3002
Moderate
Discord · Gaming
Microphone or audio capture error, Discord cannot access your audio input device
Quick Answer
Error code 3002 on your Discord Gaming means: Microphone or audio capture error, Discord cannot access your audio input device. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. Your microphone is not connected or is disabled in system settings
  2. Discord does not have permission to access the microphone
  3. Another application is exclusively using the microphone
  4. Audio drivers are outdated or corrupted
How to Fix It
1
Check that your microphone is properly connected and enabled in your system sound settings
2
Grant Discord microphone access in your OS privacy settings (Windows: Settings > Privacy > Microphone; Mac: System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Microphone)
3
Close other applications that may be using the microphone (Zoom, Teams, OBS, etc.)
4
In Discord, go to User Settings > Voice & Video and select the correct input device from the dropdown
5
Click 'Reset Voice Settings' at the bottom of the Voice & Video settings page
6
Update your audio drivers through Device Manager (Windows) or system updates (Mac/Linux)
Pro Tip
This fix requires some technical knowledge. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting support or a qualified technician.
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