: Under the "Input" section, select the V8 as your Microphone .

Once connected, you must manually set the V8 as your primary audio device to use it for streaming or recording:

: Press and hold the Power button on the V8 console for about 2–3 seconds until the indicator light turns on.

: Windows 11 should display a notification that it is "Setting up a device". The system will automatically apply the necessary generic USB audio drivers . Configuring Sound Settings in Windows 11

: Speak into your connected microphone; you should see the volume bar in the settings menu reacting to your voice. Troubleshooting "Device Not Recognized" If your computer fails to detect the V8, try these fixes: How to connect v8 sound card on windows 11

Follow these steps to ensure your Windows 11 PC correctly identifies the device:

: Connect the V8 sound card to your laptop or PC using the provided USB-to-Micro-USB cable .