Stopping the microphone from automatically adjusting level

Anonymous
2020-03-26T14:52:20+00:00

Every time I run a meeting in the Teams app, my microphone level automatically gets set to 100%. 

I have set the communications option in the control panel to do nothing and there appears to be no option in the app to stop it from doing this. I have a sensitive microphone that requires low gain - this is very frustrating as I am using it to teach lessons remotely.

Any ideas?

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-05-27T15:48:08+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-04T14:25:42+00:00

    Same here, with version 1.4.00.11161. 

    Teams is still adjusting the input gain of my mic, but in a reasonable range (between 75% and 98%) based on my voice volume. 

    So I guess something was updated 😊

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-05-04T12:55:18+00:00

    I agree the random "USB Microphone level to low/zero"  behavior is gone for me as well.  My Windows client version = 1.4.00.8872 (64-bit). last updated on 2021-04-05.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-04T07:23:32+00:00

    Actually the issue with the automatic mic level adjustment is gone for me. I didn't change anything but Teams does not seem to interfere with my settings anymore. Or the issue where the level gets set to 0 is fixed.

    That leaves the echoing in setups with speakers... But this is a story for another time.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-04T07:01:58+00:00

    It's a ridiculous issue. A year passed since the topic is started.

    I've found a workaround for this. At least it works for me.

    I should keep the Microsoft "Sound settings" window (where the "Test your Microphone" shows the microphone level when you speak) opened while using Teams. In this case Teams does not able to intercept the windows settings and microphone works fine.

    Hope it helps

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