MIC VOLUME LOW ON BOTH MY MIC DEVICES

Question

Hello,

I own a hyper x quadcast and a razer headset. when i talk through my mic it picks up the smallest sound and says my mic volume is 1%. I already have my mic at 100 input and the correct mic is selected and i've tried both. The only thing that works is discord because I can make it louder in settings. I have NO boost option in properties on windows and I just want to use voice chat in games I play. whenever i play no one can hear me or says i'm super quiet.

I also don't know where I would find audio enhancers (which I don't have that option where it says to look) or old drivers. I really just want this fixed and can't find anything helpful on the internet. please help.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi Laurelle Mitchell,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

When your microphone works in some apps but sounds extremely quiet in games, it is usually related to how Windows 11 and games handle USB microphones.

Here are some possible adjustments that you can consider in this situation:

1, System adjustments for the microphone

• Press Windows + R, type mmsys.cpl, and press Enter
• Go to Recording tab, right-click your microphone > Properties > Advanced tab
• Uncheck:
  • Enable audio enhancements
  • Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device
  • Give exclusive mode applications priority
• Select OK

2, Prevent Windows from lowering mic volume automatically

• Go to the Communications tab in the sound setting
• Select Do nothing
• Select OK

3, Make sure only the correct microphone is enabled

• Go to Settings > System > Sound
• Under Input, disable other microphones (for example, headset or virtual mics)
• Leave only HyperX QuadCast enabled

I hope these steps help improve your microphone volume in games. Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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Answer 2

To address the issue of low microphone volume on your HyperX QuadCast and Razer headset, here are some steps you can take:

1. Check Windows Settings: Ensure that your microphone is set as the default device. You can do this by right-clicking the sound icon in the taskbar, selecting "Sounds," and then navigating to the "Recording" tab. Make sure your microphone is selected and set as the default device.
2. Volume Levels: In the same "Recording" tab, select your microphone and click on "Properties." Under the "Levels" tab, ensure that the microphone level is set to 100%. If you do not see a boost option, it may not be available for your device.
3. Audio Enhancements: Sometimes, audio enhancements can affect microphone performance. In the microphone properties, check the "Enhancements" tab and disable any enhancements that might be enabled.
4. Update Drivers: Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date. You can check for updates in Device Manager by expanding the "Audio inputs and outputs" section, right-clicking your microphone device, and selecting "Update driver."
5. Test in Different Applications: Since you mentioned that Discord allows you to adjust the volume, try using other applications that may have similar settings. Some games may also have their own audio settings that allow you to adjust microphone volume.
6. Use Windows Volume Mixer: Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar and select "Open Volume Mixer." Ensure that the volume for your applications is set appropriately, as some applications may have individual volume settings.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider testing your microphone on another device to rule out hardware problems.

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References:

• The volume of the incoming audio is low
• Customizing HD Audio Driver Volume Settings