Is my USB microphone constantly active while Windows 11 is running?
Is my USB microphone constantly active while Windows 11 is running?
You can disable your USB mic in software by adjusting its settings to turn it off when not required.
Launch Devic e Manager.
Pick Audio inputs and outputs.
Right-click the USB microphone,
Disable it.
Check that the microphone is off and no other mic is active.
For confirmation: Unplug the USB microphone and/or any other mics.