To make sure Yousician is able to hear what you play, you might need to change the input volume of the microphone. Read on for platform specific instructions.
PC
Windows 11
-
Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
-
In Input, select a microphone to see its properties.
-
In Input volume, make sure the blue bar adjusts as you speak into the microphone.
-
If it doesn't, go to Test your microphone and Start test. This will help you troubleshoot any issues with your microphone.
Windows 10
-
Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
-
In Input, ensure your microphone is selected under Choose your input device, then select Device Properties.
-
On the Levels tab of the Microphone Properties window, adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders as needed, then select OK.
-
Speak into your microphone while checking under Test your microphone to make sure your settings work. If you see the line moving from left to right, your microphone is working. If you see no change, the microphone is not picking up sound.
Find more tips from Microsoft support on how to fix microphone problems.
Mac
Via System Preferences
- Open System Preferences and choose "Sound".
- Select your sound input device and use the slider to change the volume.
Via Audio MIDI Setup
- Open Audio MIDI Setup and select the corresponding input device.
- Change the input volume using the slider.
Note: both "Sound" (System Preferences) and "Audio Midi Setup" can also be accessed by doing a search (cmd + space) and writing either "Sound" or "Audio Midi Setup".
Find more tips from Apple support on how to change sound input settings.