Windows 11

Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to increase microphone volume in Windows 11:

1. Open the Settings App

• Click on the Start Menu (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner of your screen.

• Select Settings (or press Windows + I on your keyboard to open it directly).

2. Navigate to Sound Settings

• In the Settings window, select System from the left-hand menu.

• From the options on the right, click on Sound.

3. Open Microphone Settings

• In the Sound settings window, scroll down to the section labeled Input

• Under Choose a device for speaking or recording, you will see a list of available input devices (like your microphone). Select the microphone you want to adjust.

• Click on Device properties under your selected microphone.

4. Adjust Microphone Volume

• A new window labeled Device properties will open

4. You will see a slider labeled Volume. Move the slider to the right to increase the microphone volume. You can test the microphone to check if the volume level is appropriate.

5. Check Advanced Settings (Optional) If adjusting the slider alone doesn’t produce the desired result, you can explore additional settings:

• Go back to the Sound settings window.

• Scroll down and click on More sound settings under the Advanced section.

• In the Sound window that appears, go to the Recording tab, where your microphone will be listed. • Select your microphone from the list, then click on Properties.

6. Increase Microphone Levels in Properties

• In the Properties window, go to the Levels tab.

• You will see another volume slider for the microphone. Slide it to the right to increase the microphone volume.

• You may also see a Microphone Boost option, which can amplify your microphone’s input signal. If it’s available, you can increase the boost if needed, but be cautious as setting it too high might introduce noise or distortion.

7. Test Your Microphone

• After adjusting the volume, test your microphone to ensure the levels are where you want them. You can use the Test your microphone feature available under Sound settings (Input section) to see the input level as you speak.

8. Additional Troubleshooting (Optional)

• Ensure your microphone drivers are up to date: If your microphone is still too quiet, check for updates to your microphone’s drivers.

8. You can do this by:

   1. Right-clicking the Start button and selecting Device Manager.

   2. Expanding the Audio inputs and outputs section, right-clicking your microphone, and selecting

   3. Update driver. Once you’ve increased the microphone volume and tested it, your microphone should work at the desired level for voice calls, recordings, and other uses.

Windows 10

To increase the microphone volume on your Windows 10 computer, follow these steps:

1. Open the Sound Settings:

• Click on the Start button and search for "Sound."

• Select the "Sound" control panel option.

2. Adjust the Microphone Volume:

• In the "Sound" window, switch to the "Recording" tab.

• Right-click on your microphone device (it should be listed under "Devices") and select "Properties."

• Go to the "Levels" tab.

• Drag the "Microphone" slider to the right to increase the volume.

• Click "OK" to save the changes.

3. Test the Microphone Volume:

• Open a voice recording app or software.

• Record a test voice message and play it back to check if the volume has been increased.

Additional Tips:

• If you're still having trouble with microphone volume, try updating your audio drivers.

• Check for any microphone-related settings in your specific audio software or application.

• If you're using an external microphone, ensure it's properly connected and powered (if applicable).

Mac

To adjust the microphone volume on your Mac computer, follow these steps:

1. Access System Preferences:

• Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen.

• Select "System Preferences."

2. Open Sound Preferences:

• In the System Preferences window, click on "Sound."

3. Switch to the Input Tab:

• In the Sound preferences window, click on the "Input" tab.

4. Adjust Microphone Volume:

• Under the "Input" tab, you should see your microphone listed.

• Below the microphone name, there will be a volume slider.

• Drag the slider to the right to increase the microphone volume.

5. Test Microphone Volume:

• To test the microphone volume, you can use Voice Memos or any other audio recording application.

• Record a voice message and play it back to check if the volume has been adjusted correctly.

Additional Tips:

• If you're using an external microphone, ensure it's properly connected to your Mac.

• Check the microphone's settings in the specific application you're using.

• If you're still having trouble, try restarting your Mac.