Windows 10: I don't know how to disable automatic gain control of the microphone

I've been having this problem with my microphone for a while. It doesn't matter how much and which program I change my microphone settings, Windows 11 will continue to change them automatically even while I speak. I searched various threads and did various tests, including: system audio advancedregistrationproperties on the microphone in use advanced disabled "Allow applications to take exclusive control of the device". Has anyone found a solution?Thank you

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Easy enable/disable microphone?

My bro just got a microphone and I was wondering if there's an easy way to enable or disable it. I know you can right click on the volume icon, click on select recording devices then select the microphone, then click properties, then click on levels, and mute it - but that's just way too many steps, I'm looking for a more obvious and much easier way to do it.

 

Microphone Driver is not functioning well

Hello Jericho,

I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check the status of this issue.

Check your microphone’s drivers

• Type in “Device Manager” in the Search box and select it from the list.
• Expand Sound, video and game controllers
• Right-click (or tap and hold) your microphone device and select
  Update Driver Software.
• Select Search automatically for updated driver software. This option will scan the Internet for the correct version of the driver or determine if you already have the most recent driver installed. You may be
  prompted to restart your computer to install the driver.

Manually turn up the mic gain

• Type in “Sound” in the Search box and select
  Sound (Control Panel) from the list.
• Select the Recording tab.
• Right-click (or tap and hold) on the active microphone input device and select
  Properties.
• Select the Levels tab.

Manually drag the Microphone gain to a higher level and click
Apply.

Write to us with the updated status and the required information for us to be able to assist you further.

 

audio auto gain control

Hi Ben,

Changing the microphone settings are one of the possible ways to resolve the issue. Let's check the sound settings thru Control Panel. Follow the steps below:

• Open Control Panel.
  
• Select Hardware and Sound.
  
• Click Sound.
  
• Go to Recording tab.
  
• Right-click your Microphone, then click Properties.
  
• Go to Advanced tab.
  
• Uncheck the Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device.
  

Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you out further.