If you use a microphone with your computer, you might want to give it a name that’s easy to recognize. Windows 11 gives each microphone a default name, usually the brand or model. But you can change this name to anything you like!

Renaming your microphone can help you quickly find the right one, especially if you have more than one device connected, like a headset mic, a built-in camera mic, or an external microphone.

Rename Your Microphone Using Windows Settings

Follow these easy steps to rename your microphone in the Windows 11 Settings app:

1. Open Settings:
   Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner) and select Settings.
   Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
2. Go to System > Sound:
   In Settings, click System on the left side, then click on the Sound option on the right.
3. Open All Sound Devices:
   Scroll down and click on the All sound devices link under the Advanced section.
4. Choose Your Microphone:
   Under Input devices, find the microphone you want to rename and click it.
5. Rename Your Microphone:
   On the next page, click the Rename link next to your microphone’s current name.
6. Type a New Name and click Save.
   
7. Close the Settings app when you’re done.
   

Click “System” in the Windows Settings app.

Click the “Sound” tile in Settings.

Find and click “All sound devices”.

Select the microphone you want to rename.

Click “Rename” and type your new name.

Rename Your Microphone Using Control Panel

If you prefer, you can also rename your microphone using the classic Control Panel:

1. Open Control Panel:
   Click the Start menu, type Control Panel, and press Enter.
2. Go to Hardware and Sound > Sound:
   In Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, then click Sound.
3. Find Your Microphone:
   In the Sound window, click the Recording tab.
4. Select Your Microphone:
   Click the microphone you want to rename, then click Properties.
5. Rename It:
   In the Properties window, type the new name in the box at the top and click Apply, then OK.
   

Select your microphone and click “Properties.”

Type a new name and click Apply.

Why Rename Your Microphone?

• Personalized Names: Give your microphones names that make sense to you.
• Better Organization: Easily tell one microphone from another if you have several.
• Faster Selection: Pick the right microphone quickly when recording or chatting.
• Easy Access: Rename microphones anytime via either Settings or Control Panel.
• Simple Process: It only takes a few clicks and seconds to rename your device.

Renaming your microphones can make using your computer’s audio much easier and more organized. Try it out today!