Quick Summary
Discord Error 1001 typically indicates a problem with your audio input device or Discord's ability to access it. This can manifest as the inability to hear your voice in voice channels, issues with the microphone, or Discord being unable to recognize your input device.
Common Causes
- Incorrect Audio Input Device Selected: Discord may be using the wrong microphone as its input device. This could be a default microphone instead of your primary one, or a disconnected or malfunctioning device.
- Microphone Permissions Denied: Discord lacks the necessary permissions to access your microphone. This could be a system-level permission issue, or Discord's app permissions are disabled.
- Outdated or Corrupted Audio Drivers: Your operating system's audio drivers are outdated or corrupted, causing compatibility issues with Discord.
- Discord App Issues: Discord itself might have an issue such as a bug or a corrupted installation, which can affect audio input recognition.
- Discord Voice Settings: Incorrect settings in Discord's voice and video configuration menu can cause problems with audio input.
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Check and Adjust Audio Input Device in Discord
Step 1: Open Discord and go to User Settings (the gear icon next to your username).
Step 2: Select 'Voice & Video' from the left-hand menu.
Step 3: In the 'Input Device' dropdown, ensure your desired microphone is selected.
Step 4: Adjust the 'Input Volume' slider to an appropriate level.
Step 5: Test your microphone by speaking into it. The input level indicator should respond.
Step 6: If issues persist, try selecting a different input device (if available, like the Default one) and testing again.
Method 2: Grant Microphone Permissions
Step 1: For Windows, go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
Step 2: Ensure 'Allow apps to access your microphone' is toggled ON.
Step 3: Scroll down and make sure Discord is listed and its permission is enabled.
Step 4: For macOS, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy.
Step 5: Select 'Microphone' from the left pane.
Step 6: Make sure Discord is checked, granting it microphone access.
Step 7: Restart Discord after changing permissions.
Method 3: Update Audio Drivers
Step 1: Press Win + X and select 'Device Manager'.
Step 2: Expand 'Audio inputs and outputs'.
Step 3: Right-click on your microphone device and select 'Update driver'.
Step 4: Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'.
Step 5: If Windows doesn't find an update, visit your microphone manufacturer's website to download and install the latest drivers manually.
Step 6: Restart your computer after updating drivers.
Method 4: Reset Discord Voice Settings
Step 1: Open Discord and navigate to User Settings > Voice & Video.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'Reset Voice Settings'.
Step 3: Confirm the reset when prompted.
Step 4: Retest your microphone after the reset.
Method 5: Reinstall Discord
Step 1: Close Discord completely.
Step 2: Uninstall Discord from your computer (via Control Panel on Windows or Applications folder on macOS).
Step 3: Download the latest version of Discord from the official Discord website.
Step 4: Install Discord and test your microphone again.