Sound Booster is a simple program that can increase the sound volume in the operating system. The maximum gain limit is 500%.
After downloading and installation, the utility icon will be displayed in the tray. If the user clicks on the program icon, a sound amplifier slider will appear. Move it up to increase the overall volume. If desired, you can turn off the gain, and also set automatic download when your OS starts - this option is set in the “Settings” menu.
The program takes up about 8.5 MB in random access memory our PC and 11.3 MB on the hard drive. It is worth considering that as soon as the slider exceeds the standard 100% volume, unpleasant background noise will appear. Although the developers indicate on the official website that the audio signal remains without distortion, any non-standard sound amplification (through the editor or using this utility) leads to extraneous noise. Therefore, if you need to enhance the sound only in a separate application or media file, then you should make sure that the Sound Booster slider is at the level minimum value(100%), or you can use the Gain Off option. Be careful when maxing out the gain, as many speakers are simply not designed to handle such high volumes.
If your audio card or headphones and microphone produce a very quiet sound, then it makes sense to try installing this application. The program can also increase the sound even if there are no problems with the hardware or peripheral devices is not observed, but the video or audio files themselves were recorded with very quiet sound, although the overall volume of the speakers is set to maximum. Since audio enhancement works for the entire system, movies, videos and music in the browser will also sound new.
Key Features and Functions
- simple interface in the form of an additional volume slider;
- there is an option automatic start along with Windows;
- the ability to amplify the sound of the entire system 5 times.
Limitations of the free version
- 14 days of free use;
- Every 10 minutes the sound amplification stops working - the “stop” period lasts 3 seconds.
Special Requirements
- processor with clock frequency 1 GHz;
- 256 MB of RAM.
Hello.
A quick question: why does a computer have no sound?
So I don’t know: neither play, nor watch a movie, let alone music... In addition to the lack of sound, the other side of the problem is often encountered - there is sound, but it’s hard to hear, it’s weak.
There are several dozen programs to solve this problem, but not all of them provide real result. I wanted to focus on those that helped me in this article...
Note: The article is written based on the experience of the author. Relevant for popular Windows operating systems (7, 8, 10).
If there is NO sound at all, check out this one:
Universal amplifiers
By universal amplifiers, I mean programs that you install, configure once, and they work in the system, increasing the sound in any other application. Those. programs that enhance sound online and do not require you to edit every music file or movie to change the volume...
Sound Booster
One of the most convenient and simple programs, which will easily and quickly enhance the sound. Moreover, you don’t have to spend a lot of time fiddling around in the settings and digging around, looking for the right checkbox; all you need to do is check the autostart box (so that the program boots up with Windows) and move the volume slider up.
By the way, Sound Booster can increase the volume 5 times (500%)! The program amplifies the sound in almost all applications in Windows: web browsers, Skype, MSN, Live, ICQ, video and audio players, etc. A very important difference from other software of this kind is that Sound Booster does not distort the sound when the volume is increased (the developers managed to achieve this using unique filters).
The program supports the Russian language, there is a hotkey setting: you can set which keys to press to turn on the volume boost and which keys to press to turn it off. In general, very convenient!
Disadvantages of the program: paid. By the way, the second disadvantage is connected with this: the trial period is very short - two weeks...
Hear
A program like Hear (with so many settings for changing and improving the sound) - look no further! The number of filters, available switches, options and settings is simply amazing; there are so many of them that you can easily spend the whole evening with them, listening and changing the sound quality of your speakers/headphones.
Main modules:
- 3D Sound - a module for giving 3D surround sound to the sound (by the way, this is quite popular lately). The main task of this option is to watch movies. When you watch a movie with this option turned on, it will seem to you that the sound is surrounding you, coming from behind, from the right, and from the left... In general, it’s worth a try;
- Equalizer - a similar module is found in almost every media player. Thanks to it, you will gain control over all sound frequencies: you can raise the bass, for example...;
- Speaker Correction- a module for controlling the resonance of the speakers, thanks to this you can slightly increase the volume of the reproduced sound;
- Virtual subwoofer- if you do not have a subwoofer, then the program can try to replace it!;
- Atmosphere - this option allows you to make you think that you are, for example, in a large hall or in a forest. Those. The program gives the sound the desired sound effect.
