EVGA Z270 FTW-K Initial Installation page 116

EVGA Z270 FTW – K (132-KS-E277)
The final Device
section covers the
microphone. This tab
includes both a
recording and a
playback section.
Both features have
similar balance
options as the other
sections, but differ
slightly in the Volume
slider function.
The Recording
Volume slider pertains
to audio recorded by
your microphone.
Raising the volume allows the audio to be recorded at a higher volume; in other words,
if the microphone is used to speak to another person, and the person has a hard time
hearing you, raising the volume will make it easier to hear you. Conversely, if you are
too loud, lowering the volume slider will produce a quieter audio. Muting this setting
will mute all audio recorded by your microphone.
The Playback Volume pertains to a function that allows the Realtek controller to play
back any audio the microphone picks up. This is a useful feature to assist with hearing
your own speaking volume or audio content playing in the background. By default, this
setting is muted. If you encounter an issue where you constantly hear yourself talk, and
you're sure it's coming from the computer, check first to see if this setting is enabled.
The Microphone Boost button is next to the upper Mute button. The boost assists by
increasing the gain of what your microphone picks up while recording. If your
microphone is not consistently picking up your voice when speaking, try adjusting the
boost higher in small increments, as a little boost can go a long way.
To increase the boost, click the "Microphone Boost" button. When the slider window
pops up, adjust the slider bar to the right, then close the popup by clicking the "X" and
retest. Whenever you test a different microphone, reset the Boost to 0, test again, and
adjust as necessary. You should keep in mind, however, that some mics naturally record
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