Loom No Audio or Microphone Not Working
Workaround available Windows, macOS, Chrome Updated November 13, 2026Based on 4 user reportsHow we research
Quick answer
Loom recordings with no sound are usually a permission or input setting problem. Re-grant microphone access, set the right default input and enable system audio explicitly.
Most likely fix: Recheck permissions
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Recheck permissions
- Mac: System Settings > Privacy & Security, enable Loom and Chrome for Microphone
- Chrome: reset mic permissions at chrome://settings/content/microphone and restart Chrome
- Set your mic as the default input in System Settings > Sound > Input
Did this fix it?2. Capture system audio
- Desktop app: turn on Use system audio in recording settings
- Extension: use Chrome Tab mode and check Share the tab audio
Did this fix it?3. Windows fixes
- Win + I > System > Sound, select your mic and disable Voice Focus or Voice Clarity
- Turn on Use fallback recorder under Video & audio settings
- Adjust Microphone and Microphone Boost levels
Did this fix it?4. Rule out hardware
- Record a test outside Loom; if it is also bad, repair or replace the mic
- Already-recorded videos with missing audio cannot be fixed
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Recording has no sound, quiet audio, or only some of the audio.
Why it happens
- Microphone permission not granted to Loom or Chrome
- Wrong default input device
- System audio not enabled (desktop) or Chrome Tab mode not used (extension)
- Windows Voice Focus/Clarity enhancements
- GPU recording issues
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