Windows 10: 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.

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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.

 

Headset Microphone, when speaking I'm using 5% of my total microphone volume.

Hi Ben. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these fixes for known issue of Low Microphone Volume in WIndows 11:

https://allthings.how/how-to-fix-low-microphone...

https://techcult.com/fix-low-microphone-volume-...

https://www.hawkdive.com/how-to-fix-low-microph...



Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Extremely low microphone volume after upgrade

After updating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (kinda prefer 7 to be honest, but still getting used to 10), I've discovered that the input volume on my microphone - a generic old style (though not immensely old) stalk mic - is extremely low, low enough that
software just considers it noise. I have updated my Realtek audio drivers to no effect. Driver volume and boost set to maximum. Any idea what I can do about this?