Windows 10: Microphone input volume ridiculously low with phone link

I use phone link to manage calls from my Android phone on my computer. With all other apps the micophone input volume works just fine. But with phone link the input level is useless. I use a Blue Yeti microphone, and even by turning the gain to absolute max I can bearly hear anything. Max gain will obviouisly interfere with other apps, so that is not really a viable option anyway. There's no way to adjust the input volume from control panel -> sound, I've reinstalled the driver, but nothing seems to work.I'm on Windows 11 version 22H2. Of course I know everything from Microsoft is to be avo

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WhatsApp for Windows Microphone input volume very low.

WhatsApp for Windows Microphone input volume very low. Checked all my sound settings and put them of full. Microphone Input volume works well on Skype, but very difficult for persons you are talking too through WhatsApp Windows to hear you.

 

Microphone volume is too low

Microphone input volume recently decreased significantly a few weeks ago. I cannot diagnose the cause nor can I find a method to correct it.

Symptom - in sound settings, microphone volume was previously running around 90% of total volume. Now it's around 25-35%. I have tried plugging in the microphone to multiple USB ports with the same result. All my voice recordings are too quiet no matter what program or app I use, so I believe it is some sort of system issue.

Windows 11 Home 22H2. All updates are current. This issue is occurring on two custom-built desktop and two Acer laptop computers.

Fifine Ampligame USB microphone - physical volume dial for input is at max setting.

Sound settings microphone input volume volume slider is at 100.

Microphone property settings input volume level volume slider is at 100 & in the properties Advanced tab I have unchecked the box "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device"

Microphone permissions are on for all apps that I want the microphone to have access to.

I have run the Windows audio troubleshooter for the microphone with the result of no available fixes.

Audio drivers are current and have no recent updates that I am aware of. ("The best drivers are already installed...")

Are there any suggestions to get the microphone level back to 90% of total volume? Or at least increase it above 50% of total volume?

 

Microphone Input Extremely Low

Hi AustinAtlantis,

I’m Mario an Independent Advisor. I’m here to work with you on this problem.

Considering that you executed the troubleshooting and updated the drivers, I suggest, reviewing some definitions on your laptop:

The basic is to review the sound but you explained that is on 100%, this way we skipped this point and go to try to boost your microphone levels, starting on the screen that allows you adjust the volume (on 100%), please follow the next steps:

- Click on “Additional device properties.” Doing so will open a window labelled “Microphone Properties.”

- Click on the “Levels” tab. Here you should see two sliders, one for your microphone’s volume, and one called Microphone Boost.

- Your microphone’s volume should already be at 100 percent. If for some reason it is not, go ahead and move the slider up to 100 percent. The Microphone Boost slider can be found directly underneath the volume slider. The Microphone Boost option can be used
to increase your microphone’s output volume an additional 30 decibels. I recommend that you increase the boost incrementally (e.g. +10 dB) and then test your microphone levels before increasing it further.

Alternatives to find Microphone Boost Level option:

Alternatively, you can adjust your microphone’s volume and boost its output via the Control Panel. Simply type “control panel” in the Windows taskbar search field and click on “Control Panel.” From there, select “Sound.”

This will prompt a new window to open that is labeled “Sound.” In the tabs at the top of the window, click on the one that says “Recording.” Here you will see the microphones that are connected to your PC. Highlight the one you are using and click on “Properties.”

This will open a new window labeled “Microphone Properties.” Here, select the “Levels” tab. You should be presented with two sliders: one for your microphone’s volume and one that will allow you to boost its output.

Please, I found some links that add below for your review, with more details about particular headsets that I think could be helpful:

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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

I hope to help you. Please, tell us the results.