Microphone boost is a Windows setting that will boost the volume in order to recover audio quality. So if you think your microphone level is too low at times, you can use the Microsoft Boost feature to increase the microphone volume under Windows 10.

What does a microphone boost do?

One is the standard microphone level, which controls sensitivity. The other is called “Microphone Boost,” which amplifies the input to pick up even more sound.

What should be the microphone boost level?

How to Boost Mic Volume on Windows

• Right-click on the active microphone. …
• Again, right-click the active mic and select the ‘Properties’ option.
• Then, under the Microphone Properties window, from the ‘General’ tab, switch to ‘Levels’ tab and adjust the boost level.
• By default, the level is set at 0.0 dB.