How to Lower Audio when Using Microphone for Calls on Windows 10 / 11 PC (Fast Tutorial)
3To lower audio automatically when using a microphone for calls on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Communication Settings
Open Sound Settings:
Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner of the screen) and select Sounds.
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Alternatively, go to Settings (Win + I), then navigate to System - Sound.
Access Sound Control Panel:
In the Sound settings window, click on the Sound Control Panel link on the right-hand side.
Configure Communication Settings:
In the Sound Control Panel, switch to the Communications tab.
Here, Windows offers options to automatically reduce the volume of other sounds by different percentages when it detects communication activity.
Select the Reduce the volume of other sounds by option and choose the desired reduction level:
Do nothing
Reduce volume by 50%
Reduce volume by 80%
Mute all other sounds
Apply Settings:
Click OK or Apply to save the changes.
Method 2: Using Sound Settings
Open Sound Settings:
Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner of the screen) and select Sounds.
Alternatively, go to Settings (Win + I), then navigate to System - Sound.
Adjust App Volume and Device Preferences:
Scroll down to find Advanced sound options and click on App volume and device preferences.
Set Volume Levels:
Under the Output section, adjust the volume levels for the app(s) you are using for calls (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
Set the volume slider to a lower level to ensure that your microphone input doesn't get drowned out by other audio.
Apply Settings:
Close the settings window once you've adjusted the volume levels.
Additional Tips:
Test and Adjust: After making these changes, test your microphone during calls to ensure that the audio balance is suitable.
Third-Party Software: If the built-in options don't meet your needs, consider using third-party software that offers more advanced audio management features.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively lower audio when using a microphone for calls on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, ensuring clear communication without interference from other sounds.
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