Microphone issue

Xephon

Hi all

I recently re-formatted my pc and so far the only thing that does not work is the mic.
I seems like there's no longer and amp as when i try to use it, the volume on the mic is bearly hearable from several recording tests,
Note: this is with all the mic volume setting maxed, and all latest driver for the sound device

Has anyone ever incountered this problem or can help?

thanks

niallb

I recognise this from linux.
Mic channels have an extra and usually hidden control which
is a +20dB boost to allow you use different kinds of mic.

This setting is found in the Windows Volume Control advanced settings. A typical location for this setting is found in the system's Volume Control, then choose Options > Advanced Controls. An Advanced button appears under the Microphone setting. Clicking that button brings up the Advanced Controls for Microphone dialog box, which contains the 20db boost option.

Can't confirm where the control is, as I don't have a windows
machine, but keep looking - it's there.

Good luck,
NiallB

Creamy Goodness

that microphone boost is in the advanced options where you put the slider to max setting