okay, here is a screen i took of my recording devices tab, these are the only options I have. Never used the 'Line In' (think it refers to the headphone jack) but yea, when it was plugged in (speaker i found) the 'Microphone' was always enabled
I was using Dinosaur King for testing the mic, but I didn't really like the game so I've deleted it since. on that note, is there a game that requires almost immediate mic use, so i have somethin to test with?