The Speech Diagnostic Calibrate error on Windows prevents the microphone from recognizing and picking up the speech of the users. The code 0x80004003 typically accompanies this error, but it does not provide much information about the potential causes that might result in the error.
A number of factors can lead to this issue, including faulty updates, outdated/corrupt audio drivers, and applications that don’t have access to the microphone. Below, we have listed different troubleshooting methods that are likely to help you get rid of this issue for good in no time.
Run the Speech Troubleshooter
Press Win + I to open Settings.
Under System, go to Troubleshoot.
Select Other troubleshooters.
Select on Run beside Recording Audio.
Uninstall the Recent Update
Some users also said that the problem started after they installed a new update. This problem is often caused by the KB5014697 and KB5014699 updates, so if you have installed either one, we suggest you uninstall it. We hope it will solve the problem.
But if you don’t know which update might be causing the problem, you can try uninstalling the most recent update to see if that fixes the problem.
Update Audio and Microphone Drivers
Type Device Manager in your Windows search bar and select Open.
Expand Audio inputs and outputs.
Right-click on your microphone and select Update driver.
Select either Search automatically for drivers or Browse my computer for drivers.
Follow any on-screen instructions.
Set Microphone as the Default Device
Type Control Panel in your Windows search bar and select Open.
Change the View by to Large icons.
Select Speech Recognition and click on Advanced speech options.
Choose Audio Input under the Speech Recognition tab.
Go to the Microphone tab and right-click on your microphone.
Select Set as Default Communication Device.
Select Apply and OK.
