Your microphone is probably set to a low input level in Windows or your headset settings, not in Medal of Honor itself

Medal of Honor has no in-game microphone volume control — the game uses whatever input level your operating system sends it. If teammates say they can barely hear you, the problem is almost always Windows audio settings, your headset's physical volume dial, or both working against each other. The fix takes two minutes and involves checking three places: your Windows sound settings, your headset hardware, and Medal of Honor's voice chat permissions.

Most players assume the game controls their mic volume and spend time looking for a setting that does not exist. Instead, Windows controls the baseline, your headset controls the hardware level, and Medal of Honor just receives what arrives. When all three are set correctly, your voice comes through clearly.

Key Takeaways

  • Medal of Honor does not have a microphone volume slider — Windows controls your input level, so check Settings > Sound > Volume mixer first.
  • Physical volume dials on gaming headsets often default to low, and turning them up is the fastest fix if your teammates report low audio.
  • Windows may have muted your microphone or set it to a very low percentage in the Volume mixer, which overrides any game setting.
  • Medal of Honor requires microphone permission in Windows privacy settings, and denying it silently disables voice chat without an error message.
  • If you hear yourself in Discord or other apps but not in Medal of Honor, the problem is usually game-specific permissions rather than hardware.

Check your Windows microphone input level first

Open Windows Settings and go to System > Sound > Volume mixer. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and look for "App volume and device preferences." Click it, then find Medal of Honor in the list. Make sure the input device is set to your headset microphone, not "Microphone" or a generic device.

Next, go back to Sound > Advanced > Volume mixer (the older interface) and look for your microphone in the list. The slider should be at 100 percent. If it is grayed out or set below 50 percent, drag it to the right. Some Windows versions show a microphone icon with a percentage next to it — that percentage is your input level, and it should be high.

If you do not see your microphone listed, right-click in the empty space and make sure "Show disabled devices" and "Show disconnected devices" are both checked. Your headset may be disabled in Windows even though it works for other apps.

Turn up the physical volume dial on your headset

Most gaming headsets have a small dial or slider on the left ear cup that controls microphone volume. This is separate from the speaker volume — it only affects how loud your mic input is. Check your headset's manual or look for a dial labeled "Mic" or with a microphone icon.

Turn it all the way up or to the highest marked position. Many headsets ship with this dial set to the middle or low position, which is why teammates hear you faintly even when Windows is set correctly. If your headset has no physical dial, the microphone volume is controlled entirely by Windows.

After adjusting, ask a teammate to listen while you speak at normal volume. If they still report low audio, the problem is in Windows settings, not your headset hardware.

Verify Medal of Honor has microphone permission

Windows may have blocked Medal of Honor from accessing your microphone without telling you. Open Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone. Look for "Medal of Honor" or "EALauncher" in the list of apps. The toggle next to it should be On. If it is Off, click it to turn it on.

If you do not see Medal of Honor listed, launch the game once with the Settings window open. Windows will prompt you to allow or deny microphone access the first time the game tries to use it. Click "Yes" or "Allow" when prompted. After that, the app will appear in the privacy settings list.

Close and relaunch Medal of Honor after changing this setting. The game does not always recognize permission changes while it is running.

Test your microphone in Windows before launching the game

Go to Settings > Sound > Input devices and properties. Under "Input," you should see your headset microphone listed. Click on it, then scroll down to "Test your microphone." Speak at normal volume for a few seconds. You should see a blue bar move as you speak, showing that Windows is receiving your audio.

If the bar does not move, your microphone is either muted, disconnected, or not selected as the default input device. If the bar barely moves even when you speak loudly, your input level in the Volume mixer is too low. Go back to the Volume mixer and increase the percentage.

Once the test bar responds clearly to your voice, launch Medal of Honor and test voice chat with a teammate. If the test works but Medal of Honor still does not pick up your voice, the problem is game-specific permissions, which you can fix in the privacy settings step above.

Check if another app is using your microphone

Windows can only send your microphone to one app at a time on most systems. If Discord, OBS, or another program is running and has claimed your microphone, Medal of Honor will not receive any input. Close any other apps that use voice chat or recording before launching Medal of Honor.

If you want to run Discord and Medal of Honor at the same time, check your headset's manual — some gaming headsets support splitting the microphone input between multiple apps, but most do not. The simplest solution is to close Discord voice chat while you play, or use a second microphone if you have one.

Reinstall or update your headset drivers

If you have checked Windows settings, the physical dial, and permissions but still hear nothing, your headset drivers may be outdated or corrupted. Go to Settings > System > About > Advanced system settings > Device Manager. Look for your headset under "Audio inputs and outputs" or "Sound, video and game controllers."

Right-click on your headset and select "Update driver." Windows will search for the latest version. If an update is found, install it and restart your computer. If no update is available, right-click again and select "Uninstall device," then restart. Windows will reinstall the driver automatically when you restart.

After the restart, test your microphone in the Windows test tool again before launching Medal of Honor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can I hear myself in Discord but not in Medal of Honor?

Discord and Medal of Honor have separate permission settings in Windows. Your microphone may be allowed for Discord but blocked for Medal of Honor. Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and make sure Medal of Honor is toggled On. If it is not listed, launch the game once and allow microphone access when prompted.

My headset has no physical volume dial — how do I increase microphone volume?

Use the Windows Volume mixer instead. Go to Settings > Sound > Volume mixer, find your microphone in the list, and drag the slider to 100 percent. Some headsets also have a software control panel you can read from the manufacturer's website, which may include a microphone volume setting.

I turned up the volume but teammates still say they can barely hear me

Ask them to describe what they hear — if your voice is distorted or cutting out, your microphone may be too close to your mouth or picking up background noise. Move the microphone slightly away and reduce background noise (close windows, mute fans). If your voice is just quiet, go back to the Windows Volume mixer and make sure the slider is at 100 percent, not just "high."

What if my microphone is not showing up in Windows settings at all?

Your headset may not be connected properly or may need drivers installed. Unplug the headset and plug it back in, or restart your computer if it is wireless. If it still does not appear, visit the headset manufacturer's website and read the latest drivers for your model. Install them and restart your computer.

Does Medal of Honor have a voice chat setting I can adjust in-game?

No. Medal of Honor does not include a microphone volume slider in its settings menu. All microphone control happens in Windows. The game only has a toggle to enable or disable voice chat, which you can find in the audio or communications settings, but it does not adjust how loud your input is.