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Issue with the new 10. Gen iPad

The microphone/microphones are not working properly. Voice Memos are recording at nearly an inaudible volume. FaceTime calls are similarly almost inaudible for the participant on the other end. Making a video recording with the camera is...interesting. Every time I make one, the first second has that same almost inaudible volume level, but then the microphone turns on, and I get the sort of audio quality and volume I expect.


I wonder if it's a hardware problem, or if it's fixable by software. Is anyone else having the same problem? Have you seen this reported elsewhere? I figure if I had the same issue on two brand new iPads (blue, 64gb, wifi, upgraded quickly to 16.1 iPad OS by the way), it might be not just me.


iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 2:23 AM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2022 2:27 AM

Clear the microphones

  1. Remove any screen protectors, films, or cases from your iPad.
  2. Clear any debris from the openings of your iPad. 


If Siri can't hear you

  1. Open the Voice Memos app.
  2. Tap the Record button , speak at the top of your iPad, then stop the recording.
  3. When you play back the memo, you should hear your voice clearly.
  4. If you don't hear your voice clearly, contact Apple Support.


If you can't record sound in videos

  1. Open the Camera app.
  2. Record a video while speaking at the top of your iPad. 
  3. Tap the camera chooser  to switch to the other camera. Then record another video while speaking at the top of your iPad.
  4. When you play back the videos, you should hear your voice clearly.
  5. If you don't hear your voice clearly, contact Apple Support.


If the microphone doesn't work in a specific app

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
  2. Make sure that the app is enabled.
  3. If the app has permission to access your microphone, or if it isn't listed, contact the app developer.

*FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.


For more information check out:

If the microphones on your iPad aren't working - Apple Support

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User profile for user: GamexterKrut
GamexterKrut
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Nov 4, 2022 2:27 AM in response to vaishnavi24

Clear the microphones

  1. Remove any screen protectors, films, or cases from your iPad.
  2. Clear any debris from the openings of your iPad. 


If Siri can't hear you

  1. Open the Voice Memos app.
  2. Tap the Record button , speak at the top of your iPad, then stop the recording.
  3. When you play back the memo, you should hear your voice clearly.
  4. If you don't hear your voice clearly, contact Apple Support.


If you can't record sound in videos

  1. Open the Camera app.
  2. Record a video while speaking at the top of your iPad. 
  3. Tap the camera chooser  to switch to the other camera. Then record another video while speaking at the top of your iPad.
  4. When you play back the videos, you should hear your voice clearly.
  5. If you don't hear your voice clearly, contact Apple Support.


If the microphone doesn't work in a specific app

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
  2. Make sure that the app is enabled.
  3. If the app has permission to access your microphone, or if it isn't listed, contact the app developer.

*FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.


For more information check out:

If the microphones on your iPad aren't working - Apple Support

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