Low Microphone Volume

DarKrO · Mar 28, 2006, 06:26 AM

I have my microphone record volume set to 100% and +20dB boost is on, but it is still very low. With +20dB off, it's incredibly low.
If I put my microphone (headset) any closer to my mouth I would be eating it.

I have a Soundblaster Audigy 1 /w some decent headphones (low and high switch for mic).
It was infact to loud on my old onboard with volume maxed out, so is there anything I can do?

Arbryls · Apr 17, 2006, 10:13 PM

I am having the same problem. I am using a SoundBlaster Live! 24-bit card and have used 3 different mics. Each one gives a every low input.

I have used a mic built into a web cam ( USB ) and it worked fine so it has to be the card. is there any way to boost the mic with a 3rd party app or a work around in hidden settings?

I have seen a few people talking about this on

http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=pcmciasb&message.id=39

http://forums.creative.com/creativel...ssage.id=57333

I do not know if any one has found out anything but any news would be good.

Mar 28, 2006, 06:26 AM	#1
DarKrO DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Low Microphone Volume I have my microphone record volume set to 100% and +20dB boost is on, but it is still very low. With +20dB off, it's incredibly low. If I put my microphone (headset) any closer to my mouth I would be eating it. I have a Soundblaster Audigy 1 /w some decent headphones (low and high switch for mic). It was infact to loud on my old onboard with volume maxed out, so is there anything I can do?

Apr 17, 2006, 10:13 PM	#2
Arbryls DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I am having the same problem. I am using a SoundBlaster Live! 24-bit card and have used 3 different mics. Each one gives a every low input. I have used a mic built into a web cam ( USB ) and it worked fine so it has to be the card. is there any way to boost the mic with a 3rd party app or a work around in hidden settings? I have seen a few people talking about this on http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=pcmciasb&message.id=39 http://forums.creative.com/creativel...ssage.id=57333 I do not know if any one has found out anything but any news would be good.