More Input Volume

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Hi,
How can I add more input volume when I´m recording? I habe my realtek micro at maximun and the plug in micro too, but when I play the record is not high enoug, like others recording software, but I like this software more because has more recording options.
Thanks

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There is often a setting in your OS’s driver software called “+20 dB mic boost.” I don’t know exactly where to find it (I think it varies from driver to driver), but if that is turned on you shouldn’t have any more trouble.

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If you are using Windows XP in the Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices/Audio go to the sound recording window and click volume. There is a tick box for the mic boost. However, there are really wide variations in the mic outputs and impedances on the input channel. We have failed to get a decent input signal from many e.g Samson C01U but are really happy with a Altec/Plantronics headset that has its own output select switch with mute/medium and high.