Microphone Too Quiet? How to Make It Louder

If callers keep saying they barely hear you, your microphone input level is too low.

Fix 1: Increase Windows Input Volume

1. Right-click the speaker icon → Sound settings
2. Under Input, click your microphone
3. Drag the Input volume slider to 80-100%

Fix 2: Enable Microphone Boost

1. Right-click speaker → Sound → Recording tab
2. Double-click your microphone → Levels tab
3. Increase Microphone Boost by +10dB or +20dB
4. Test at miccheckonline.com/mic-test

Fix 3: Move Closer to the Microphone

Most condenser microphones work best 6-12 inches from your mouth. Dynamic microphones need you even closer.

Fix 4: Check App-Level Volume

Zoom: Settings → Audio → Input level → adjust slider

Teams: Settings → Devices → Microphone → drag the slider

Meet: Settings → Audio → test the level

Fix 5: Disable Auto-Adjust

• Zoom: Settings → Audio → uncheck "Automatically adjust microphone volume"

What Level Should You Aim For?

At normal speaking volume, the input meter should reach 60-80% on our mic test. Peaks above 90% risk clipping.

Check Your Level Now

Test your microphone level at miccheckonline.com/mic-test.