Internal microphone problems . . .

Question

My computer, is a Dell laptop.
Running, Windows 10.

I want to, raise the sensitivity.
Of the, internal microphone.

These are the, Microsoft instructions:

To change the mic sensitivity in Windows.
You'll have to go into the device settings,
for your microphone.

Go to Settings > System > Sound.
Under Input, make sure the mic is selected.

Then click, Device Properties.
Select Additional device properties.

In the, levels tab. Increase or decrease,
the Microphone (sensitivity).
It was set at, 100%

I clicked on: Start test: And, the results were:
The highest value, seen. Was, 1 percent.
Does 1 percent, mean. Something, is wrong?

There is no, graphic level display?
To say, "hello", "hello", "testing".
To see, how high it goes?

Is their, any way. To get a, graphic display.
To see, the level? Would I be able, to raise it?
I sure, hope so!

Is there any, 3rd party application.
I could download, and install. That would, do it?

Thanks for reading . . . Jerry

Answer 1

Hi Jerry_Dwyer -

Thank you for the detailed response. I see, if that's the case then let's try to perform other troubleshooting steps.

Go to your OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) website

1. Open run-box by pressing windows key + R, type msinfo32 and hit enter.
2. Look for your System Model and System Manufacturer, take note of them.
3. Go to your OEM website and search for your driver using the information that you noted.
4. Download and install the driver, restart your computer and check if the issue still persist.

I also found a post relevant to your concern, please click the link below and try to perform the troubleshooting steps provided.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Please keep me posted for the result.

Regards,

Jerico T.

Answer 2

One more thing, Jerico. My computer, is a:

Dell laptop, model = Inspiron 17 3000 (3793)

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/servicetag/0-Q2REZTRlVVkxOGRtcmVDNE1rWk5FQT090/overview

Answer 3

Thanks Jerico . . .

As I, said before. Is there someway to do this?

There is no, graphic level display?
To say, "hello", "hello", "testing".
To see, how high it goes?

Answer 4

Check this out

Answer 5

Hi Jerry_Dwyer -

I'm Jerico T., I understand that you're having some issues right now and I'd be more than happy to help you today.

Kindly click the link below and try to perform the troubleshooting steps provided.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix...

You can also try to perform the methods below.

Method 1: Update Driver

1. Open run box by pressing Windows Key + R and type devmgmt.msc then hit enter
2. Locate and expand Audio inputs and outputs
3. Right-click on the driver and select Update driver
4. Select Search automatically for drivers
5. Wait for the process to complete, once completed, restart your computer and check if it resolves your issue.

Method 2: Roll-back driver

1. Open run box by pressing Windows Key + R and type devmgmt.msc then hit enter
2. Locate and expand Audio inputs and outputs
3. Right-click on the driver and select Update driver
4. Select Browse my computer for drivers
5. Select Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
6. Select any older driver from the list and click next
7. Wait for the process to complete, once completed, restart your computer and check if it resolves your issue.

Feel free to reach back if you need any further assistance.

Hope this help. Have a good day.

Thank you,

Jerico T.