Mono microphone is only recorded into left channel

[Kix]

I use a USB interface, don't know if that is relevant. Anyway, most microphones just record mono and Steam doesn't have an option to save it to both channels.

It wouldn't matter so much if Steam would save two audio tracks, but that also isn't possible. Seperate audio tracks would be better as an option anyway. As it is now, the record feature is basically unusable if you want to record multiplayer.

[justice💦]

Same issue here. Using a focusrite sapphire solo interface, and a condenser mic connected with XLR. in my recordings my voice is choppy, and only comes from the left side. when i record with other programs it is not like this

[dom]

Alright, I now have the same issue. I have a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen, and I use a condenser mic (AT2035), and somehow the microphone audio is left side only. The recorded voice audio is very choppy too; I had to turn my AMP up almost 100% and gain to 50% for it to be semi-audible and not so choppy, but it's still rather flimsy and clearly cuts off for no good reason half of the time. Other programs are fine, have always been.

Both audio input and output goes through the Focusrite, as I have my mic and headphones plugged into the device.

I did update my Focusrite drivers; issue persists. However, I did notice that when I use the Steam voice testing function, it either sounds like I've been inhaling helium and speak insanely high pitched anfd fast, or it sounds like I'm the drowsest person on the planet when I tweak my settings live while testing. So that's also a weird issue.

Steam Beta version 1726683985. Focusrite Control (v3.18.0 Includes Driver) for Windows 10. Issue is in all games, using a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with latest drivers (v.561.09).
Other software I use that capture audio device (but without issues) are Discord, Shadowplay and OBS. Games such as Phasmophobia and Lethal Company also captures audio device OK.

[justice💦]

I have this issue!!! Oh my god! There are dozens of us. Lets get this fixed.

So in steam settings under audio, when i 'listen to microphone' it comes out normally. But only when recorded - and i suspect in game too... it comes out the left only.

Using a focusrite solo, and a compressor mic plugged in with XLR.

[Lemon]

Same issue here, using focusrite scarlett solo and xlr mic, audio stuttering and only left channel despite changing to mono. When using listen to microphone it works perfectly but not in recording