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Disable Microphone Auto Adjustment
Workaround on macOS: create an aggregate device to "mask" the gain settings from Teams.
Steps:
1. Open 'Audio MIDI Setup' application
2. In the left pane, click + symbol and choose Create Aggregate Device
3. Ensure that the new aggregate device is selected in the left pane
4. In the main window area, select the 'Use' checkbox for your real input device
5. Select the real input device from the left pane and set the Master Stream input gain correctly
5. Optionally rename the newly created aggregate device by clicking its entry in the left pane
6. Quit & restart Teams application
7. In Teams, choose the newly created aggregate device as the microphone deviceBecause the aggregate device does not have a gain setting, Teams cannot f* it up.
The level of my Rode NT-USB mini was been continuously reduced by MS Teams to either 0 or 7! I think everyone who is using an USB mic instead of the build-in one or the webcam does this for a purpose and Microsoft shouldn't desperately try to outsmart us.
Workaround on Windows 10:
1. Download virtual audio cable from https://www.vb-audio.com/Cable/index.htm.
2. Extract and install driver and restart (if needed).
3. Open sound settings.
4. Playback tab: Set your normal speakers as default.
5. Recording tab: Set your normal microphone as default.
6. Open properties for this microphone and under "listen" tab, set to play through the new "Cable Input" device and check the "listen to this device" box.
7. In MS Teams, device settings, set the microphone input to the new "Cable Output".
pkoetzing Thank you! This solved my problem. Life saver!!
