Low USB microphone recording volume (AT2020)

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I've been using an AT2020 USB microphone for several years now, first on Vista and then on Windows 7, with no problems at all. After upgrading to Windows 8, I've found that the recording volume using this microphone is now very low. The hardware is all the same, as is all the configuration.

I usually have the volume set at ~30-40. On Windows 7 it's loud and clear, and there is no distortion. On Windows 8, even if I turn it all the way up to 100, the recording volume is way too low and the sound is distorted due to the volume being set so high.

There is clearly something wrong here and as of now Windows 8 is completely unusable to me because I need to be able to record. Any possible solutions would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

(Also, there are no actual drivers for this device. I've always just plugged it in and it has worked right away.)

Update (7/29/15): This issue has not been fixed with Windows 10. I've started a new thread here for those who have updated. If you want this fixed, please continue to post about it. I doubt it will help, but the only other option is to stick with W7 or buy a new mic.

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Anonymous

2015-04-17T06:52:23+00:00

Hi Thogrin,

Sorry for the delay in replying.

If you are facing this issue on Windows 10 Technical Preview, then I recommend you to leave your findings, comments and feedback related to this product using the “Feedback app”. Members of the Windows Insider Program can provide feedback about the Tech Preview directly to our engineers by using the Windows Feedback app.

Refer to this article by “Nirmal S” to know more on “How to share feedback on Windows 10 Technical Preview?” : http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_tp-winipp/how-to-share-feedback-on-windows-10-technical/5e501781-a580-43e3-8926-40ae19343805

Cheers.
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Anonymous

2015-05-02T15:21:55+00:00

Hello there again.

Ever since this was discussed a new build of Windows 10 was released if I'm not mistaken. I've heard some people saying it works for them now and wanted to know if USB mics are now fully operational as they should've been in the first place?

Can anyone confirm this? Are the drivers still messed up?
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Anonymous

2015-05-05T10:39:49+00:00

Well, you've got my attention. I'll do research, and even install W10 to find out if it's true, and share the answer here.
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Anonymous

2015-05-05T15:13:22+00:00

Well, you've got my attention. I'll do research, and even install W10 to find out if it's true, and share the answer here.

Like I promised, I'am right after fresh installation of W10, build 10074, the issue STILL PERSIST.

There is a slight improvement, but still overall quality SUCKS due to windows 7 experience.

Dear Mr. Srimadhwa B. ....well... please do not answer - I already know what you say ^^

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Anonymous

2015-05-05T19:42:22+00:00

I also tried it out with build 10074 and I agree there seems to be a very small improvement. I wouldn't call it fixed though. I hope they manage to build on that and make it better. Hopefully this is an indication that they're actually working on the issue and not just stumbled on that improvement by accident.
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