It changes the volume automatically.
For Windows users, under "recording devices", right click "USB PnP Audio Device"/"FIFINE K669 Microphone", choose "Properties", click "Enhancement", and uncheck the "allow applications to take exclusive control of this device."
For Windows and Mac users, check if the feature of automatically adjusting the microphone level has been enabled, which is commonly seen in software of Discord, Skype, etc.
Take a look at one of our blogs for more troubleshooting methods: How to fix a microphone if it adjusts itself.
How to reduce the self-noise or background sound without using any software or plugin?
The FIFINE USB microphone supports the same method on this part. Just check the troubleshooting video for K669B.
Background Sound
1. Turn the mic back to the noise source.
2. Go to computer sound settings and turn down the volume level of the input and output to around 50%-75%.
3. Adjust the on-board volume to 50%-75% and put the mic close to your mouth (about 3’’).
4. Spend 15 bucks on an arm stand (A bit expensive way)
Humming/Hissing/Static
1. Restart your computer and plug the mic into another USB port.
2. Keep smartphones, tablets, routers, etc, away from the mic, especially don't place electronics on the cable of the mic.
3. It's better not to connect other electronic devices to the power outlet that’s powering the computer.
4. Go to computer sound settings and turn down the volume level of the input and output to around 50%-75%. Adjust the on-board volume to 50%-75% and put the mic close to your mouth (about 3’’).
5. Keep your microphone at a suitable angle to avoid breathing air below the mic capsule (45 degrees)
For the latest Windows users, in order to access the sound settings, please right-click the speaker icon at the bottom right-choose "Sound", and click "Sound Control Panel" at the upper right of the pop-up window.
It picks up sound from the computer speakers during the Zoom calls. How to reduce such echo noises?
Instead of using speakers, either internal or external, please use headphones or earbuds to connect to your computer. Then the mic will not pick up sound from the output device, thus no more echo will be heard.
There's a delay in the microphone audio. How can I reduce it?
It might for the microphone monitoring is enabled accidentally. Try to follow these steps:
Use caution:
1. Adjust the input volume to 60% the microphone gain knob.
2. Speak a bit closer to the mic (around 5 inches).
Audio settings:
1. Go to "Sound Settings" - "Sound Control Panel" - "Recording“. Set "fifine microphone" as the default input device - disable the built-in mic or other mics manually.
2. Double click "fifine microphone" - "Listen" - uncheck the tickbox of "Listen to this device".