Disable Automatic Gain Control

Disables the automatic microphone gain control enabled by web applications like Google Meet and Hangouts.
What is Disable Automatic Gain Control?
"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.

Extension stats

Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2021-01-10)
Creation date: 2020-11-01
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low 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

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Pros
  • Effectively prevents automatic volume adjustment in applications like Google Meet and Discord.
  • Solves long-standing issues with microphone volume inconsistencies.
  • Highly appreciated by users for its functionality and impact on communication quality.
Cons
  • Potentially losing support in the future due to not following best practices for Chrome extensions.
  • Some users still experience issues with volume levels, particularly on Windows 11.
Most mentioned
  • Fixes microphone volume control issues.
  • Users express high satisfaction and gratitude for the extension.
  • Concerns about the future viability and support for the extension.
Recent reviews
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by hoo hoo ha ha, 2024-11-14

by Afersky, 2024-11-13
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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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