If this scenario is applicable, you’ll have little choice but to invest in a dedicated PCI soundcard. Hardware doesn’t support microphone boost – There are certain audio soundcards (especially integrated solutions) that won’t allow you to boost your mic levels.Several affected users have reported that the issue was resolved after they’ve updated the necessary drivers via Windows Update or Device Manager. Outdated microphone driver – This particular issue can also occur if you’re working with an outdated sound recording driver.
In this case, you might be able to resolve the issue by running the Recording Audio troubleshooter to solve the problem automatically. Some affected users have reported that the issue was resolved after they connected the microphone to a different port.
