Posted February 22, 2020 I recently got a new laptop. I used to have a PC so I wanted to use my peripherals on my laptop. For some reason the mic on my headset doesn't work on my new laptop. Why is that? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cyguns said: I recently got a new laptop. I used to have a PC so I wanted to use my peripherals on my laptop. For some reason the mic on my headset doesn't work on my new laptop. Why is that? You didn't give enough information to accurately answer this. 1. What headset? 2. How do you have it connected? (single 4 pin 3.5mm, dual 3.5mm, usb?) 3. How did you test it? "We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami. mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/ mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/ Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317013 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 Possible issues. 1. you muted your mic, by the switch in the middle on your headset. 2. you have the sound on that same switch off. 3. stating which headset would help homeofmew (homeofmew#1337) [ | folding@home | F@A Extreme Over Clocking | Bionic | ] Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, University of Houston Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317128 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 Author 1 hour ago, minibois said: You didn't give enough information to accurately answer this. 1. What headset? 2. How do you have it connected? (single 4 pin 3.5mm, dual 3.5mm, usb?) 3. How did you test it? Its a Sony headset but I'm not sure what the model is. It is connected to a 3.5mm jack. I tested in a voice call on discord. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317146 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 Author 9 minutes ago, homeofmew said: Possible issues. 1. you muted your mic, by the switch in the middle on your headset. 2. you have the sound on that same switch off. 3. stating which headset would help The mic doesn't have a mute button. It is a Sony but I'm not sure what the model is. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317147 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 Just now, Cyguns said: The mic doesn't have a mute button. It is a Sony but I'm not sure what the model is. can you take a pic and drop it in here? homeofmew (homeofmew#1337) [ | folding@home | F@A Extreme Over Clocking | Bionic | ] Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, University of Houston Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317151 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 Author 7 minutes ago, homeofmew said: can you take a pic and drop it in here? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317173 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2020 Looks like headphones with a 3 band 3.5mm jack. Many computers don't support the microphones on them through their audio connectors. They're most commonly supported on phones. MacBook Pro 16 - i9-9980HK - Radeon Pro 5500m 8GB - 32GB DDR4 - 2TB NVME iPhone 12 Mini / Sony WH-1000XM4 / Bose Companion 20 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317190 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 23, 2020 Author 16 minutes ago, Vitamanic said: Looks like headphones with a 3 band 3.5mm jack. Many computers don't support the microphones on them through their audio connectors. They're most commonly supported on phones. It worked on my old computer. I currently have Razer Blade 15. Does it work on it? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13317221 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 23, 2020 1. And you dont have any buttons or switches on the headset or cord that could have been pushed? 2. plug the headset in, see if your computer picks it up at all 3. check your sound settings on your computer 4. plug it into another computer and see if they work there. homeofmew (homeofmew#1337) [ | folding@home | F@A Extreme Over Clocking | Bionic | ] Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, University of Houston Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1158226-headset-mic-not-working/#findComment-13319148 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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