How to Get the Microphone Boost Option in Windows

Get comfortable, and let me show you how to get the Microphone Boost option in Windows; here is everything you need.

In general, this prevents Windows from automatically enabling the microphone boost feature. This tends to reduce the input loudness to where you hardly hear yourself when speaking upon recording a call. Generally, this occurs because the audio driver or hardware does not enable them to do so. For example, the boost of the microphone may not work with every sound card. 

There is no control over the microphone level.

The most frequent culprits are too old or not appropriate audio drivers. No enhancement of audio settings or technical limitations in USB and 3.5mm ports can also be the reason for problems. "Allow applications to take exclusive control" like settings also may interfere with boosting option's execution.

1. Run the Recording Audio Troubleshooter

First of all, launch Recording Audio troubleshooter to make sure that no driver conflicts and wrong settings are present. It could save you lots of time and effort because it will automatically detect the problem with the missing microphone boost option and apply fixes. 

Press the hotkey Windows + R to open the Run dialog box. Type in "ms-settings:troubleshoot" and press Enter to open the tab Troubleshooting in the Settings app.

On the Troubleshoot tab, scroll down to the bottom of the window to Find and fix other problems. Click Recording Audio. Run the troubleshooter can be clicked.

Click Next after it has completed the preliminary scan and you will be given options as to which microphone has presented your problem.

When the diagnostic process is complete, click Apply this fix to continue with the repair process.

Restart your computer to see if the problem has been fixed after the operation is done.

Fixing Microphone Boost with Microsoft

2. Change the Port Used to Connect the Microphone

You may be looking directly at the very root of the problem in the type of port your microphone is using. Not all ports are going to give you the capability to use any audio enhancement features, such as microphone boost. This can be very true with USB connections or 3.5mm jacks that are set up correctly. If you have any issues with the enhancement and cannot find the boost option, connect directly to a sound card. As an example, you can try using a dedicated connector for a mic.

If using a Realtek driver, it will prompt what device is connected. In this case, check the box beside Mic In. Apply the change then click Ok.

Setup of Microphone with Instructions

3. Update All Windows & Sound Drivers

This was resolved for some when updating Windows and sound drivers. The problems of compatibility brought about by outdated drivers may make functions such as microphone boost unusable. Updating your system ensures it operates on the latest version of all software. It resolves conflicts between your operating system and hardware. You will be able to recover options that were lost.

Press the Windows key plus R to open the Run dialog box. In the blank field, type ms-settings:windowsupdate then press Enter to open the Update & security settings menu to the Windows Update tab. Open the Run dialog by typing ms-settings:windowsupdate.

From the Windows Update screen, select Check for updates then follow the onscreen instructions to install all available updates. If you are prompted to restart, do so. Once the startup process has completed re-open this menu to verify that all of the updates have been installed. How to Verify Windows Update Status

If the option to adjust microphone levels is still not available, update the driver for the microphone by following the steps below.

Press the Windows key plus R to open the Run dialog box. In the run box, enter "devmgmt.msc" and then press Enter to open Device Manager. Opening Hardware Manager

To start working with the audio inputs and outputs, within the Device Manager click the Audio menu. Right-click on the microphone, to show the properties of the device. Comparing Settings for Your Microphone 

On the Driver tab of your microphone's Properties page, click Update driver. Restoring a Driver Problem with the Microphone 

Click on Search automatically. On the next screen, it will look for the most updated driver software for you.

Note: This step will require a good internet connection to succeed.

Automatically search for updates for Microphone software

Important: If you have a detached sound card, it will be necessary to go to the manufacturer's webpage and download the updated driver, installing it yourself.

When prompted, install any updated drivers that may be available. Once the process is complete, restart your computer to see if the problem has disappeared.

4. Buy a PCI Sound Card

If your microphone boost isn't functioning properly, then upgrade to a PCI sound card. You get much better control over the audio. This has drivers with the facility for advanced options for audio that you never have on the built-in sound chips. Using these drivers can unlock options such as enabling microphones boosting and also allow for controlling other features that will really make the input quality and volume increased. 

Windows Tips on How to Raise the Volume of Your Microphone

Some of the most popular places to try and repair various microphone issues in Windows, ranging from extremely low volume to distorted audio, are the volume controls. You can get higher input levels  by increasing the level for the microphone in the sound settings.

Open the Run dialog box with the Windows key plus R. In the Run dialog box, enter the command "mmsys.cpl" and click Enter to open the Sound window.

Click the Recording tab in the Sound window, then select the microphone you want to increase volume for, and finally click Properties.

In the Levels tab of the Microphone Properties screen, adjust the Microphone Boost slider as required.

That's all about How to Get the Microphone Boost Option in Windows. Now you are more than ready.