Question 1

Why does Equalizer APO do nothing to my microphone?

Accepted Answer

Usually because it was only installed on your headphones. Open Device Selector, go to the Capture devices tab, tick your mic and restart Windows.

Question 2

Why does my mic sound boomy after installing Equalizer APO?

Accepted Answer

Your headphone EQ is probably applying to the mic too. Add Device lines to config.txt so the bass boost only runs on your headphones, and give the mic its own section.

Question 3

Does Equalizer APO work with Discord?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as Discord uses the same mic you ticked in Device Selector. Pick the mic by name in Discord's voice settings and turn off Discord's own noise suppression and echo cancellation while you test.

Question 4

Can Equalizer APO make my mic louder?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with a positive Preamp, but go a few dB at a time and keep peak gain at 0 dB or lower. Raise the Windows input level first, because a big digital boost also raises background noise.

Question 5

Why did my mic stop working after a Windows update?

Accepted Answer

Updates can reinstall the audio driver and turn audio enhancements off. Set the mic's Audio enhancements to Device Default Effects, then tick the mic again in Device Selector and restart.

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