Mic input volume keeps automatically lowering

Question

Hi,

I've noticed that this only happens on games launched through the xbox app, but works fine on games on steam for example; my audio input volume in settings keeps automatically lowering whenever I speak. I was wondering if theres a fix for this since nothing else I've tried worked.

Answer 1

Hi, thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today, my timezone is UTC +8.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to assist, It seems that there is an incompatibility with the audio driver. Moreover, kindly follow the steps below for us to sort out the issue:

Method 1. Run Audio troubleshooter:

Press the Windows Key + R then type in:

msdt.exe /id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic

Then hit OK and follow the prompt to run Audio Troubleshooter.

Method 2. Roll back the Microphone driver:

-Press the Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Audio inputs and Outputs

-Look for your Microphone

-Right-click and click "Update Driver"

-Look for "Browse my computer for driver"

-Click "Let me pick drivers available drivers on my computer"

-Choose an old driver or other name of driver then select it and hit next until it installs.

Method 3. Roll back Audio driver:

-Press the Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Sound, video and game controller

-Look for Realtek (R) Audio or High Definition audio

-Right-click and click "Update Driver"

-Look for "Browse my computer for driver"

-Click "Let me pick drivers available drivers on my computer"

-Choose an old driver or other name of driver then select it and hit next until it installs.

Note: If the issue persists, please download and install a Microphone and Audio driver from your manufacturer's website.

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard