Adjust mic settings on Android

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If your Android device has its microphone sensitivity too low or too high, follow the steps below to troubleshoot it.

NOTE:
Android devices do not have a specific way to adjust audio input level for the built-in mic. Details on connecting an external mic are here.

Third-party Android apps using the mic can change the behavior of the microphone. Follow the steps below to check which apps have permission to change the microphone.

Step by step – Check if other apps are changing the microphone

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Apps.
  3. Scroll to Permissions.
  4. Tap Microphone.
  5. Allow or Deny microphone access to third-party apps as needed.
  6. Restart the device and check the input volume level.
IMPORTANT:
A Host or Producer can adjust a participant's output volume to balance the sound during the live call, but this does not change the audio signal that is recorded.

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