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3 Ways to Adjust Windows Microphone Volume

Quick Tips
  • If people have trouble listening to your audio, increase the microphone audio level on your PC.
  • Open Settings > go to Sound > scroll to the input devices section. Select the microphone and increase the volume level.
  • Alternatively, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage Audio Devices. Select the microphone in the Recording tab, go to Properties > Levels, and increase the volume level.

Method 1: Increase Mic Volume in Settings

Step 1: Open the Settings app. Select System > Sound.

Opening SOund Settings

Step 2: Scroll down to the input section. Select the Microphone you want to increase volume for.

Note: The active microphone will be highlighted.

Select other mic

Step 3: Use the slider to increase the input volume.

Increase Input Volume

Also Read: How to fix microphone not working on Windows

Method 2: Increase Mic Volume Using Control Panel

Step 1: Open Control Panel > select Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices.

Manage Audio Devices

Step 2: Click on Recording > select the mic > click on Properties.

Step 4: Click on the Levels tab > increase the volume of the mic > tap on OK.

Method 3: Adjust Mic Volume Using Audio Driver Manager

Some audio drivers come with a dedicated app that allows you to control audio devices on their computers. For example, the Realtek HD Audio Driver comes pre-installed with a dedicated HD Audio Manager.

You will find the necessary controls to increase the volume of the microphone on the console.

Increase Main Volume

Also Read: How to fix Windows not detecting microphone in headset

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Last updated on 24 April, 2024

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