
If none of those work to boost microphone volume, try the fixes below. Check also that your preferred speaker or headset is selected under the Speakers section. If you’re on a Skype call and the microphone volume levels are low, select More > Settings in the top right corner of the Contacts list and select your microphone or headset under Microphone in the Audio & Video section.If the line moves from left to right, the microphone is working, but if it isn’t, then your mic isn’t picking up any sound. Speak into the microphone while checking the microphone tests to ensure that it’s working.You can do this by selecting Start > Settings > System > Sound and select your microphone in the Choose your input device option.

Check that your headset or microphone is set as the default recording device.