- Fidelity control is a module aimed at listening to music. Allows you to somewhat restore the frequency and intensity of the sound, which is lost during the recording of the track.
Cons: the program is paid (but not expensive :)).
SRS Audio SandBox
Developer: http://www.srslabs.com/
A very, very interesting sound processing program. What is also important is that it is not designed for professionals who can select and configure the ones they need from hundreds of frequencies, but for the regular user"average"
The program has several modules:
- 3D balance;
- 3D space;
- volume;
- optimization;
- speaker frequency;
- sound clarity (see screenshot below).
By adjusting each of these functions in turn, you can achieve clear and high-quality sound. By the way, please note that the program has several operating modes: gaming (recommended for games); music mode (when listening to audio tracks), and movie mode (turned on when playing a movie in some player).
In addition, to more accurately adjust the sound, be sure to select the type of your audio device: regular speakers (speakers), laptop speakers, or headphones. In general, the program is quite interesting, I recommend you check it out!
Audio file amplifiers: MP3, Wav, etc. (audio editors)
These programs will be useful to you if you are faced with music tracks, when played, the sound becomes very weak (sometimes, it is barely audible). In this case, increasing the sound in all applications (using the software from the first part of this article) makes no sense! It is much easier to use special audio editors that can enhance the sound of a specific music track (or an entire album) and correct this misunderstanding...
Audio Amplifier
An excellent utility in which you can quickly and easily increase the volume of an audio or video file. By the way, what’s interesting is that the program can not only increase the volume, but also lower it (in cases where required file sounds very loud)! Maximum level sound amplification - 1000% (i.e. the sound can be amplified 10 times)!
The program interface is designed in a minimalist style (which is popular today). To change the sound level in a file: just click the "Load file" button, then move the slider to the desired direction (for example, increase the volume by 100%) and save the result. It's simple!
The only problem: You cannot hear in advance how the volume of the file you are editing will change. It is also worth noting that by increasing the volume of the “main” sound, the noise also increases. Therefore, I personally do not recommend immediately turning the volume slider to maximum; the volume level can increase significantly, even if you increase it only by 100%...
Audacity/Logo
A simple, lightweight, feature-rich audio editor.
Using the program you can:
- - cut audio files;
- - move individual pieces of the “cut” track;
- - apply various filters to improve sound quality;
- - apply volume fade effects;
- - there are filters to remove noise;
- - equalizer for adjusting frequencies;
- - normalization of audio tracks, etc.
There is support for hotkeys. Dozens of plugins have been written for the program. Supports working with audio in: 16-, 24- and 32-bit.
By the way, when you turn up the volume in Audio Amplifier(for example) - then you can remove the noise that appears, just in Audacity. Those. This program complements the first one, which I gave just above.
mp3DirectCut
Compact audio file editor (MP3). Its main direction: cut and copy parts of MP3 tracks without compression into PCM format.
For the purposes of this article, this editor is interesting because it allows you to remove silence from files and normalize sound. The program works in all versions of Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10), full support for the Russian language is implemented.
A screenshot of the main window is shown below.
Programs that improve sound quality
These programs “intersect” in their capabilities with the “universal amplifiers” that I included in the first part of this article. Their main direction is to make the sound better, give it the desired “atmosphere,” and change its frequency. As a rule, these settings are rather sparsely presented in the drivers that go to the sound card (I’d better keep silent about the sound settings in Windows...).
DFX Audio Enhancer
FX sound / Logo
One of best programs to improve sound quality in Windows! It is a kind of plugin that is integrated into all popular applications, for example, such as: WinAmp, Aimp, Windows Media Player, Skype, etc.
