Question Lapel/clipon mic is too low. Is there a software solution?

[tom2u]

Is there any software that can boost the sensitivity of a mic input of a motherboard? I think this mic is designed for phones as it recorded fine on the phone. But is a computer motherboard with built on audio that much more insensitive than a phone? Seems odd.

 

[hang-the-9]

There are mic in levels you can raise. Also make sure the mic is close to your mouth, those lapel mics need to be pretty close to the sound source and don't talk away from it, especially if it's a cheap mic.

 

[tom2u]

You mean mic levels in Windows 7 Control Panel, Sound, Recording, right click the input, Properties, Levels? That doesn't give anywhere near enough gain. I think I need a mic preamp or some sort of booster.

 

[CountMike]

You mean mic levels in Windows 7 Control Panel, Sound, Recording, right click the input, Properties, Levels? That doesn't give anywhere near enough gain. I think I need a mic preamp or some sort of booster.

At that same place but depending on sound chip driver you should also see "Microphone boost" slider.

 

[tom2u]

Doesn't make any difference if its there. With some drivers its there, some not. I'm now trying with an M-Audio 2496 and no boost is there. I guess the card is just not designed for a microphone, just line in level inputs.

 

[tom2u]

Time to get a preamp. I've seen board units on Ebay and Aliexpress dirt cheap. Wish I could solder better. That's a rather useful skill. Especially fine soldering.