How to amplify the microphone on Windows 10 in different ways?

By default, the Windows 10 operating system does not include the maximum microphone volume level, even if you set all the settings sliders to maximum. Below you can learn how to amplify a microphone on Windows 10 in several ways - using standard tools and through third-party software.

Standard operating system settings

First, try to strengthen the microphone in the OS settings. To do this, adhere to the following instructions:

1. On the taskbar, you need to find the sound icon and right-click on it. In the menu, select "Open sound options."
2. In the "Input" section we find the button "Device Properties". Please note that the desired microphone must be active.
3. In the window that opens, open the "Levels" section and set the volume scale to maximum. Also here you can find a separate scale called "Microphone Gain." However, setting it to the maximum is not recommended, because the sound will be distorted and additional noise will appear, especially when using cheap microphones.
4. Now go to the tab "Improvements" and turn on the items "Noise Reduction" and "Echo Cancellation".
5. To listen to the result, you need to go to the tab with the same name and enable the option “Listen from this device”.

Driver settings

Depending on the parameters of your sound card, a special driver will be installed on the computer with a utility that allows you to amplify the microphone on Windows 10. It usually starts with the start of the OS. Using the taskbar icon, open the program.

Here you will see the connected devices and you can configure not only the output, but also the sound input using the volume scales. Sound effects, an equalizer, and more are also available.

Third party programs

In this case, it all depends on the program you use. For example, if you record sound for later use in video, then Audacity will help you. With it, you can capture the stream from any connected device and configure sound parameters in detail.

The program has a large number of settings. The user can switch between mono, stereo, set the gain, signal level and so on. This way you can amplify the microphone on Windows 10. Audacity is not one of a kind. Adobe Audition, Nero WaveEditor, Free Audio Maker, and similar software can be a great alternative.

If you have done all the procedures to amplify the microphone signal, but the sound is still quiet, perhaps the problem is the low output level. To solve the problem, you can use the Sound Booster utility.