If still facing microphone issues, try to install or update the audio drivers. Skype is a great software however not without its flaws. The microphone issue is not something new however some of the solutions mentioned in this guide are. So make sure to go through all the steps mentioned in the guide to resolve [...]

Some high-end sound devices will work with Audacity but don't use the Windows standard mixer interface. As a result, you won't be able to select your input sources such as microphone or adjust their recording levels in Audacity. You can do so in the custom mixer application shipped with the device. Windows Update is potentially [...]