Macabre uses your system’s default microphone
If voice chat isn’t working, it’s usually because your system default microphone isn’t set correctly. Follow the steps below to fix it.
Note: You can only test your microphone in the lobby or in-game settings menu, as Macabre requires a connection to Steam’s servers to transmit voice chat. It won’t activate on the main menu.
Step 1: Set Your Default Microphone
Windows 11:
Go to: Settings > System > Sound
Under Input, choose your preferred microphone
Speak into it and check the input level bar responds
Windows 10:
Go to: Settings > System > Sound
Scroll to Input and select your mic from the list
Check the mic level responds when you speak
Step 2: Allow Microphone Access
Windows 11:
Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone
Turn Microphone access On
Allow Desktop apps access
Windows 10:
Settings > Privacy > Microphone
Turn Allow apps to access your microphone On
Step 3: Set Steam Voice Input to ‘Default
Some players have reported that setting their Steam voice input device to ‘Default’ improves mic detection.
To check:
Open Steam
Go to: Settings > Voice
Set your Input Device to Default device
🔁 Important: Restart Required
You must restart Macabre after making these changes for them to take effect.
Once set, Macabre will automatically use your default mic for in-game voice chat.
See you (and hear you) in the Rift.
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