Windows 7: Microphone issue (Too quiet, even on max settings)

i have same problem. you're not to picky...i don't wanna use boost cause i can't stand hiss sound. this is something way to wrong with Windows 7 on this issue. xp was perfect about this stuff. i'm really trying to change to Windows 7 but i really hate stuff like this...xp is so better and many things. only memory managment in Windows 7 is better!

anyone have solution to this problem?

So, here's the deal for me, since this thread was Google's first hit for me.

Using Windows 7 x64, I have 3 mics. All of them worked on my old XP machine.

One is in my webcam, one I put in the mic jack, and one is just a USB mic.

I have to shove all of them in my mouth to get any sound recorded at all, and even then it's just a faint whisper in the background.

Has anyone found a solution for this?

I, too, am aware that this is an old thread but having searched for all sorts of things this thread comes up every time. I DID (eventually) find a solution that works for me. What I had to do was in the Realtek HD Audio Manager- I set the recording volume all the way to the left. Screenshot:


Suddenly my computer is able to magically pick up my microphone with perfect clarity and volume.

I'm also aware that this is kind of a dumb fix. But it works for me on my desktop AND on my laptop (Which had the same issue)