How to Boost Sound in Windows 10: Increase Microphone Volume Without Software
PCs and laptops often have multiple microphones, with sources coming from built-in devices and webcams. Right-clicking the speaker icon on your taskbar and clicking 'Open Sound settings' can help increase microphone volume without needing dedicated boost software.
The microphone settings menu may be a bit harder to access in newer versions of Windows 10 compared to older ones. However, tweaking these settings will not only increase mic volume on Discord and other applications but also potentially introduce noise and other artifacts. Fortunately, your system's default drivers and Windows settings should be sufficient enough without needing any additional microphone boost software.
Many devices with their own audio controls can make it easier to increase or boost your Windows 10 microphone volume globally. While you might get by with a quiet mic for dictation, talking to someone in a noisier environment on Discord, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other calling software can present issues. Realtek microphone drivers and USB microphones are particularly prone to this problem.
As a result, those with low-powered audio input devices may find their Windows 10 microphone is too quiet. In an effort to save others' eardrums and maintain quality, microphone volume in Windows 10 often starts below full capacity.
