Windows 10: Win 11 - Microphone input volume / Sensitivity

Hi,I'm having some microphone issues. the input volume is VERY quiet, i have to shout in order for the mini mixer bar next to the microphone in more sound options to even pick up that I'm speaking, using the 'Test' your microphone" within 'Sound properties' gets back a “1% of total volume at normal talking” Strangely when using the ‘listen to this device’ option against microphone properties what I hear back is louder than when recording, but the volume mixed bar next to the mic still doesn’t move, and the ‘Test your microphone’ doesn't go above 1% still.I’m able to get it to pick

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My microphone's volume is too low

Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Miguel O., Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue!

What headset is the one you are having issues with?

First I suggest increasing the volume of your microphone. Here's how to do this in Windows 11:

1. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.

2. In Input, select a microphone to see its properties.

3. In Input volume, make sure the blue bar adjusts as you speak into the microphone.

If it doesn't, go to Test your microphone and Start test. This will help you troubleshoot any issues with your microphone.

If you have any trouble following any steps or the issue persists let me know!

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Microphone Sensitivity to low, USB headset

Is there a way to separate headset volume and microphone sensitivity?

USB headset when turning down the listening volume on earpiece, the master volume goes down and the microphone sensitivity also goes down.

When adjusting the microphone sensitivity up it turns the master volume up and the earpiece volume goes up.

Either people can't hear you or the volume is dangerously high.

 

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?