Article ID: 000059323 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 07/23/2021

Intel® NUC Microphone Doesn’t Work or Output Is Not Loud Enough

Environment

windows10family

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Summary

Steps to fix issues in which the microphone on an Intel® NUC isn't working as expected.

Description

A built-in microphone or a microphone plugged into the 3.5mm audio jack is not picking up sounds to the level expected.

Resolution

Check the microphone's boost level in sound properties:

  1. Right-click the Speaker icon on the task bar and select Recording devices.
  2. Select your microphone device and click Properties.
  3. Go to the Levels tab.
  4. Adjust the microphone boost slider to the desired level.
  5. Click OK twice to close the window.

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