How to Change the Microphone Volume in Settings

 You can navigate to the settings for your microphone from the Windows Start Menu using the steps below.

1. 1. Open the Start menu and click Settings.

   

2. 2. Select System.

   

3. 3. Choose Sound on the left side.

   

4. 4. In the Input section, pick a Microphone in the drop-down list if you have more than one. 

   

5. 5. Click Device Properties.

   

6. 6. Use the slider to increase the microphone Volume.

   

You can then test your microphone volume level if you like. Hit the Start Test button and speak into the microphone. You’ll then see the volume level your computer recognizes for the device. Or, you can close your Settings.

Tip: Alternatively, right-click the Speaker Volume icon in your taskbar and pick Open Sound settings. Then, pick up with Step 4 above.