Windows 10: Windows 11 barely picking up Microphone Input

Hello, I have an issue with Windows 11, that it barely picks up my microphone. When I look in the sound settings, I need to almost move my microphone all the way to my mouth for it to even register it.But when using other programs like Discord, it picks up my microphone with no issue.

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Microphone barely picking up voices

My microphone on my computer barely picks up anything, even when close to it or even yelling. I tried boosting the frequency but that did nothing but change the speed it picks up but not the range. Anyone know how? Here's the Microphone specification details:

Microphone (High Definition Audio Driver)

Driver Properties: Microsoft

Driver Date: 6/21/2006

Driver Version: 10.0.17134.1

Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows

Model Version: Generic Software Device

 

Microphone barely picking up any sound

I have a Lenovo Ideapad L340 and use the built in microphone which is a RealTek , never had an issue with it. Talked with people using my laptop this morning, all good. Went out for lunch, came back and now it barely picks up any sound, nothing changed as
far as I know, didn't even turn off my laptop. When I use the "test" option on the mic and talk the bar goes to maybe 5% at most, no one can hear me. Apps like discord and OBS aren't picking up basically any sound, you hear a low whisper if you pay attention.
The "get help" app suggested I update the drivers, I did and restarted laptop after but it's still the same, audio trouble shoot says everything is working.

Why is my input so low all of a sudden and how do I fix it please?

Thank you

 

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 up higher volume but i have to have the microphone less than a cm away from my mouse and this has only worked when using 1 of the headsets, for the other two i can’t get it above 1-2.%

To note I've used the ‘life chat’ headsets for years without issue until the last few months when this started.

i’m assuming it’s a sensitivity type issue or how the sound is being processed. After a week of trying everything i can think of and looking online i’m at a loss of what else to try.

General information

• Desktop PC
  

• Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621 Build 22621
  
• Mobo: AsusTUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI)
  
• CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700K CPU @ 3.60GHz, 3600 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
  
• RAM: 32.0 GB
  

What I've tried so far:

• 3 different microphones (one at a time)
  
  • Microsoft lifechat LX-3000 (3 separate ones as i have spares) (USB),
    
  • EKSA E900 (3.5mm)
    
  • Generic 'call centre' type headset (USB)
    
• Microphone settings (Properties)
  
  • Default (and only Microphone)
    
  • Microphone level to 100%
    
  • Microphone Boot
    
  • 3 channel, 16 bit, 480000HZ (DVD Quality)
    
  • Exclusive mode (Both options on and off)
    
  • Enable audio enhancements (on and off)
    
  • Using the listen to this device option
    
    • Can hear self, but it is still quieter than it should be though it is louder than when recording self slightly.
      
• Disconnecting all other devices
  
• Using the 'Troubleshoot common sound problems' setting
  
  • "Result "Troubleshooting couldn't identify the problem"
    
• enabling and disabling other Devices and these devices
  
• Update, and reinstall Drivers
  
  • Using alternative ‘generic’ drivers
    
• Connection direction to USB ports and with extensions ( USB 2,0 and 3,0)
  
• Disconnecting all other devices
  
• Booting in safe mode
  
  • No audio input or output from headset
    
• Speech recognition setup
  
  • Setup Microphone
    
    • When reading the sentence ”Peter dictates to his computer…” the bar doesn’t get past the yellow.
      
• Recording Self via OBS studio
  
  • Can barely hear self at all (Even when volume is set high)
    
• Speaking on discord
  
  • (Everyone has to turn me up alot)