My microphone has stopped working on my ipad 2 16GB 3G. How do I get it to start working again?

I am not sure when it happened but my microphone has stopped working on my ipad 2. I downloaded an application from the App Store called Starmaker for my daughter. When she tried to follow the start up instructions, she could not make a demo recording as there is no sound.
My daughter and I have used the recording/sound facility before as, when away from, I have used Skype and my daughter has used the talking animal apps.
I have tried a hard reset and tried to clear the microphone by blowing on it and using the hoover attachment to clear it but unfortunately there has been no difference.
I would be grateful for any advice you have to clear this problem, so I can have the full use of my ipad again.
Thank you.
Becva5

If you have a passcode on the device and you don't know it, then thats another issue. For that, the ipad will need to be restored. This may or may not also resolve your mic issue.
You didn't say wether or not the mic fails with just this one app, or with facetime and skype as well.
Try this audio recording app if needed to test further
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audio-memos-free-voice-recorder/id304075033?mt=8
I'd stay away from using anything like a vaccuum on the ipad, but clean air might work
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US
About iOS backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
After backing up your ipad, then try restoring it, first set up as a 'new' device.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808?viewlocale=en_US

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