How to ACTUALLY Stop Microphone From Auto-Adjusting in Windows 11/10 

Pinned comment here. Thanks for the info. Also going to edit information. This is also true for using Facebook Messanger, StreamYard, Discord on browser, and pretty much other video call apps. This isn’t too bad for the app adjusts your audio fine for everybody anyway.

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@@rudyskrew who knows why… idk why. But remember, if your using browser calls that may adjust your audio volume. For example… StreamYard or Discord on Google Chrome. If you have the Discord App, it should be fine tho. 👍

Yeah... it’s a nightmare isn’t it? Ugh. Glad this is getting up there in views.

Still had this problem but I can say that it is less frequent than the usual. I might resort to clean installing Windows.

After further observation, I figured out that some websites that you allowed to use Microphone will be able to take control of volume. I guess unchecking 'Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device' is only applicable with programs locally.

@@mastersid6832 this is happening to me right now it's so freaking annoying, did you solve the problem?

I don't have that on my settings but I did all his suggestions and still am getting issues

Bro I have no idea that’s why I was frustrated.

yo u already figure it? if u do can u tell me? shi not workin for me either

for now

@@YungR0 yeah that’s going to happen… I wish there was a way to fix it… I’ve been trying a way around that issue.

If that's the case I would try and reset every driver in device manager.

ME TOO OMG PLEASE HELP

wait do you use discord?@@o3o280

I’m not sure because I use wired mic and then a headset itself without the mic. I would just try and see what happens, and if you can’t trouble shoot with similar steps that I showed here. Open any program I opened in this to trouble shoot the issue.

I can't find that

Right. Now keep in mind certain apps like Chrome and Edge (which allow you to use video and audio automatically) adjust your audio regardless, but that works if your doing a production on places like StreamYard. If your doing recordings on discord, go on via DISCORD *APP* and just do it from there, then your fine.

Try resetting every driver in Device manager and that should fix it.

@@JHebertSide95 I figured out, it was an app in VR headsets changing the mic to the VR mic. I found out how to change it!

Well what seems to be the problem? That seems to be an issue recently with the new update.

@@JHebertSide95 I have the latest updates Windows 11 maybe that's why?

For me neither 🫡🫠🔫

@@Jarda_B My solution is reset every drive on Device Manager and then do this step by step again. Usually takes care of the problem. If that still doesn’t work, I would recommend a different mic. Sometimes depending on microphone, it auto sets on your PC no matter what you do because it’s a built in software or it’s a faulty issue with the hardware.

@@djsebus1296 My solution is reset every drive on Device Manager and then do this step by step again. Usually takes care of the problem. If that still doesn’t work, I would recommend a different mic. Sometimes depending on microphone, it auto sets on your PC no matter what you do because it’s a built in software or it’s a faulty issue with the hardware.

I did see this. Your welcome. :)

Okay… so I have a reason that might be the case. If you are using browser tools to do audio and video calls… that’s going to audio adjust no matter what and I’ve not been able to find a way to fix that.

@@JHebertSide95 does this apply to discord and stuff like that?

@@prankerkmo8786 If your using the discord app on your computer… no, it won’t be an issue. It’s just if you use Discord on a web browser. 👍

So here’s the thing. Are you using stuff like Facebook call or StreamYard? Because I’m browser apps will do that…. however, that’s fine for your mic because StreamYard and Facebook audio typically works fine as it adjusts. If your using Discord (and discord the application, not the browser), Skype, or Zoom, it shouldn’t do that.. That said, you need to make sure if your using your computer for in browser calls, I.E. Chrome, Edge, FireFox, he’ll even Opera GX, you need to make sure to turn your volume on your mic all the way up after your done. There’s no avoiding it as far as I can tell yet. That you’ll have to do, but it’s as simple as downloading Audacity and being able to do that manually. I really do hope this helps you.

No that’s always going to happen, but on calls that’s not as much of an issue... If your trying to live stream... You need to download Zoom, Discord, or (if you have a bit of money) Riverside and use those apps to record and stream podcasts... You NEVER want to livestream from your end using Facebook call or anything browser related. The only exception to that rule is StreamYard because they use a server to stream, and your not streaming from your desktop pretty much. You do need to make sure to turn your audio back up full on afterwards... But yeah if your making calls and not streaming, that’s not a big deal. Wouldn’t worry too much about the microphone auto adjusting.

​@@JHebertSide95 this was the WHOLE point i went here i dont want this happening when im recording or on calls cuz it messes with my mic and kinda stops the input for a quick second and i hate it because im trying to record something and it just cuts out for the tiniest bit of time and AAAAAAAAAAAA

Well depends on what your using for video calls. Any web browser thing typically makes it auto adjust. But if you use Discord by itself it doesn’t happen. If you use Skype by itself it doesn’t happen. Also, if you record your volume for stream mainly it doesn’t auto adjust. I have not found a way to get it fixed on the new Windows 11 Update, but it is an issue... I was just somehow lucky not to have it happen to me somehow.