Microphone is very quiet

So I am currently using a Logitech G430 headset, and my skype seemed to make my microphone very quiet. I had not always had this issue, it just seemed to pop up one time. My mic is still picking up sound, just only when I hold it directly to my mouth. I have tested my mic multiple times and it works great, just doesn't seem to work on skype. It works on occasion and sometimes would fix itself if I plugged it in and unplugged it but so far it does not seem to work.

Hi
Did you check the microphone recording level?
The microphone level settings can be found in Microphone Level Utility.
Press and hold on the speaker icon on the task bar and select recording devices form the sub menu. Select Microphone and tab Properties.
On the level tab move the Microphone slider to increase or to decrease the microphone level.
If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the Microphone Boost slider to a higher level.
PS: this and other details about your device can be found in user manual ;) so read it if you want to know how your device functions and how to use it

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