The program has a ton of options; I’ll list the most basic modules:
- Harmonic Fidelity Restoration - the program will compensate high frequencies, which are almost always cut off during file encoding;
- Ambience Processing - a kind of surround effect that makes the sound “deeper”;
- 3D Surround Processing - the option is similar to the previous one, but it works “slightly” differently, the effect is based on three-dimensional sound (a fashionable word nowadays :), to understand the difference you need to test it once!);
- Dynamic Gain Boosting - increasing the intensity of the audio track. In general, this is an interesting option that adds some degree of dynamism;
- HyperBass Boost - compensation of low frequencies, replenishment of deep bass;
- Headphones Output Optimization- a super option for those who listen to sound on headphones. The sound will be optimized to create the most comfortable and realistic sound in your headphones...
DFX Audio Enhancer - fashionable design :)
Razer Surround
This program is aimed at working with stereo headphones (if you do not use headphones, then you will not be interested in it).
Razer Surround developers have created “revolutionary” sound processing algorithms that are capable of creating a surround sound effect in almost any stereo headphones. The volumetric space will be created through a series of calibrations and various sound listening tests and fine tuning.
Some modules and features:
- Voice level - the volume level of your opponent/interlocutor;
- Voice clarity - sound adjustment aimed at clearing various distortions and interference;
- Sound normalization - reducing the volume spread (fine option);
- Bass boost - increase/decrease bass;
- There is a database of ready-made settings (11 created profiles);
- Supports most stereo headphones, stereo headsets;
- Support Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).
VLC player - increase volume up to 125%
Some audio and video file players can automatically increase the volume of the playing file, higher than 100%! Those. if standard Windows player Media Player (which is available in “any” Windows) - allows you to increase the volume only up to 100%, for example the VLC player up to 125% - i.e. much louder without any plugins or add-ons!
VLC
The main advantage of this player is its ability to accurately reproduce network broadcasts. Moreover, add to this that the player is free and can play all other popular formats (AVI, MP4, Divx, MKV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3, etc.) , also supports DVD, Audio CD, VCD, etc..
This concludes the article. By the way, if you know players that can slightly increase the volume of played media files, write a couple of lines in the reviews. Good luck!
Sound Booster for Windows 10 is worth downloading for all those who experience problems with sound volume. Some Windows 10 devices have extremely quiet speakers. And if we add another problem to this problem - some movies or music files are also very quiet, then the presence of Sound Booster becomes necessary on literally every device on Windows 10. Some video players also know how to increase the video volume, a similar player.
How to increase sound volume using Sound Booster
Sound Booster is a paid program. But you can find Sound Booster with an activation key and download this particular version. The paid version will allow you to increase the volume by 5 times. Of course, you can increase the volume gradually. And if now maximum volume your device can be from 0 to 100%, then after installing Sound Booster you can increase the volume up to 500%. Of course, you won't be able to significantly exceed the capabilities that your speakers/speakers already have. The features of the utility include the following facts:- Sound Booster really makes the sound louder;
- The program is located in the tray;
- You can adjust the sound in 1% “steps”;
Conveniently, once you decide to download Sound Booster for Windows 10 and install the utility, you will never have to return to it. The utility is registered in the system and displayed in the tray. So the program does not have an interface as such. The entire program interface is a standard volume slider. Previously, its ceiling was 100 percent, but after installing Sound Booster it becomes significantly higher - 500 percent. The only serious downside is that you need a key. The good thing is that you can download Sound Booster with an activation key.
Previously, amateurs had to spend a lot of money on high-quality speakers, headphones, or expensive devices with modern sound card, then now you can get by with much lower costs. To enhance playback sound on a laptop or desktop computer just download it popular program Sound Booster.
This is a new generation of sound software, because it has a lot of advantages. Let's start with the fact that using this software you can get excellent sound quality. Any composition will play as if there was real live music next to you. The developers claim that Sound Booster is capable of increasing the volume by 500%. With such results it is quite possible to do without speakers.
This program is new to the software market, but it is enough to download it and install it to prove its effectiveness. The amazing result is due to intelligent coding. Thus, the risk of damaging the speakers with full-power sound is virtually eliminated.
Installing Sound Booster
There will be no problems installing the utility. It runs on the new platform Windows versions and does not require any additional conditions for installation. Suitable not only for the seventh or eighth version, but even for XP.
