# Device In Use

## Device In Use Error

<figure><img src="/files/oSKiYYjvl1CNBgXPfyFv" alt="" width="222"><figcaption><p>Sonoran Radio: Device In Use</p></figcaption></figure>

When connecting to the radio, your microphone may be locked in "exclusive mode" by another program.

### 1. Access the Sound Tab

* Open the `Control Panel` and select `Hardware and Sound`
* Select `Manage Audio Devices`

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### 2. Disable Exclusive Mode

Select the microphone > `Properties` > `Advanced` > Disable (un-check) `Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device`.

<figure><img src="/files/MVMdHGxWF9ZaXuNFqnY5" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Sonoran Radio: Disable Exclusive Mic Mode</p></figcaption></figure>


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