Windows 10: Can't find the boost slider to boost microphone volume.

I just got a new headset, and the microphone volume is really low-- I'll have to shout to be heard. I'm trying to turn it up, but the volume is already at 100. All the microsoft help articles recommend using the boost slider, but I can't find it in the levels tab.


Here's the help article I'm trying to follow: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-microphone-problems-5f230348-106d-bfa4-1db5-336f35576011

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Can't boost microphone in Windows 10

Thanks for replying

I did all the steps listed, but as shown in the screenshot above there is no Microphone Boost slider to modify. And in the "Custom" tab the Microphone Boost box is check-marked so I have no idea why its not showing.

 

Can't boost microphone in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I suggest you to follow the step below and check if it helps.

How to Raise the Mic Volume in Windows 10.

• 
  Right click on Speaker on the
  System Tray.
  
• 
  Select Recording Devices.
  
• 
  This will bring the Sounds window on your screen. In the
  Recording tab of Sounds window, you will notice the microphone which is active, i.e. the one with a green tick mark. Right click on the active microphone and select its
  Properties
  
• 
  Click on Levels tab of
  Microphone Properties. This tab exhibits you two sections:
  Microphone andMicrophone Boost.
  
• 
  Use the sliders to modify your volume settings. You can take the Microphone Boost slider up to +40 dB. To save the changes, don’t forget to click
  Ok button. If you do the modification while the conversation goes on then you will get the immediate feedback of the output sound from the end user and so you can adjust the volume using the sliders as per requirement.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Windows sound settings update - option to boost microphone removed?

Hi Pat,

Thanks for the reply. I'm aware of the volume slider. On the old system under the volume slider there was an option for microphone boost which is now gone.

Jessica