You can go wireless by using Bluetooth headphones or speakers with your Surface. You can connect external USB speakers, headphones, or a headset to a full-size USB port. Note: Microphone Boost is not available on all Surface devices. A good starting point is to set Microphone to 50 and Microphone Boost to +24.0 dB. The levels you'll use will vary depending on the amount of background noise and on whether you're using the mic that’s built into your Surface or an external mic. Microphone Boost: Controls the strength of the mic's signal.Īdjust the sliders until your mic is recording at the levels you want. Microphone or Microphone Array: Controls the mic’s volume. Select the Recording tab, select the mic you want, and select Properties.īe sure to select a mic that's enabled and connected to your Surface. Go to Start, and then select Settings > System > Sound > Sound control panel. You may need to adjust volume levels in more than one place. Volume controls in apps and on accessories such as headphones and external speakers may work independently of the controls built into your Surface. If you raise, lower, or mute the volume using one of the following volume controls, the volume level in the others will also change: To learn more, check the info that came with your accessory or visit the manufacturer's website.Īpps: Some apps have a volume control within the app. Keyboard: If your Surface Typing Cover or other keyboard has volume keys, press the volume-down, volume-up, or mute keys.ĭesktop taskbar: In the desktop taskbar, select Speakers and adjust the volume up or down.Īudio accessories: Adjust the volume on the headset, speakers, phone, or other audio accessory, or in the software included with the accessory. Volume button: Press the volume button on your Surface to adjust the volume up or down. You can control the volume on your Surface in several places: To switch between your speakers and connected audio accessories, select the Speaker icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then expand the list to select another audio device. Or, you can connect your favorite USB and Bluetooth® accessories like speakers, a mic, or a headset. The stereo speakers and microphones built into your Surface let you listen to music and videos, make phone calls, and record audio.

If you're not sure where the speaker and mic openings and volume button are located, see Surface features.

Use the built-in stereo speakers and mic or your favorite audio accessories to listen to music, make phone calls, record audio, and more.

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