Windows 10: extremely low microphone level please help

i had this problem with having low microphone levels ever since i got my pc. people in-game, discord, etc. can't hear me because my mic is extremely low. i tried everything from going into my advanced sounds settings, then to "recording", then go to levels for the microphone i am using and putting it up to 100. still my microphone level is EXTREMELY low. ppl can't hear me at all in discord, in-game chat, etc. PLEASE HELP! P.S. i tried using different headsets also. 3 to be exact. very good ones too.

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Microphone not working (sometimes extremely low volume)

Hi Martin,

As you are unable to access microphone from your head phones, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• How have you connected the headphones to your device?
• Have you tried to set the headphones as a default device and check?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system that might have resulted in this?

As a work around, try the below and update us the status of this issue:

• I suggest you to connect the headphones to different device and check if the microphone is working fine. This will help us to detect if the issue is with headphone.
• If headphones are working fine on other devices, try to connect the headphones to different ports on the PC in the question and check if it is working fine. This will help us to know if the issue is with ports.

I recommend you to refer to the below thread, try the suggestions by
Wasim Asad to increase the Microphone volume level and check if it helps.

Cortana can’t hear me – Microphone level keeps getting set to zero.


Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of accessing microphone with the required information, we will be happy to help you further.

Thank you.

 

Microphone Input Extremely Low

Hi AustinAtlantis,

I’m Mario an Independent Advisor. I’m here to work with you on this problem.

Considering that you executed the troubleshooting and updated the drivers, I suggest, reviewing some definitions on your laptop:

The basic is to review the sound but you explained that is on 100%, this way we skipped this point and go to try to boost your microphone levels, starting on the screen that allows you adjust the volume (on 100%), please follow the next steps:

- Click on “Additional device properties.” Doing so will open a window labelled “Microphone Properties.”

- Click on the “Levels” tab. Here you should see two sliders, one for your microphone’s volume, and one called Microphone Boost.

- Your microphone’s volume should already be at 100 percent. If for some reason it is not, go ahead and move the slider up to 100 percent. The Microphone Boost slider can be found directly underneath the volume slider. The Microphone Boost option can be used
to increase your microphone’s output volume an additional 30 decibels. I recommend that you increase the boost incrementally (e.g. +10 dB) and then test your microphone levels before increasing it further.

Alternatives to find Microphone Boost Level option:

Alternatively, you can adjust your microphone’s volume and boost its output via the Control Panel. Simply type “control panel” in the Windows taskbar search field and click on “Control Panel.” From there, select “Sound.”

This will prompt a new window to open that is labeled “Sound.” In the tabs at the top of the window, click on the one that says “Recording.” Here you will see the microphones that are connected to your PC. Highlight the one you are using and click on “Properties.”

This will open a new window labeled “Microphone Properties.” Here, select the “Levels” tab. You should be presented with two sliders: one for your microphone’s volume and one that will allow you to boost its output.

Please, I found some links that add below for your review, with more details about particular headsets that I think could be helpful:

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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

I hope to help you. Please, tell us the results.

 

Conexant Smartaudio HD - Microphone levels so low

I tried using the "Hardware and Devices" troubleshooter recommended but nothing was found.

To answer the other questions:

• Have you made any recent changes before this issue occur? No, it's been like this out of the box, which is about 10 months at the moment.

• Have you tried using your microphone to another computer? I tried using the mic with my earbuds plugged via 3.5mm jack but that was even worse said from my friend. (1 sound level is picked up only if I shout).

• Have you tried using another microphone to your computer and check if the issue still occur? I don't own any other microphones except the ones attached with my earbuds via 3.5mm jack.

• Is there a way for you to uninstall then reinstall your microphone device? I tried some of the tips recommended online about uninstalling and using the generic one or updating drivers but nothing really does the fix :/ (Unless I'm doing them wrong)