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Mic-Lock Windows/Linux/Ubuntu FAQs

How to Test on Laptops

How to Test Mic-Lock 35mm Microphone Blocker Single-ended - Laptop. Use “Voice Recorder” a free app for recording audio. Plug in the Mic-Lock and the recording will show a flat waveform – nothing is being recorded with Mic-Lock plugged in. Remove the

Does Mic-Lock work on Linux OS?

Mic-Lock is compatible with Linux OS. Mic-Lock works as a hardware solution to audio hacking so compatibility is ultimately dependent on the port type your device uses for audio input (Lightning, USB-C, 3.5mm). To ensure your device is compatible che

My Windows PC has a 3.5mm mic jack and another mic next to the webcam. Will Mic-Lock disable all mics?

Mic-Lock disables audio input to the device.If it's an internal mic on the Windows PC, just plug in Mic-Lock into your 3.5mm jack and it will functions as an active mic but no audio input signal will be allowed.Any computer can only have one active a

When I plug it into my Windows Laptop, it asks if the device is a line in, mic in, headphones, headset (with microphone), speaker out. Which one do I pick?

You may approach a dialogue box after inserting the Mic-Lock into your device. When asked what type of product has been inserted into the device choose "Headphones".

If someone is able to hack into my PC, why won't they be able to bypass the default mic settings?

Hackers use software robots to detect audio activity from your device.While Mic-Lock is plugged in, only silence will be transmitted. Mic-Lock works because it is a hardware solution to a software problem.