Option to toggle automatic volume control

Hello! I've noticed that in Linux Mint 19.1 the microphone volume level keeps adjusting on its own. The problem is, it sets itself to a low level and it becomes difficult for the other person to hear. I keep trying to readjust it during video calls but after a few seconds it sets itself back to about 20%. The computer this was tested on has a AMD Ryzen processor and the OS is running on kernel 5.0.19. Thank you for your time.