Microphone not working - Windows 11 Pro 24H2

1. Basic check 
Make sure the microphone hardware is connected properly 
Try to unplug the microphone or change the USB port 
2. System settings check 
Right click on the volume icon in the taskbar → open "Sound Settings" 
In the "Input" section: 
a) Make sure you have selected the correct microphone device 
b) Click on "Test Mic" to check if there is an input level 
3. Privilege Settings 
Win+i → Privacy and Security → Microphone 
Make sure that the "Mic Access" is enabled 
Check the permissions of the required apps in the apps list below 
4. Driver update 
Win+X → Device Manager 
Expand "Audio Input and Output" 
Right click on the microphone device → Update Driver → Search Automatically 
5. Service restart 
Win+R → Type "services.msc" 
Find the "Windows Audio" service 
Right click on it → Restart 
6. System repair 
Open the command prompt (Administrator) Command Prompt (Administrator) 
and run: 
sfc /scannow 
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth