If I was to purchase a better microphone would this eradicate the problem or is the usb connection better for microphones? I would've thought analogue would be better for sound. If your mic volume is too quiet then install the audio drivers from the manufacturer website. But sometimes these can give problems and also rectify it. Generally with Windows 10, Microsoft will install it default drivers. After that, make sure all enhancements are off and set the equalizer, which shows up next to the search bar after you start playing music, to the default preset 'loudness' and. Whether it is Realtek, Plantronics or Razer Kraken mic, if the volume is too quiet, you must install their right audio drivers. I cannot afford to spend another day trying to configure the microphone headset and I only need a microphone really (not for gaming for screen movies, presentations things like that). Set your sound quality to the absolute maximum your computer can handle.

My question is - The problem of Windows 10 with a low sounding microphone seems to be quite common and leads me to think it's a software issue.

Suprisingly reviews seem to be quite good for this headset but this was the same with the Asus Sika mouse but I found this to be unusable.

Troubleshooting in Windows 10 unsuprisingly it says fine.

Changed sound output to come from the monitor and not through the headset when recording better with interferance/ clarity but still unusuable.

Realtek Audio HD: Trying all variations of settings Nearly a whole day recording sounds and playing back to listen for improvement.

Realtek Audio HD: Disabling and going through Windows Playback Devices no improvement.

All the settings are up, everything is correctly connected.

Realtek Audio HD: Microphone volume down better with not having blank voids of sound where the above 'over sensitizes itself' however it's still unusuable I have upgraded to Windows 7 from Windows XP a few days ago, and the maximum volume is too low.

Let the wizard complete and job and check if the issue has been resolved.

Realtek Audio HD: Removing suppression and echo reduction if the microphone is up high - it needs echo reduction or it over sensitizes itself (if that's a thing) Locate Playing Audio troubleshooter and click on the Run button next to it.

I have an Asus, Cerberus Arctic Headset which has audio ports (not usb) and I cannot get the microphone to work properly.

Sound too quiet windows 10