If the recording volume or playback volume is too low on your PC or laptop, you may need to go into the sound settings of the computer and make some minor adjustments.
This documentation contains information on:
• Turning up the volume
• Activate / deactivate Microphone Boost (this is what causes the laptop screech)
The first thing to check is to make sure headphones are plugged in and the headphone sound is turned up.
Adjusting Sound Settings on Your PC or Laptop
1. Basic sound can be adjusted by clicking on the speaker button in the bottom right corner of your screen.
2. For more advanced sound and audio settings, right click on the speaker icon, and select Open Sound Settings.
Here you can select your sound output device, adjust your master volume, select audio input (microphone or headset), and access advanced sound options.
3. In manage sound devices options, you can test and disable certain audio/sound devices.
4. You can also adjust sound levels for different programs if you have multiple programs running. Right click on the speaker button and select Open Volume Mixer.
5. In order to change playback devices, in the bottom left corner hit the magnifying glass and search for control panel. Once you've opened control panel, open the Hardware and Sound menu. Then continue into sound.
6. From this menu you can set your default devices and go into more specific sound settings. If you click on a sound device, you can open the properties menu. (The properties button will be in the bottom right corner of the window) Or you can right click and select Properties.
7.Here you can change the name of the sound.audio device, adjust levels further, and access advanced settings.
8. If you go into Levels, you can adjust the balance of your speakers, if you'd like one speaker to be louder than the other. Hit balance and the small window will pop up.
