How to Fix Mic Voice Chat Not Working in R.E.P.O.
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So you loaded into R.E.P.O., ready to scavenge haunted junk with your friends, only to find out your mic’s not working.
Here’s the thing: voice chat is kind of the whole point of R.E.P.O. The chaos, the yelling, the panicked breathing—it’s all part of the experience. Unfortunately, the mic issue is becoming pretty common lately, and there’s still no official fix from the devs. But don’t worry. We dug up some possible solutions that might—or might not—work for you.
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Step 1: Check Your Microphone Settings (Because... Duh)
Before we get fancy, check the basics:
Go to Settings > Sound > Input on your PC.
Select your mic under Input Device.
Click Device Properties and crank the volume to 100%.
Scroll down and speak. If the bar moves, congrats—you’re alive.
Restart R.E.P.O. and test it in-game.
Step 2: Give R.E.P.O. Permission to Hear You Scream
Sometimes your PC is the problem. It’s shy.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Turn on “Allow apps to access your microphone.”
Scroll down and make sure R.E.P.O. (or your game client) has mic access.
Restart the game and test again.
Step 3: Pick the Right Input (Because Using the Wrong Mic Is... Not Ideal)
Open R.E.P.O. > Settings > Audio.
Pick the mic you’re actually using under Input Device.
Enable voice chat.
If using Push-to-Talk, check your keybind.
If Push-to-Talk is acting cursed, try Open Mic Mode and restart the game. You can always rebind keys later.
Step 4: XLR Mic Users – The Left Side is the Right Side
If you’re using an XLR mic with an audio interface, R.E.P.O. only picks up sound from the left channel for some reason.
Plug your mic into Input 1 (aka the left side).
If it’s in the right input, switch it over. Yes, seriously.
Step 5: Focusrite Interface Fix (For the Fancy Audio Nerds)
Got a Focusrite Solo 4th Gen or similar? Here’s a weird one:
Open Focusrite Control 2.
Click the three dots (top right) → Preferences.
Go to Device Settings → enable “Combine Input 1 and Input 2.”
Mute the input you’re not using.
Boom, mic should work now.
Step 6: Try a Different Port (Technology is Confusing)
Sometimes switching your mic from one input to another (like Input 2 → Input 1) magically fixes things. No logic, just vibes.
Step 7: Plug In Your Headset (All The Way)
No judgment, but... did you actually plug your headset in fully? Push those wires in like you mean it.
Final Blurb
R.E.P.O.’s audio system is a bit... haunted. Especially if you're using external gear like XLR mics or sound cards. Try the steps above, fiddle with some settings, and if none of it works—well, maybe just embrace the silence and start communicating with interpretive dance. Works for ghosts.
