Windows 10: Microphone boost

I bought a new laptop yesterday and im unable to adjust the microphone boost on an external mic, but its not that it doesn't support mic boost because i have adjusted it on a different laptop, but im unable to on this specific one. and i've already tried disabling allow aplication to take control over this device.

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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.

 

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.