Windows 10: Microphone dB stuck at 0

Hi I am unable to adjust my mic dB. For some odd reason it is stuck at 0. I dont know why and i need some help.

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Microphone Boost level not going beyond 10 dB

Hello Elenwood,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

What is the make and model of the computer?

Recent software changes can affect the ability of your device function. You may want to try the steps listed below and check if it works.

Method 1: Set the default value in Audio Settings.


You can set the microphone boost value from 0.0 dB to +40 dB using the slider provided. If the slider is limited to +10 dB on the max, kindly follow the steps given below and see if it works.

• From the Start menu, search for
  Manage audio devices and click on it.
  
• Go to the Recording tab and right click on the
  active microphone which has a green check mark on it to select
  Properties.
  
• From the General tab, switch to Advanced
  tab and uncheck the option ‘Allow application to take executive control of this device’.
  
• Click on Apply and OK.
  
• Unplug the microphone and replug it to check if you can increase the Microphone Boost level beyond 10 dB.
  

Method 2: Update Sound card driver.

I would recommend you to visit the manufacturer’s website, to download the compatible drivers for the sound card and to install them on the computer.

For further information, you may refer the article here to Update drivers in Windows 10.

Regards,

Mala S

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Audio Recording Problem. Microphone not working

Okay so...

I followed the steps on the first link and it worked, but when also listing to music or playing a game, the people who I was talking to could hear my game or music. This lead me to a undo what I did and turn the microphone boost back down to 0 (I turned
it up to 10 dB) and left the Microphone at 100 (which is what I always had it at), during all of this I was talking to a friend and before I started to follow the steps on the second link I tested to see how I sounded. He said that it was perfect and back
to how I usually sounded, so THANK YOU I guess..

 

Downloading updates stuck at 0%


Hello everyone, Windows Update has been stuck at 0% every time I've tried in the last couple of days (see screenshot). These are the two updates available:

• Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3103688).

• Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3105213).