How to choose your microphone with the HTC Vive

Don't want to use the HTC Vive's integrated microphone? Here's how to use any device with the headset.

While the HTC Vive has its own inbuilt microphone, its usability in many situations is sometimes questionable. Between the low-quality and positioning, the inbuilt microphone is an easy way to communicate in virtual reality games, however, other methods are recommended to preserve the eardrums of your allies.

Thankfully, whether it's a standalone microphone or gaming headset, a wide range of devices can be used instead of the integrated microphone on the headset. Furthermore, options hidden away inside SteamVR make automatic microphone selection seamless, after only a brief setup. These are the steps to change your microphone used alongside an HTC Vive, as well as how to automate the process going forward.

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