Windows 10: Windows 11 Setup: Self vs Surrounding Microphone Input

Hello there.Recently purchased a new laptop. Upon Windows 11 Home setup, there was an option that asked me if I would like the microphone to pickup only the speaker voice who’s sitting right in front of the computer, or also pick up surrounding sounds if there are multiple speakers in the room. I picked one randomly and now I want to change it to the other setting. However, unlike how during Window setup it told me I could go to settings and change this preference, I could not find it anywhere in settings, including the specific microphone settings. I have also attempted to research about th

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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)
    

 

Bluetooth microphone is not working on Windows 11.

Hello Abhishek

Im Juliet and Im happy to help you

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with your Bluetooth microphone on your Windows 11 device.

I would suggest you also try to Check the microphone settings. Please follow the steps below;

a. Right-click the sound icon on the taskbar and select "Open Sound settings."

b. Under "Input," select your Bluetooth headset as the default microphone.

c. Check the volume levels and make sure the microphone is not muted.

I hope this helps! Let me know what happens

 

setting up microphone for speech recognition

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are trying to setup speech recognition on the PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• When you say that “the box is grey and unresponsive”, where you are seeing this option?
  
• Are you able to connect the microphone to the PC? (Does it show in Device Manager)

Meanwhile we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if you are able to setup the microphone.

Steps to set up a microphone: Before you set up Speech Recognition, make sure you've plugged the microphone into your PC so the following steps work.

1. Press Windows + Q or click on the Windows Search.
   
2. Enter Set up a microphone in the search box, and then tap or click
   Set up a microphone.
   
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
   
4. Once you are able to setup the microphone and then check if it’s working.

You may also refer this article for additional help: Use voice recognition
in Windows 10



If you are facing issues configuring microphone on your computer, I would suggest you to refer:

Fix microphone problems



Let us know how it goes.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator