Disable Automatic Gain Control

Disables the automatic microphone gain control enabled by web applications like Google Meet and Hangouts.

Disable Automatic Gain Control Chrome Extension

"Disable Automatic Gain Control" is a Chrome extension particularly built for people experiencing issues with a sensitive microphone that isn't compatible with the browser's automatic gain control. Used to disable the automatic microphone gain control initiated by web applications such as Google Meet and Hangouts, it ensures a smoother and clearer communication.
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Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2021-01-10)
Creation date: 2020-11-01
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Size: 111.62K

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Extension summary

This chrome extension disables the automatic gain control enabled on your microphone by web applications like Google Meet. Use this extension if you have a sensitive microphone that doesn't play nice with the browser's automatic gain control.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively stops automatic mic gain control
  • Works well with Google Meet and Discord
  • Seems to resolve long-standing microphone issues
  • Positive feedback about easy installation and functionality
Cons
  • Not working for some users
  • Potential loss of support from Chrome in the future
  • Volume issues persist for some users on Windows 11
Most mentioned
  • Works well for Google Meet
  • Stops automatic mic gain control
  • Users are thankful for the extension
  • Some users report it not working
User reviews
Finalmenteeeeeeeeeeeeeee, obrigadoooooo
by Vinicius Ferreira, 2024-12-13

I'm having this issue of getting auto mic gain control in meet a lot and haven't found any solution for a while but this extension worked surprisingly well for me. Now my mic gain is not adjusting automatically. Thank you Joey Watts.
by Ayush Tiwari, 2024-12-13

Works as expected. Recommend
by LineStown, 2024-12-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Automatic Gain Control does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable Automatic Gain Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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