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Mic not working in Squad, Steam vs Windows

Tech

Squad uses Steam voice by default. Check Steam → Settings → Voice → input device, then in-game audio tab matches. Windows privacy can block mic per app.

Push-to-talk default is T, confirm bind not conflicting with lean or map.

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Test mic in Steam overlay before spawning, saves squad time.

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Steam input was wrong device, fixed.

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Local mic loopback test is underrated.