Question Front mic input VERY quiet

SerialSniper14

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Hello all. I just built a new PC and for whatever reason, my front microphone input is extremely low. I tried boosting my mic volume in Windows 10 to 30+db but I still have to yell for anyone in Discord to hear me. I boosted input volume in Discord too, it didn't help.

If I use the mic input on the I/O panel, it works fine! What could be the problem?

I've already uninstalled sound drivers and reinstalled the current Realtek drivers from my mobo's website. Windows troubleshooter was useless. Specs:
  • Ryzen 5 3600
  • MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon
  • Windows 10
  • Trident Z Neo 3200 CL14
  • Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB
  • ThermalTake H200 case