# (USB?) Microphone does not work on Bazzite KDE **URL:** \ **Category:** Linux\ **Tags:** bazzite\ **Created:** [December 18, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/usb-microphone-does-not-work-on-bazzite-kde/78956 "2025-12-18T08:35:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wilco\_Boode](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/wilco_boode/32/44376_2.png) [@Wilco\_Boode](https://community.frame.work/u/Wilco_Boode)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/usb-microphone-does-not-work-on-bazzite-kde/78956/1 "2025-12-18T08:35:08Z")
I got my Framework 13 AI 7 350 in yesterday, and installed Bazzite KDE (switching to Linux for the first time in 12 years). I am used to windows (and SteamOS on my livingroom gaming PC), and bazzite seemed like the most friendly solution. After updating the kernel, and installing the software I need, I found out that the Microphone does not work. I tried my Bluetooth earbuds, and the microphone on those does work. Then I tried an external USB microphone, which does not work either. In the system settings and audacity it shows the Family 17h/19h/1ah HD Audio Controller (headset mono and the digital microphone) I installed a camera application, which shows Digital Microphone and ALC285 Analog. Neither Audacity nor the Camera app seem to record audio using the default mic or the usb c mic. Recording did work when I used my bluetooth earbods. I made sure that the physical switch is on (aka, the orange is not visible) Is there anyone where who knows what the issue might be? I imagine something driver related. I really like the laptop so far and look forward to use it as one of my daily drivers šŸ™‚ System Settings Operating System: Bazzite 43 KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.3 KDE Frameworks Version: 6.20.0 Qt Version: 6.10.1 Kernel Version: 6.17.7-ba20.fc43.x86\_64 (64-bit) Graphics Platform: Wayland Processors: 16 Ɨ AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 w/ Radeon 860M Memory: 32 GiB of RAM (30.6 GiB usable) Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon 860M Graphics Manufacturer: Framework Product Name: Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) System Version: A7 ---
**Author:** ![Wilco\_Boode](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/wilco_boode/32/44376_2.png) [@Wilco\_Boode](https://community.frame.work/u/Wilco_Boode)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/usb-microphone-does-not-work-on-bazzite-kde/78956/2 "2025-12-22T14:55:28Z")
Issue resolved after talking to customer support # Internal mic: was a cable issue. reseating it fixed it # External USB mic: seems there is some compatibility issue with the EPOS expand capture 5 and Linux. tried another USB microphone (blue snowball) at home which works fine. ---
**Author:** ![Sarah\_Hudkins](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/sarah_hudkins/32/39407_2.png) [@Sarah\_Hudkins](https://community.frame.work/u/Sarah_Hudkins)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/usb-microphone-does-not-work-on-bazzite-kde/78956/3 "2026-01-29T15:44:59Z")
Having the same issue with a bluetooth headset. Last night I did a fresh install\* (and moved from bazzite gnome to kde) and Iā€™m still having the same problem. ---
**Author:** ![Wilco\_Boode](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/wilco_boode/32/44376_2.png) [@Wilco\_Boode](https://community.frame.work/u/Wilco_Boode)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/usb-microphone-does-not-work-on-bazzite-kde/78956/4 "2026-01-29T16:17:43Z")
Did you try a system update and restart? I have not had any issues with Bluetooth headphones, and the EPOS microphone started working as well ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Davy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@Jordan\_Davy](https://community.frame.work/u/Jordan_Davy)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/usb-microphone-does-not-work-on-bazzite-kde/78956/5 "2026-05-06T17:45:10Z")
+1 to this issue, did you ever find a fix?