Sound Booster can function normally on devices that are not the newest models and, accordingly, not the best ones technical characteristics. The small size of the program does not overload the RAM and does not slow down the operation of the laptop or computer. This big advantage, since new generation software usually takes up a lot of space, because it is adapted for the latest devices with modern memory parameters in terabytes.
After downloading boot file, you need to open the application to install. After this, the launch will begin, when the program is installed on the PC, an icon in the form of a speaker will appear in the program tray. With its help, you can increase the sound if necessary. Everything in management is extreme.
Note that even with the maximum volume increase, the sound quality does not decrease at all. It is convenient that it is possible to regulate when exactly to use the utility, because some software works in background and wastes battery power.
Sound Booster has already received recognition on the Internet, as evidenced by a lot of positive reviews. To get the most out of your technology, you should be aware of the emergence of modern software.
The problem with the volume of sound coming out of the built-in speakers is encountered by every laptop user. The reason could be anything: from a file that was quietly recorded to a breakdown of the speaker itself. In order to understand this problem, this article was created.
What is a sound amplifier?
Amplifier - built-in or external application, designed to increase the maximum possible speaker volume. This application increases the sound volume several times, thanks to the fact that it allows you to use the speaker to its fullest.
Typically, manufacturers limit the capabilities of speakers in order to increase their service life and prevent damage. This is very important in laptops, because broken speakers can be very difficult and problematic to replace. Therefore, you need to use sound amplifier programs with caution. However, if the output sound is so quiet that it is impossible to understand words or effects, then such a utility will be very useful.
What are amplifiers?
Currently, software amplifiers include: amplifiers built into Windows, audio amplifiers downloaded from the Internet, and amplified players.
Built-in amplifier in Windows 7 and Windows 10
Control the built-in amplifier from a laptop can be done using the "Fn" button. To do this, you need to hold down this button and press the key with the speaker icon with a plus sign.
The same is done with the mouse. To do this, you need to move the mouse over the corresponding icon in the tray and move the slider all the way up.
One more in a good way increase sound volume on laptop with operating system Windows without resorting to third party applications, can be called the inclusion of “Loudness compensation”. To do this you need follow the following algorithm:
After performing this simple operation, you should expect slight increase in sound volume. If this is still not enough, then you should pay attention to third-party programs.
Using Sound Booster to enhance sound
Sound Booster is a powerful program designed specifically to increase sound volume. The interface of this program is Russian. Distributed as a demo version for 14 days. Behind full version need to pay. The program weighs a little more than 10 MB and takes up about 8 MB of RAM.
After installation, Sound Booster will launch in the tray. When you click on it, a volume slider will appear. Instead of the standard 100%, it is as much as 500%. However, you shouldn’t be too happy, because when you increase the volume above 100%, the sound quality begins to drop significantly and unnecessary noise appears. Although the manufacturer claims that the amplifier does not affect the sound quality, when increasing the volume using third-party means , maintaining quality is almost impossible.
The program works in such a way that it changes the sound volume throughout the system, so if the problem is only in some audio or video files recorded very quietly, then you need to turn off the gain to avoid unnecessary problems.
While using the program, it is advisable to add it to autorun, otherwise the next time Windows startup it may seem like it's not working. If it really doesn't work, then it's possible that the trial period has expired and you need to pay for it. If you don’t want to spend money, you can simply use an analogue of such a program.
Analogues of this program include:
- Hear. The program is designed not only to increase the sound volume, but also to improve the quality, which very well complements the first function, which will greatly reduce this quality.
- SRS Audio SandBox. Simple and convenient program, which has a large set of tools for increasing volume.
Using K-Lite Codec Pack codecs with players
K-Lite Codec Pack- a set of codecs, which is intended primarily to provide the ability to view audio and video files of all formats. At the same time, in players that are equipped with codecs, it becomes possible to amplify the sound by more than 150%, in comparison with the built-in amplifier. You can download the program along with the players for free from the official website.
to install K-Lite Codec Pack required:
This program can enhance sound by about 150% from the normal level, however, as with any increase in volume, a deterioration in quality may occur.
Sound amplification programs are useful when the recording volume of a file is low or when the speaker is quiet. However, don't go overboard with the volume. In addition to deterioration in quality, the speaker may break down, which no program can handle.