Microphone not working on sound blasterx AE-5 pure edition after windows reinstall

[zniff]

i reinstalled windows and now my microphone wont work on my audio card. the audio card is a Sound Blasterx AE-5 pure edition. ive tried reinstalling drivers and the windows sound settings

 

[richpixel]

Open the Settings app.
Go to Privacy - Microphone.
On the right, click on the button Change under Allow microphone access for this device.
In the next dialog, turn on the toggle option.

 

[zniff]

it is on and im getting some weird sound when i listen to device

 

[richpixel]

What sort of sound?

Click Start Orb > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Playback Tab > Right-click on your audio device and choose Properties > Enhancements Tab.
On this tab, check the box to Disable All Sound Enhancements.

 

[zniff]

i dont have any enhancement tab