Windows 10: Low audio volume after update 20H2 ver. 19042.572

After the update I have noticed that the sound is much lower despite being at maximum volume. The first time, I used the troubleshooter and it asked me to reboot upon finding the fault. I don't remember exactly what it was saying, but something about which all the audio packages were loaded. I rebooted and the sound was working normal. I use headphones and normally I have to lower the volume because it sounds very loud, even down to more than half. But now at maximum volume, it sounds very low. I've looked for the sound driver, reinstalled and ran the troubleshooter and it didn't detect anything. I have browsed the realtek menu and everything seems normal. Windows update updated.



Z390 Pro4 AsRock

i5 9600k

AsRock official website driver version: 10.0.19041.1

controller date: 12/06/2019

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Low Audio Volume when listening songs

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate the efforts taken by you in resolving this issue. Thank you for providing the detailed information. I understand that you get low audio level while playing songs.



Ideally, the level of audio depends on the type of the audio file that you are playing. However, I would suggest you to try using the Audio Enhancements, which will boost the audio level and help you get a better audio experience. Refer the steps mentioned
below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type mmsys.cpl and click on
   OK.
   
3. Under Playback tab, double click on the sound device that you are using.
   
4. Click on Enhancements tab.
   
5. Select the checkbox for Loudness Equalization.
   
6. Click on OK.
   

If the issue persists, you may want to try updating the Audio drivers and check. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Sound, Video, and Game Controllers.
   
3. Right click on the Audio
   device and select Update Driver.
   

Article for reference:
Update drivers in Windows 10.



You may also want to check the Audio levels for specific applications in the Volume Mixer. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Right click on the Sound icon on the
   Taskbar.
   
2. Select Open Volume Mixer.
   
3. Now, adjust the Volume levels for the Applications as per your requirement.
   

Refer the screenshot below:









Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

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