How To: Turn Down Mic Sensitivity

When your mic sensitivity is set too high, it doesn't just pick up your voice—it picks up your breathing, your keyboard clicks, and the air conditioning humming in the corner. It creates a "hot" signal that distorts your audio.

: If you use a USB or XLR microphone (like a Blue Yeti), check for a physical "Gain" knob on the device itself and turn it counter-clockwise. YouTube +2 Platform-Specific Quick Steps Platform Key Setting to Adjust Discord Settings > Voice & Video > Input Sensitivity (Manual) OBS Studio Filters > "+" > Noise Gate iPhone No native sensitivity slider; must adjust distance or use third-party editing apps. Would you like specific instructions for a how to turn down mic sensitivity

Best for: A detailed FAQ section or a "How-to" video script. When your mic sensitivity is set too high,