Question How do I disable internal microphone windows 11

[Christophe516]

My problem is that, Proscan(police scanner software) is always recording external noise(chair squeaking, door squeaking, verbal conversation, typing on keyboard) along with scanner traffic. The program developer suggested I disable the internal microphone in my PC. While that is sound advice, at first. The only microphone I know of, is part of my webcam. I use that several times a week. Is there a way of doing this w/o disabling my webcam?

 

[Barty1884]

What kind of system are we talking? Desktop? Laptop?

If a laptop, the mic & webcam should be able to be disabled independent of each other. The same would be true with a desktop USB webcam or something - but if you do use the mic from time to time, it would be far simpler to disconnect the webcam when not in use, and plug it in where required.

 

[Christophe516]

What kind of system are we talking? Desktop? Laptop?

If a laptop, the mic & webcam should be able to be disabled independent of each other. The same would be true with a desktop USB webcam or something - but if you do use the mic from time to time, it would be far simpler to disconnect the webcam when not in use, and plug it in where required.

Device name DESKTOP-RR3R6MA
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8100 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.87 GB usable)
Device ID B790E1C6-5419-4DD8-8C50-CFF2FB50F8D1
Product ID 00325-81317-34568-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎8/‎9/‎2022
OS build 22000.1455
Serial number MJ08AJQ0
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.1455.0

The mic is built into the webcam.