Problem recording when connected to computer

When I connect the microphone to the computer in order to record with a audio editing software, the volume is extremely low. Why? and how can I change that?

Chrispher Feb 21, 2008

Boosting it by 20dB is not enough, it is still extraordinarily quiet unless you are literally up against it.

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In the volume control panel look for mic boost and tick the box to boost the microphone volume. It's under options properties/Advanced controls etc.

Posted on Apr 13, 2007

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