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Microphone is really quiet even though the mic volume is at 100%

Anonymous
2022-02-20T17:17:47+00:00

My mic became really quiet but I don't know why I can show you screenshots if you like

Thanks
Gunn

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-21T04:31:00+00:00

    Good Day Gunn,

    I appreciate your time getting back to this thread, please proceed with the steps below.

    -Go to Settings

    -Click Update and Security

    -Click Troubleshooter then Additional troubleshooter.

    -Look for Playing Audio and run the troubleshooter.

    -Go to Device Manager

    -Expand the Sound and Video Game Controllers

    -Look for Audio driver that was installed

    -Right click and Update

    -Look for "Browse my computer for driver

    -Let me pick drivers available drivers

    -Choose an old driver and use it.

    -Go to Control Panel

    -In Control Panel, select Large icons from the View by drop down menu.

    -Select Sound.

    -Select the Recording tab

    -Right click the Microphone and click Enable.

    -Right-click it again and select Set as Default Device.

    -Right click Microphone and click Properties.

    -Click the Levels tab, then drag the volume slider towards the largest value.

    -Click OK

    -Click Advance Tab

    -Uncheck the box to "Allow application to take exclusive control on this device"

    Restart and check the Microphone volume.

    If issue persist, proceed with these steps.

    -Go to Device Manager

    -Expand the Sound and Video Game Controllers

    -Look for Audio driver that was installed

    -Right click and Uninstall

    Once uninstalled go to this link below and download and install the drivers.

    https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER08036635M/1/Realtek-H...

    https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER08153228M/1/Cirrus-Lo...

    Once downloaded and installed restart your computer and check.

    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    Sincerely,

    Carlo T

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-21T03:59:17+00:00

    Hello thank you for replying. this mic is a built-in mic for my laptop and it is the "Microphone Array (Intel Smart Sound Technology for Digital Microphones)

    Here is the model of my laptop i have also gave a screenshot

    OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Home

    Version 10.0.22000 Build 22000

    Other OS Description Not Available

    OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

    System Name LAPTOP

    System Manufacturer Dell Inc.

    System Model Inspiron 3501

    System Type x64-based PC

    System SKU 0A25

    Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz, 2803 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)

    BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 1.9.0, 8/10/2021

    SMBIOS Version 3.2

    Embedded Controller Version 255.255

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-02-20T17:51:00+00:00

    Good Day Gunn,

    My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 11 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

    -What kind on mic you are using, is it the built in mic or external mic?

    What is the exact model of your computer?

    To check the system model proceed with these steps.

    -Press Windows key + R

    -Type msinfo32 and hit enter.

    -Look for the System Model and Manufacturer and post it here.

    If you are using a custom built pc look for Baseboard version and Baseboard product and post it here.

    I'll look forward for your response so that I can provide an accurate recommendation.

    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    Sincerely,

    Carlo T.

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