> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.talview.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to adjust microphone sensitivity settings? If your voice sounds **too soft**, **too loud**, or **broken** during the microphone test in Talview, the issue may be with your **microphone sensitivity settings**, not the mic itself. Properly adjusting this can help ensure you pass the speech test smoothly. ## ✅ Common Causes and Fixes | **What Might Be Wrong** | **What You Can Do** | | :- | :- | | Mic input is too low | Increase **microphone sensitivity** in system settings so your voice is picked up clearly | | Mic picks up background noise | Lower mic sensitivity slightly and speak closer to the mic | | You’re speaking too far from the mic | Sit closer (about 6–12 inches) and speak directly toward the mic | | External mic isn’t being used | Go to **system audio settings** and **set the correct input device** | | Mic is covered or blocked | Make sure it’s not covered by hands, clothes, or stickers | ### 🛠 How to Adjust Mic Sensitivity (Windows) 1. Right-click the **🔊 sound icon** → Click **Sound settings** 2. Under **Input**, select your **microphone** → Click **Device properties** 3. Adjust the **Input volume slider** — set it around **70–90%** 4. Speak and check the **volume bar** — it should bounce when you talk normally ### 🛠 How to Adjust Mic Sensitivity (Mac) 1. Go to **System Settings → Sound** 2. Under **Input**, select your **microphone** 3. Use the **Input volume slider** — aim for the *middle-to-high range* 4. Test your voice — make sure your **input level reacts as you speak** ### Additional Tips * Use **wired headphones with a mic** if your laptop mic sounds muffled * Restart your browser after making changes to mic settings * Close apps like Zoom or Teams that might interfere with your microphone *** This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.