Microphone redirection over Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) remains an essential tool for remote access, providing a wide range of functions and capabilities. However, just like every other technology, it's not without its challenges. One of the notable drawbacks of Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol is the lack of support for USB microphones and other USB devices in RDP. This limitation poses an inconvenience for users who rely on USB microphones for their audio needs.

In this article, we will consider two main methods to get your microphone remote desktop passthrough. The native Windows remote desktop microphone access feature seems to be quite simple to set up, but it has some limitations. The other method of remote desktop microphone access, USB Network Gate can be very easy to use and has multiple benefits. So let’s check both of them.

Contents:

1. Native method for Windows remote desktop microphone access
2. Microphone remote desktop software method
      2.1 Benefits of using the app for remote desktop microphone passthrough

Windows Remote Desktop Microphone -
native method

In SuperUser and other platforms, there are several inquiries about remote desktop microphones. Typically, users should connect the microphone before starting an RDP session. Once an RDP session has commenced, the RDP connection will recognize a Peripheral; this might not happen if plug-and-play is disabled or a problem arises.

Different settings may have an impact on the Microphones within an RDP session. The peripheral won't work well if the settings below disable the microphone connection.

• end-user device RDP connection settings;
• Group Policy settings for the RDP server and domain; and
• Windows service, which includes Windows Audio Service.

You'll require to:

1. Search "Remote Desktop Connection" or "mstsc" in the search section.
2. Tap Show Options → Local Resources.
3. Next, press Remote audio and tap on Settings…
4. Allow the Record from this computer and tap OK; afterwards, connect to the remote desktop

Windows service settings can likewise impact microphone functions. If a red cross shows on the sound symbol inside the remote desktop, Windows Audio Service is probably not operating. The microphone functions would be broken as such.

If an external virtualization product like VMware, parallels, or Citrix is being used, more settings may be administratively installed. The settings can stop microphone functions and connectivity ports like Bluetooth and USB.

Administrators should examine each place because Microphone-related settings can be installed in numerous locations. The best technique for streamlining peripheral settings is to utilize only AD GPOs.

Benefits of using the app for remote desktop microphone passthrough

The following benefits make USB Network Gate a valuable software utility for sharing microphones in RDP sessions.

     ✦ Compatibility with a wide range of video conferencing solutions

This microphone for RDP redirection utility supports Zoom, Skype, Slack, Google Hangouts, and all other popular video conferencing tools.

     ✦ Supports virtually any USB microphone

USB Network Gate enables RDP access to USB microphones and other devices without the need for any complex configuration.

     ✦ Multiple-platform support

USB Network Gate is a versatile tool that supports cross-platform device sharing with a mix of Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Any platform can be the server or client in a mixed environment. The tool includes a plugin for FreeRDP webcam redirection for additional flexibility.

     ✦ Secure data transmission

USB Network Gate employs advanced encryption to make sure your data is always kept secure.