You have noticed that lately your voice is not getting picked up by your computer. It could be time to change the microphone sensitivity on your Windows 10 desktop, then. This will also allow you to be heard even in meetings or video calls with your family. With that being said, we have no more to do.
How to Change Microphone Sensitivity in Windows 10
To produce podcasts or games, or for whatever purpose you have your PC, your microphone must be working correctly, to capture your voice correctly. In this article, we will learn how to change your sound settings.
- Go to the Control Panel on your computer, then Hardware and Sound, and click on Sound.
Note: You can also open Settings > System. You will then click on Sound and choose More Sound settings from the left bar.
- Open the Recording tab, double-click your preferred microphone, and choose Levels from the left tab.
- Swipe across the bar under the Microphone Array to change the sound levels.
Note: However, if you are changing the microphone sensitivity of an external microphone, you will receive a second option of Microphone Boost.
- To change your microphone sensitivity, click OK.
Can you Change Microphone Sensitivity for Only Specific Microphones in Windows 10?
You can change microphone settings for a single microphone in Windows 10. It’s simple, select the microphone via Control Panel to set your settings accordingly.
Will changing microphone sensitivity affect the microphone of the whole computer or all microphones connected to it?
If the microphone sensitivity of the default microphone of your desktop isn’t changed, it won’t make a difference on your computer if other microphones are connected.
Can I Change Microphone Sensitivity in Windows 10 Without Being an Administrator?
Changing the sensitivity settings of any microphone does not require admin privilege. But if you are facing trouble changing some of your default microphone advanced settings you will need a command in administrator mode.
Why Can’t My Microphone Sensitivity Hold When Restarting Windows 10?
Your desktop should not start from scratch every time you restart your desktop. If it does, it can be due to several reasons such as:
- Something is wrong with your system driver or you have a misconfiguration at your computer system.
- Your mic drivers are out of date.
- This microphone is not compatible with Windows 10.
