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Windows 11 Input Device volume automatically lowering every time

Anonymous
2023-03-20T16:22:20+00:00

On Windows 11 every time I connect my headset to the PC (usually I use speakers, but put on a hs if I have a call) Windows automatically turns it down to 50-ish level which makes me really quiet. So I open Settings>System>Sound and adjust the general input volume to 100 + I adjust the specific mic volume to 100 in device details.

I kept seeing that volume drop right in the middle of a call, so I went to the advanced device setting and forbid exclusive control. Now Windows can't change the device volume but it still lowers the System>Sound input section volume all the time. How do I prevent this from happening? This is really annoying.

As a footnote, I wanted to say that this stuff is really getting out of hand. We have an old-style advanced settings window where we can adjust the mic level. Now we have new style Sound settings where we can adjust device input volume and on top of that, we have an overall system input volume (the one I have problems with). Add to that every piece of software has its own input settings often with an auto-adjust option. So it's as thick as 4 levels of volume controls and 3 of those can auto-adjust. 2 levels do it without the user's consent. This is just ridiculous.

Upd:
To clarify

  • End software is not the issue, I made sure of that
  • Exclusive control is disabled
  • Disabled audio enhancements
    -"Do nothing" under "When Windows detects communications activity" is selected
  • Settings > System > Sound > My headset microphone is set to 100 manually but drops on activity
  • Settings > System > Sound > Input section overall Volume slider keeps dropping during conversations

So it doesn't solve the problem, auto-adjusting still occurs. If that might help, I'm using Arctis 7 wireless headphones, so I constantly turn them on and off, not if it can affect settings somehow.

For context, here is what it looks like when I'm talking - see video

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-23T18:19:53+00:00

    The fact that so many people keep posting in this thread after so many posts and a solution is not found is quite disappointing. It is clear that those that are having an issue with their browser are not experiencing the same issue as other people. For they have obviously tried those suggestions and have not been able to fix their problem. As someone that has tried everything suggested in this thread, I can convey the same frustration many users have here. There is no solution and Microsoft has still not fixed this bug nor acknowledge it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-03T15:09:53+00:00

    Finally found a solution !

    There is a flag available under chrome://flags, which specifically addresses the cause of this issue. Visit chrome:/flags in your address bar, then search for "Allow WebRTC to adjust the input volume", and set it to "Disabled". That solved the problem immediately for me.
    https://support.google.com/chrome/thread/210106028/google-chrome-constantly-auto-adjusting-microphone-levels-solved?hl=en

    Works for Edge browser too. Search edge://flags , then for "Allow WebRTC" or "RTC". Set to "Disabled" scroll to the bottom click "Restart".

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-05-11T17:57:16+00:00

    Hi Serhii D.，

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    You can use the following methods to try to solve the problem of automatic audio lightening.

    1. Disable "Automatically adjust microphone settings" in communication software: In applications like Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams, you might find an option to "Automatically adjust microphone settings" or a similar feature. Make sure to disable this option in all of your communication software.
    2. Disable "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and "Give exclusive mode applications priority":

    Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Sounds."

    Navigate to the "Recording" tab.

    Right-click on your headset microphone and choose "Properties."

    In the "Advanced" tab, uncheck both "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and "Give exclusive mode applications priority."

    Click "Apply" and then "OK."

    1. Disable audio enhancements:
    2. Navigate back to your microphone's "Properties" window.

    In the "Enhancements" tab, check "Disable all sound effects" or "Disable all enhancements" (the wording may vary).

    Click "Apply" and then "OK."

    1. Adjust Communications settings in Windows:
    2. Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Sounds."

    Navigate to the "Communications" tab.

    Select "Do nothing" under "When Windows detects communications activity."

    Click "Apply" and then "OK."

    1. Adjust your microphone's volume levels in Windows:

    Go to Settings > System > Sound.

    Under "Input," select your headset microphone.

    Adjust the volume slider to your desired level.

    Click on "Device properties" and adjust the volume slider under "Levels" as well.

    If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Best Regards,

    Manson - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

    Have always done this and it never helps. This is definitely a windows issue and it's very annoying.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-29T11:12:56+00:00

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-05-15T21:14:08+00:00

    Do you mind sharing which extension is it?

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