Windows 10: Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options

Discus and support Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am using the on-board sound from my GigaByte GA-Z97X-UD3H (rev. 1.0) motherboard GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1150 - GA-Z97X-UD3H (rev. 1.0)... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Floob, Jul 12, 2016.

  1. Floob Win User

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options


    I am using the on-board sound from my GigaByte GA-Z97X-UD3H (rev. 1.0) motherboard
    GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1150 - GA-Z97X-UD3H (rev. 1.0)

    and in the Windows 10 (same issue in Win7) control panel I dont get the "Microphone Boost" option shown here:


    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options [​IMG]


    I just get the general volume level option shown at the top.

    Any ideas how I can get the boost option?

    :)
     
    Floob, Jul 12, 2016
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  2. sd_648 Win User

    Microphone boost option missing from bluetooth microphone

    I have a bluetooth speaker/microphone.

    The microphone sound levels are so low, I can barely be heard.

    If I go to sound --> recording --> select the device --> properties --> levels

    The only option is a 1 to 100 scale. There is no 'microphone boost' option that would normally show up.

    How do I get the microphone boost option back? I can't find any specific drivers from the manufacturer. Windows thinks no drivers are needed, just the default bluetooth drivers.

    Windows troubleshooter is no help. It just sets devices as default, but does nothing about the sound levels.

    My intended usage is to set the sound out to my headphones, and just use the mic on the bluetooth device. That way, there should not be any feedback issues etc.

    Thanks for any help
     
    sd_648, Jul 12, 2016
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  3. Ar Rom Win User
    Microphone boost option missing from bluetooth microphone

    Hi,

    Microphone boost option helps in improving low level sounds. Since you are not getting that option, kindly click this

    link
    and follow the steps provided by _Daniel_S_ on June 3, 2016.

    Get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Ar Rom, Jul 12, 2016
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  4. bro67 Win User

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options

    You need to install the driver package for the sound device. Check the Motherboard mfg website for their driver. If it is a Realtek chipset, you can get the updated HD drivers from Realtek
     
    bro67, Jul 13, 2016
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  5. Mystere Win User
    Audio features depend on the chipset and drivers installed. Not all of them will have a mic boost.
     
    Mystere, Jul 13, 2016
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  6. Floob Win User
    Thanks very much for the pointers.

    So its possible I wont be able to get the mic boost at all?

    The annoying thing is, that when I use my Elgato software the mic happily captures at a good volume level without issue, using the controls in that software.
    When I use Bandicam, its just really quiet unless I put it really very close to my mouth, a lot of people seem to get around this using the "boost" option which I dont have.

    I have tried the Realtek drivers on the GigaByte site when I had windows 7 and it didnt make the boost appear - perhaps I should try the ones from the Realtek website directly.

    Its a shame that the Bandicam software wont capture volume in the same way Elgato does.
     
    Floob, Jul 14, 2016
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  7. Edwin New Member
    FWIW, I only get the boost option when using a headset.
    I know using boost with a desktop mic could create some terrible feedback.
     
    Edwin, Jul 14, 2016
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  8. Floob Win User

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options

    I just tried a cheap $10.00 microphone here:
    Mibia M001 The #1 Rated Deluxe Wireless Microphone System, Lavalier Can be Used on all Phones, Karaoke, YouTube, Studio; Computers; Lapel Dynamic Mic Noise Cancelling Microphone: Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments

    and it shows the boost option!

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options [​IMG]


    I'm a bit confused why that one will give me the boost option, but the Snowball ICE product wont

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options [​IMG]


    Is it because the Snowball is USB and the other is using a 3.5mm jack?
    Or is it because the drivers used for the different products are different, and the Snowball just isnt allowing the boost?
     
    Floob, Jul 14, 2016
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  9. bro67 Win User
    Are you plugging it in the front or rear jack?
     
    bro67, Jul 15, 2016
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  10. Floob Win User
    The snowball is in a USB port at the back, the cheap mic is in a front 3.5mm mic jack.
     
    Floob, Jul 15, 2016
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  11. bro67 Win User
    Try unplugging the Snowball Mic and plug the other mic in the rear jack. What Driver version is it showing in Device Manager for the two Mic's? Also what Audio driver does it show in Device Manager that you are running?
     
    bro67, Jul 16, 2016
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  12. Kbird Win User
    Kbird, Jul 16, 2016
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  13. Floob Win User

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options

    I unplugged the snowball and plugged the other mic in the back, it still shows the levels option when I do that

    Here is the Snowball ICE settings

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options [​IMG]


    Here is the standard Mic

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options [​IMG]


    and here is the driver

    Microphone boost option not showing in Windows 10 sound options [​IMG]
     
    Floob, Jul 16, 2016
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  14. Floob Win User
    Floob, Jul 16, 2016
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  15. Kbird Win User
    Try installing the Audio Drivers from the Manufacturer , looks like C-Media from Pics for the Mic and the Realtek Drivers for the Soundcard as I see Windows 10 default Drivers etc from Windows Update , no idea if it will help but it maybe just the generic M$ Driver doesn't have all the features?

    ***Edit: Actually I would say to make sure of MB Revision and update all the Win 10 drivers for your board including the Chipset > 1st and the ME Driver 2nd then the other ones down the list.
     
    Kbird, Apr 5, 2018
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