How to Fix a Muffled Microphone on Windows 11 for Clear Audio in Online Meetings
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as jumping into an online meeting, ready to contribute, only to have your voice sound like it’s trapped in a tin can. That’s exactly what happened to me recently on my Windows 11 laptop. My built-in microphone worked, technically, but my colleagues on Google Meet kept saying I sounded muffled and unclear. Oddly enough, Zoom had no issues. At first, I went through the usual checklist: I checked my sound settings, adjusted my mic volume, and even double-checked my privacy permissions. Nothing helped. At this point, I was wondering if my laptop had suddenly decided to betray me. But after some trial and error, I found a fix that was surprisingly simple. If you’re dealing with a muffled mic on Windows 11, here’s what finally worked for me: The Fix: Reinstalling the Microphone Driver Open Device Manager – Press Win + X and select Device Manager from the list. Find Your Microphone – Expand the Audio inputs and outputs section and locate your built-in...