A microphone is an essential part of the computer. It helps us to communicate with others through voice calls or recording our own voice. 

Microphone volume is an important factor in making sure that our voice is heard clearly by the person on the other side. 

There are times when we need to increase the volume of our microphone so that our voice can be heard clearly.

There are a few ways to make your microphone louder which are as follows:

Microphone’s Sensitivity:

The simplest way to make your microphone louder is by increasing its sensitivity. 

To do this:

• Open the sound control panel.

• Click on the Recording tab.

• Double-click on your microphone to open its properties.

• Click on the Levels tab and drag the Microphone slider to the right to increase the sensitivity.

• Once you do that, visit websites like Mictestor.org to test your mircophone sensitivity. 

How To Make My Mic Louder? (Easy Ways)

1. Boost Feature

The boost feature is a pre-amplifier that increases the low-level signals coming from the microphone. This will make your microphone louder. 

To turn on the boost feature:

• Open the sound control panel.

• Click on the Recording tab.

• Double-click on your microphone to open its properties.

• Click on the Levels tab and check the box next to Boost.

2. Use a Pop Filter

A pop filter is a type of screen that is placed in front of the microphone to reduce popping sounds caused by fast-moving air. This will make your microphone sound clearer and louder.  

To use a pop filter:

• Attach the pop filter to the stand or clip it onto the microphone.

• Place the pop filter about an inch or two away from the microphone.

Pop filter are a great way to reduce static noise of mic that can cause a problem while recording a podcast.

3. Other Possible Solutions

If you have tried the solutions above and your microphone is still not loud enough, there are a few other things you can try.

1. Check your microphone's driver: you can check to see if your microphone's driver is up to date by opening the Device Manager. 

To do this, search for "Device Manager" in the start menu and open it. From here, expand the "Audio inputs and outputs" section and look for your microphone. 

If there is a yellow exclamation mark next to it, this means that the driver is not up to date. To update it, right-click on the microphone and click "Update driver."

2. Change the sound format: another thing you can try is changing the sound format of your microphone. To do this, open the sound control panel and click on the Recording tab. 

Double-click on your microphone to open its properties and click on the Advanced tab. From here, change the format to something different and click "Apply."

If you have tried all of the solutions above and your microphone is still not working properly, there may be a hardware issue. In this case, you may need to replace your microphone.

Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How can I boost my mic volume?

Ans: There are a few ways to make your microphone louder. You can try increasing the sensitivity of your microphone, turning on the boost feature, or using a pop filter.

Q2. How do I make my laptop mic louder?

Ans: There are a few ways to make your laptop microphone louder. You can try increasing the sensitivity of your microphone, turning on the boost feature, or using a pop filter.

Q3. How can I make my mic louder past 100 dB?

Ans: In the settings menu, you can change the output device to "line in." This will allow you to boost your microphone volume up to 200 dB. However, be aware that this may cause distortion.

Q4. How do I make my mic loud on discord?

Ans: If you are having trouble making your mic loud on Discord, you can try increasing the sensitivity of your microphone or turning on the boost feature. Open the user settings menu and go to the "voice & video" section. From here, you can adjust your input sensitivity.

Q5. Why my mic volume is so low?

Ans: Look for the input setting option on your sound menu and try experimenting with the settings. Also, make sure that you have the latest driver for your microphone. If you still can't fix the problem, there may be a hardware issue. In this case, you may need to replace your microphone.

Q6. How can I make my headset mic louder?

Ans: There are a few ways to make your headset microphone louder. You can try increasing the sensitivity of your microphone, turning on the boost feature, or using a pop filter. You can also try changing the sound format.