Your microphone often seems to have a will of its own during Microsoft Teams meetings.

That is to say, the app automatically adjusts the microphone volume to 100%.

This issue is even more annoying if you have a susceptible mic that requires low gain.

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Feel free to start with any app you want.

Then tweak the controls to block Teams from messing with the volume.

For example, lets say you decide to install VB-CABLE Virtual Audio machine.

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Quick Tip: If the Xbox game app is running on your system, close it.

Many users confirmed that closing the Xbox game app reduces the frequency of the mic auto adjustments.

Many users have long been asking Microsoft toadd a dedicated option to stop Teams from adjusting the mic.

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The good news is that Microsoft placed this request on their backlog.

The confirmation came in November 2020.

The company promised to share an update as soon as one was available.

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