How do I adjust the microphone volume or sensitivity?

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How do I adjust the microphone volume or sensitivity?

My iPhone's microphone seems too sensitive and is over-amping my voice. People I cal tell me I sound too loud and crackling. It also seems to pick up much more background noise than my RAZR making my conversations difficult for others to hear. Is there a volume or sensitivity setting for the built in mic.?

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Posted on Sep 15, 2007 1:12 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 15, 2007 2:24 PM in response to Matthew Morgan

It's all of the same people I’ve been calling on my old RAZR up to two days ago. They sound the same to me, but are telling me about the loudness and crackling in my voice and increased background noise. I was hoping Apple had a mic adjustment for the iPhone, but can't find out if or how.

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Answer 2

Sep 15, 2007 2:19 PM in response to LadyAdun

I don't think adjusting the volume while in a call does anything to the outgoing sound. I tried it and only what I heard got lower.

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Answer 3

LadyAdun

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Sep 15, 2007 1:14 PM in response to CalifBeachBum

You can adjust the volume while in a call with someone using the volume buttons on the side. I would suggest making a test call to someone and a adjusting the volume to see where it sounds good to the both of you.

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Answer 4

LadyAdun

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Sep 15, 2007 2:29 PM in response to CalifBeachBum

I understand that, they might have to adjust their volume to turn you down. As for the background noise, I don't have any help for that. You can also call Apple to see that they'll suggest. Sorry I'm not being more helpful.

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Answer 5

Sep 15, 2007 2:35 PM in response to CalifBeachBum

Hey BeachBum, you might try adjusting the angle of the iPhone to your mouth. I had a similar complaint and found I was holding the iPhone right up against my chin, hence my mouth was almost right on the mic. As the distance away from the mic increasing, the volume of your voice will decrease; also, known as an inverse proportion.

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