Why is Naraka: Bladepoint using the wrong microphone on PC?

Voice chat in Naraka: Bladepoint is acting dead even though the headset works everywhere else. There is no clear error, and switching push-to-talk on and off does not change much.

What is the fastest way to separate a game setting issue from a Windows input-device issue? The game-specific side includes shader cache, input latency, packet loss, and crowded-fight frame pacing.

Do the device check in this order:

1. In Windows Sound, set the real headset mic as both Default Input and Default Communications Device.
2. In Privacy & security → Microphone, allow desktop apps to use the mic.
3. Close virtual audio tools and unplug unused webcams or controllers with microphones.
4. In Naraka: Bladepoint, select the device explicitly instead of leaving it on “Default,” then test open mic and push-to-talk separately.
5. Disable exclusive mode for the mic in its Advanced properties if another app keeps taking control.
6. Restart the game after changing the Windows default; many games read the device only at launch.

Also check shader cache, input latency, packet loss, and crowded-fight frame pacing. Do not reinstall audio drivers until the mic fails in Windows Voice Recorder too.