correct device.
- Click on the Test button to check Voice Recognition.
- You should also check if the Master Volume is set to high or not. Keep it to more than 50%.
- Click on Apply to save changes and then try running the game.
4. Update the Audio Driver
It seems that multiple affected players have reported the outdated audio driver on their Windows PC. If you’re also using the outdated sound driver for a while then make sure to check for updates by following the steps below:
- Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager from the list.
- Double-click on Sound, Video, and Game Controllers.
- Right-click on the correct audio device that you’re using.
- Select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
- If there is an update available, the system will automatically download & install it.
- Once done, restart the computer to apply changes.
5. Update Goose Goose DUCK
You can try updating the Goose Goose Duck game on your PC via the Steam client to avoid potential bugs or incompatibility issues whatsoever. Mostly an outdated game version can cause several issues with the game launching, voice chat, graphical glitches, etc. To do this:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on Goose Goose DUCK from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
- It may take some time to install the update > Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try launching the game again.
6. Verify and Repair Game Files
If in case, your game files become corrupted or missing for some unexpected reasons then verifying and repairing the game files using the game launcher can help you a lot. Otherwise, you may encounter several issues with the game launching, connectivity, performance-related issues, audio or graphical glitches, etc. To do this:
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Goose Goose DUCK from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to the Local Files tab.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, just restart your computer, and check if the Goose Goose DUCK Mic Not Working issue is fixed or not.
7. Grant Microphone Access to Goose Goose DUCK
The chances are high that granting the microphone access to the Goose Goose DUCK game executable might fix the microphone not working issue on the PC. Sometimes the Windows system and microphone don’t give access to a couple of installed programs which is quite common. To do so:
- Press the Win+R keys to open the Run dialog box.
- Type ms-settings:privacy-microphone > Click on OK to open Microphone Settings.
- Go to the Microphone option > Enable the Allow apps to access your microphone toggle.
- Turn On the Goose Goose DUCK program from the list to use the microphone.
- Now, reboot the PC to check for the issue.
8. Set Your Microphone as Default
It’s also recommended to set your active microphone (connected) as a default one on the Windows computer to ensure you’ve selected the right device. If the microphone isn’t selected that you’re trying to use then you will surely encounter similar issues in most scenarios.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on System > Go to Sound.
- Here you’ll find out the Output option > Make sure to select the specific microphone device.
- If the microphone isn’t listed, just click on Add device to pair a new output device.
- Once done, go to More Sound Settings > Click on the Recording tab.
- Now, select the correct microphone device > Click on Set default.
- Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
9. Reset the Network Settings
If none of the methods worked for you then make sure to perform a reset of the networking settings on the PC by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the networking connectivity glitch. Do keep in mind that after resetting the network settings, you’ll need to manually connect to the Google DNS or Wi-Fi network if you were using it.
- Open the Start menu > Type and search Network Reset.
- Click on Network Reset from the result.
- Now, click on Reset Now > If prompted, confirm the same.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes. It should fix the Goose Goose DUCK Mic Not Working issue.
That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
