Frequently Asked Question

How to Change Microphone Volume Using the Control Panel

You can also adjust microphone input volume using the classic Control Panel.

You can launch this tool from the speaker icon in your taskbar’s notification area, which is opposite the Start button. First, right-click the speaker icon and select “Sounds” from the menu that appears.

In the “Sound” window that opens, click the “Recording” tab.

You’ll see a list of microphones installed on your system. Select the one you’d like to adjust, then click the “Properties” button.

In the “Properties” window that appears, click the “Levels” tab.

In the “Levels” tab, use the Microphone slider to adjust the input level of the microphone. The higher the level, the louder your microphone signal will be while it’s in use. That means your voice will come through louder. But a signal that is too loud will distort, so try to find the sweet spot where it’s loud enough but not too loud to distort your voice.

After that, click “OK,” then click “OK” again to close the “Sound” window. If you need to adjust the level again, revisit the Microphone properties through the speaker icon on the taskbar. Good luck!