Adjusting+Sound+Mixer+Levels

If you are not receiving audio (sound) from your computer and/or want to record something with a microphone, you may need to adjust the audio and microphone input levels. **Make sure you click on the speaker icon in the bottom tool bar (right side) to find out if the volume is up, that's all you might need.**

Mic needs to be in the pink 1/8” jack (if in doubt, plug in back)

Here is a great way to quickly know IT WORKS!


 * Start / programs / accessories / entertainment / Sound recorde****r**
 * Click on the RED circle to record, square to stop, triangle to play**



You should see some sound waves as you record.

If you need to adjust the sound levels:


 * start**
 * programs**
 * accessories**
 * entertainment**
 * volume control**


 * or Double click on speaker icon in lower right system tray**


 * The initial screen looks like these screens:**


 * __For boosting Mic levels on some computers__**


 * Click on Options**
 * Properties to get a screen like the one to the left**
 * Scroll to bottom and check Front Mic and Mic Volume**
 * OK**


 * You also want to check Options / Advanced controls**


 * Advanced buttons should now appear under the Mic levels**


 * Click on the Advanced buttons and then check the Mic Boost for both of the Mic levels.**


 * Keep the “Mute” checked for the Mics (remember, this is the Output level so you don’t want sound going out of the Mic)**


 * __ Now you need to get to the level control for the input, from the Record Control mixer __**


 * Click options**
 * - properties**
 * - recording (on some computer switch the Mixer device at top drop down)**

On some computers Select (check) Mic and move it to 70% (image on left) On other computers uncheck Mute for the Mics and move the volume control to 70% (image on right)

You can minimize the recording level so that you can adjust it if needed.

Go back to the Sound Recorder and test