microphone array realtek high definition audio update windows 10

Clean restart after every single action above taken.

Refer to official Microsoft support article in accordance with sound problem: Fix sound problems in Windows 10.

Make sure no pending system update, checked for 10x times.

Headphone is chosen by default, and works properly under normal circumstances but not this time.

Tried with every single option (Mic in, Speaker out, Headphone, Headset etc) when earphone is plugged in and a small window pops up.

I personally think this has nothing to do with my mic issue here. I briefly went through the log file and it is likely referring to recent Windows Defender Definition Update. Not sure if this action is relevant however, it resulted in some files are corrupted and unable to fix.

Run Troubleshooter for Sound to check both drivers (Microphone Array & Speakers), no issue detected.

In addition to this, make sure Microphone Array is set as default. In Enhancements tab, tick 'Disable all sound effect' instead of 'Immediate mode'. In Advanced tab, disabled 'Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device' to prevent intrusive app to take control over system settings.

Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Recording tab > Microphone Array properties > Levels tab, make sure my default mic is not muted, and volume set to max.

Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Communications tab, check 'Do nothing' for 'When Windows detects communications activity:'.

Uninstall and reinstall specified drivers above.

Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers, both Intel(R) Display Audio and Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) make sure they are neither disabled, malfunction nor outdated.

Device Manager > Audio inputs and outputs, both Microphone Array (Realtek High Definition Audio (SST)) and Speakers (Realtek High Definiton Audio (SST)) make sure they are neither disabled, malfunction nor outdated.

Settings > Privacy > App permissions (Microphone), make sure 'Allow apps to access your microphone' is on.

Make sure my single-jack earphone cable is properly plugged in the single earphone port.

Make sure my laptop's audio port is functional.

Make sure the earphone I am using is functional, both I/O.

Someone please save me, I am so lost right now. I googled for almost an hour, literally went through 10+ articles (90% of their methods are similar) and tried out every single possible fix. After further investigation I realize something is wrong with the system configuration (software issue), the mic issue is not solely on Discord. It stays undetected until today I was trying to communicate with my gaming friends on Discord and found out my mic isn't working properly.

I installed this version last week and I am sure this issue comes after 1903 is installed, previously version 1803 & 1809 I have no such problem at all. My laptop is running on Windows 10 version 1903.

Microphone array realtek high definition audio update windows 10