By default, peripheral devices such as microphones, webcams, and other USB devices are not automatically connected and accessible to a virtual machine (VM). The process of connecting these devices to a VM depends on the virtualization software you are using and its configuration.
In most cases, you will need to manually configure the virtualization software to pass through the peripheral devices to the VM. This process typically involves selecting the device from a list and then connecting it to the VM.
For example, if you are using VMware Workstation, you can connect a USB device to a VM by navigating to the "Removable Devices" menu in the VM's settings. From there, you can select the desired device and connect it to the VM.
Similarly, in VirtualBox, you can connect USB devices to a VM by selecting the VM in the VirtualBox Manager, going to the "Settings" menu, and then navigating to the "USB" section. From there, you can add a USB filter to specify which devices should be automatically connected to the VM.
It's worth noting that some virtualization software may require additional drivers or software to be installed on the host and/or the VM to enable proper device passthrough. Additionally, not all devices may be compatible with virtualization software or may require specific configurations.
Therefore, it is recommended to consult the documentation or support resources of your specific virtualization software to learn more about how to connect peripheral devices to a VM.