[Solved] Mic doesn't work in Gmod, works perfectly in other software

[TheSiphon]

I have ran into this very, very annoying problem. For no reason, my mic randomly stops working in Garry's Mod. This only happens in gmod, infact, when I test the microphone in Steam, it works.

Sometimes it doesn't work from the start and sometimes it stops working after some time. 

I have no clue how to fix this and basic Google answers haven't helped me.

[god]

Make sure not muted, common mistake I make.

[Luna]

Check out my guide, it might fix your problem:

https://www.fearlessrp.net/showthread.php?tid=80683

[IISOLIDSNAKEII]

I find this problem if you mic is not inserted and/or the default device before you start GMOD.
This is also a problem with CS:GO. Possibly a source game thing?

Hope this helps.

[TheSiphon]

I find this problem if you mic is not inserted and/or the default device before you start GMOD.
This is also a problem with CS:GO. Possibly a source game thing?

Hope this helps.

Definitely a source engine problem. It's the default device, and still randomly stops working. Worked today, did not work yesterday, who knows when it stops working.

[Ratatoskrr]

Are all of your drivers up-to-date?

Have you set the microphone as your default comms device?

Is there any program/firewall which could potentially be blocking your mic from working?

Also, out of curiosity what headset/mic do you have?

[Joulle]

Is it an usb mic?

[Byra]

Some firewalls or programs can block it as Malibu stated in his write. Check out for that.

[TheSiphon]

Are all of your drivers up-to-date?

Have you set the microphone as your default comms device?

Is there any program/firewall which could potentially be blocking your mic from working?

Also, out of curiosity what headset/mic do you have?

Yep.

Yep.

There should not be, as far as I know.

Some generic (20€) mic. Not a headset mic, though.

[Create]

You mentioned that it was working the last time you updated, has it stopped working recently since your last post?