Some Users Have Reported Problems With The Microphone Sound In Windows 11 That The Volume Is Low, Which Can Be Solved By Checking Several Methods.
Windows 11 is far ahead of previous versions of Windows in terms of design language and user experience. Although Windows 11 offers an improved user experience in many aspects, it is still in its early days, and some users experience this version with minor or major bugs.
The Microphone is an essential component that can be very annoying if it doesn’t work correctly. If you’re working remotely, chances are you’ll be having meetings on Zoom or Skype, so you’ll need excellent or at least acceptable microphone quality.
If you use a Windows 11 computer to record video or talk to friends and work video calls, you may have noticed that the microphone volume is low. And if the low microphone volume in Windows is a software problem, it is straightforward to fix it.
Since it’s difficult to pinpoint the root cause of problems like this, you may have to try several solutions presented in the article to restore your Microphone’s functionality fully.
Choosing the right Microphone
If more than one Microphone is connected to your computer, ensure the correct Microphone is selected. For example, instead of using your laptop’s Microphone, you might use a standalone webcam on an external monitor, which will significantly reduce the sound. Also, if you use a VR headset now and then, Windows might get confused and think that the default microphone should be the one on your VR headset.
Follow the steps below to check the selected Microphone:
- Click Start and then Settings.
- On the left side of the Settings window, click System and then Sound.
- Go to the Input section and open it if necessary to see all the installed microphones. If the correct Microphone is not selected, click it.
Adjusting the microphone input volume
The most critical step when setting up your Microphone is to adjust the input volume in the settings.
- Click Start and then Settings.
- On the left side of the Settings window, click System and then Sound.
- In the Input section, click on the right arrow of your selected Microphone.
- Click on Volume. Then make sure the slider is pulled all the way to the right and displays a value of 100 right next to the Mic icon to capture 100% of the sound produced system-wide.
- Click Start test and speak into the Microphone in a normal voice for a few seconds, then click Stop test. Windows should report the result “of total volume 100%”. If you get a result of less than 100%, increase the input volume by dragging the slider to the right. Repeat the test until the Microphone receives 100% of your voice.
Placement in the optimal range of the Microphone
If you are not in the optimal range of the Microphone, the sensitivity of the Microphone can decrease quickly. If you’re using a laptop’s built-in Microphone or a clip-on webcam, this might not be a severe problem, but if you’re talking off-axis or from too far away with desktop USB microphones, the sound can be poor. Test the Microphone to see how close you need to be to get the desired result.
Also, suppose you have a microphone with multiple input modes (cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional). In that case, the method you choose can significantly impact the input level and sound quality. It is best to select the cardioid setting for most routine recording and web conferencing applications.
Check microphone access permission.
If your Microphone can pick up sounds correctly but doesn’t work in a specific app, there might be a problem with the app’s access permissions to the Microphone.
- Click Start and then Settings.
- On the left side of the settings window, click on Privacy & Security, and then in the App permissions section, click on Microphone.
- First, make sure that Microphone access is enabled. Then make sure the apps you have permission to use the Microphone.
Check microphone settings in applications.
If you have configured your Microphone in Windows but still have microphone sound problems in specific programs, you should check the microphone settings in the programs. Microphone settings are different in each program; You need to find the microphone settings in the specific application you want to use and ensure the appropriate Microphone is selected and the input volume level is high enough.
Microphone input level amplification
If you’ve already adjusted the microphone input to the level you want, there may still be a way to boost it further.
- Click Start and then Settings. On the left side of the Settings window, click System and then Sound.
- In the Advanced section, click on More sound settings. The Sound dialog box appears.
- Click on the Recording tab.
- Right-click on your Microphone and select Properties in the menu that opens.
- Click on the Levels tab.
- Finally, if there is a Microphone Boost slider, drag it to the right to increase the Microphone’s sensitivity. Note that not all microphones have this option.
Disable advanced microphone audio features
Some microphones have audio enhancements that increase the quality and volume of the sound using hardware and software capabilities. Unfortunately, these options can sometimes cause interference and lower-than-expected sound quality. To eliminate this possibility, turn off this option if it is enabled.
- Click Start and then Settings. On the left side of the Settings window, click System and then Sound.
- In the Input section, click on the right arrow of your chosen Microphone.
- Look for the Enhance audio section to turn it off.
Run the Windows troubleshooter for the Microphone
If the previous methods did not solve your problem, you can run the troubleshooter and let Windows evaluate the situation.
- On the System tab in Settings, click Troubleshoot.
- Click on Other troubleshooters to continue.
- Scroll down to find Recording audio. Click the Run button to open the troubleshooter.
- In the troubleshooter window, select the Microphone option. Click the Next button to continue.
Windows will now scan your system for possible problems and suggest actions to fix them.
Update drivers
The final possible solution for your Microphone is updating the existing drivers. It may seem elementary, But if you know the number of problems this simple tip can solve, you will be surprised.
To do this, open the Start menu and type Device Manager to search for it. From the search results, click on Device Manager to open it.
- Click on the arrow next to Audio inputs and outputs from the left panel to expand it. Right-click on Microphone and select Update driver from the context menu. It will open a separate window on your screen.
- In the Update drivers window, click on the Search automatically for drivers option so that Windows will automatically find the driver for you. If you already have a driver package, click Browse my computer for drivers and locate the package using File Explorer.
- If you have chosen the first option in the previous step, Windows will check the latest available driver for your device online and download it. You may need to restart the computer after installing the driver.
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We hope this educational article was helpful for you. If none of the mentioned methods helped you to solve the problem of weak microphone sound in Windows 11, or do you know another way to solve this problem, or if you have any other questions in this regard, share it with users and us in the comments section.