How to Mute a Mic in Headphones

It's not difficult to mute the mic on a headset, but the option is usually hidden.

One of the more common types of computer mic setup is the headset-style microphone. These are essentially a pair of headphones with a mic-arm attached to them, and they are typically used for communicating back and forth with other computer users without the need to pipe the audio through the computer speakers. Occasionally, however, a moment might arise when you want to listen to the audio without contributing yourself, and so want to mute the mic without muting the headphones. Fortunately, this is a relatively simple process.

Instructions

1. Locate the "Sound" icon in the task bar in the bottom right corner of your computer screen. It will look like a small gray megaphone.

2. Double-click the "Sound" icon to bring up the sound master control panel.

3. Click the "Options" menu button and select the "Properties" option. This will open up a new dialog box on your computer screen.

4. Click the "Mic Volume" check box in the lower part of the screen, and then click "OK" to return to the sound control panel.

5. Click the "Mute" check box in the newly appeared "Microphone" section of the sound control panel. Your headset's microphone will now be muted.