diff --git a/conversations.php b/conversations.php
index a88ee9b..8c0f8ac 100644
--- a/conversations.php
+++ b/conversations.php
@@ -3120,6 +3120,8 @@
                     input.disabled = false;
                     document.getElementById('send-btn').disabled = false;
                     input.focus();
+                    // Ensure send/mic visibility is recalculated (restore mic when input empty)
+                    try { if (typeof this._updateSendMicVisibility === 'function') this._updateSendMicVisibility(); } catch (e) { console.warn('updateSendMicVisibility failed', e); }
                 }
             }