Low Volume on Built-in Microphone Spectre Folio Convertible

[Rod26]

I am unable to use the internal microphones for Zoom or any other purpose. I have installed all latest BIOS and driver updates, uninstalled/reinstalled audio drivers, but the microphone sensitivity is very low.

When I go to Settings and Test the microphone, it shows some input when I yell or blow directly into the microphones on each side of the camera. Otherwise, there is hardly any input recorded.

I have tried cleaning the small holes on each side of the camera but that does not help.

[Rod26]

I did see some improvement by opening the HP Audio Control app and changing the reduce background sounds and optimize for "only my voice"

[Echo_Lake]

@Rod26

Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, however, to provide an accurate resolution, I need a few more details:

• Did this happen after a recent window or software update?
• Have you tried 
• Have you made any hardware/software changes?
• What is the product number of your device? Use this link to find it: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03754824

While you respond to that, let's try these steps: 

• Step 1: Check the microphone hardware
• Step 2: Update the audio driver
• Step 3: Use the Troubleshooting tool
• Step 4: Configure the sound settings in Windows
  Click here: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03421813 to complete the troubleshooting steps.

And, also try this workaround:

• Open Control Panel.
• Open the Hardware and Sound setting.
• Open the Sound setting.
• Select the Recording tab and double-click your microphone you have selected as the default recording device.
• Click on the Level tab and reduce the Microphone Boost setting.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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