With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway, remote work is on an all-time high, with more people than ever substituting in-person meetings for online alternatives.

But these meetings can become unproductive if your colleagues can't hear you clearly.

That's exactly what will happen if you don't set your Windows 10 microphone to the correct volume level. This short guide is here to help you solve this exact problem. Read on to learn how to increase your microphone volume in Windows 10.

How to Increase Microphone Volume on Windows 10

Whether you use your microphone for work or personal activities such as gaming, recording, or interacting with friends, if your microphone volume is set to too low, your voice will come off as unintelligible on the other side. In turn, this beats the whole point of using a mic.

But don't lose hope. We've got just the solution for you.

Broadly speaking, there are two different methods that you can follow to tweak your mic volume.

How to Increase Windows 10 Microphone Volume From the Control Panel

You can boost up the mic volume on your Windows 10 system from the Control Panel. To do that, hover over the sound icon in your taskbar in the bottom left corner. From there, follow the steps below:

  1. Right-click on the sound icon and select Sound.
  2. From there, select the Recording tab.
  3. Now, select the mic from the list of all available mics.
  4. After choosing a mic, select Properties.
  5. Open the Levels tab and adjust the microphone slider for increasing the mic volume.
  6. Finally, hit Finish or Ok to save the changes.
click on sound from taskbar
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Note that the higher the volume level, the louder your voice will project through the microphone. If the volume increases by too much, your voice will become distorted.

Related: How to Improve Sound Quality in Windows 10

How to Increase Your Microphone Volume From Windows 10 Settings

The second way to boost your mic volume on Windows 10 is through the Windows Settings app.

  1. Press Windows Key + I shortcut to open the Settings app.
  2. In the Settings menu, click on System.
  3. Select Sound from the sidebar and scroll down to the Input section.
  4. Choose the input device and click on Device properties
  5. Now adjust the volume slider to set up the mic level to your liking.
click on device properties

Again, don't make it too loud, or your voice will come off distorted.

The Test your microphone volume bar is a handy indicator as to how loud your microphone is currently. If the microphone volume is topping out at the top of the bar, you might want to decrease your microphone volume, so it doesn't sound distorted when you speak.

Windows 10 Microphone Volume Changed, Finally!

As remote working slowly becomes the norm—especially after the COVID-19 pandemic—more and more people will rely on online communications. For clear communication, you need optimum sound clarity. A dim voice on your mic will make holding an online conversation with you a hassle.