How to Boost Microphone Volume in Windows 10

So you come across loud and clear

Nothing disrupts the flow of a virtual meeting or conference call like the other person constantly requesting you to speak louder or repeat what you said.

More often than not, the problem is with your network, WiFi connection, or in some cases, your microphone.

Issues with your microphone can affect the sound and quality of your video or voice calls besides makingrecording audio on Windows 10a problem. The issue is particularly pronounced when using your microphone with conferencing apps like Skype where sometimes the quality of voice sinks, or when gaming within the high octane context of a multiplayer game.

Whether you want todo a conference call on your PC, or you’re trying to record system or voice audio, we’ll show you how to boost the microphone volume in Windows 10 to hear others better.

Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video talking about how to adjust mic sensitivity in Windows:

Preliminary Checks to Boost Microphone Volume in Windows 10

If others can’t hear you, here are some things to check before trying the fixes that follow:

If none of those work to boost microphone volume, try the fixes below.

1. Adjust Microphone Volume

If you or others can’t hear you during a call or virtual meeting, here’s how to increase mic volume in Windows 10.

Note: You can also go to theMicrophoneProperties>Advancedtab and uncheck theAllow application to take executive control of this deviceoption in case boosting the volume level doesn’t help.

You can also boost your microphone’s volume levels via theControl Panelin Windows 10.

2. Give Apps Permission to Use Your Microphone

If you just updated Windows 10 and your microphone isn’t detected, you can give apps access to your microphone and check if the volume works again.

3. Run Windows 10 Audio Troubleshooter

If your PC doesn’t show the Microphone Boost option, you can restore access to it by running the built-in audio troubleshooter to check and fix any sound issues.

Now you should be able to use Microphone Boost to boost microphone volume.

4. Update Your Microphone’s Audio Drivers

Outdated or incompatible audio drivers can cause your microphone to stop working properly. To resolve this problem, check for and update its audio drivers and then check if the volume levels return to normalcy.

With both audio and sound card drivers updated, reboot your PC and check the microphone volume levels. If the issue is with your microphone, our guide onhow to fix a microphone not working in Windows 10has more fixes you can try.

Boost Your Microphone Volume

With many people using online chatting and video conferencing software for their virtual meetings, it’s necessary to have a decent microphone that works properly. Unfortunately, not everyone’s computer microphones work the same way.

Whether you’re using the built-in or external microphone on your PC, you can boost the microphone volume when others can’t hear you and restore communication.

If you want to get better sound with your microphone, turn to our guide onhow to reduce background noiseandfix mic sensitivity in Windows 10. We also have a helpful guide onwhat to do if you have no sound on Skypeand if you’re looking for a good mic to use with your iPhone, check out the best iPhone microphones you can buy right now.

Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio

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How to Boost Microphone Volume in Windows 10#

Preliminary Checks to Boost Microphone Volume in Windows 10#

1. Adjust Microphone Volume#

2. Give Apps Permission to Use Your Microphone#

3. Run Windows 10 Audio Troubleshooter#

4. Update Your Microphone’s Audio Drivers#

Boost Your Microphone Volume#

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