Using Apple Earbuds with PC

[elbuzzo]

Hey yall, I'm having troubles using Apple Earbuds as both audio input and output. I have two options: 
1. Connect via the combined mic and headphone jack on the front panel
2. Connect via an audio splitter to the rear IO panel

 

Both options can play audio, but could not pick up my voice when I did a voice test. I tried using another headset, HyperX Cloud II, yet both options presented a clear audio input and output. 

Please help  

[iMxmo]

Head into your Control Panel > Sound > Recording and see if the Apple earbuds appear. If they do, set it as your Default. 

[elbuzzo]

39 minutes ago, iCypticx said:

Head into your Control Panel > Sound > Recording and see if the Apple earbuds appear. If they do, set it as your Default. 

Sadly, it does not.

[Bad5ector]

Are these the Lightning version of the Earpods? If so, I think you will need to get a lightning to USB-A adapter for your PC.

 

EDIT: something like this 

 

Anker USB-A to Lightning Audio Adapter Cable, MFi Certified Female Lightning Dongle, Supports Volume Control and Mic for Headphones, Earphones, Earbuds, and More. : Amazon.ca: Electronics

[ShearMe]

Apple uses a different pin layout than everyone else in the market. Basically the Mic and ground pins are opposite from standard. Need to add an OMTP converter to your signal chain.

On 11/29/2021 at 10:35 AM, elbuzzo said:

2. Connect via an audio splitter to the rear IO panel

Are you using a SPLITTER, or a HEADSET ADAPTER? They are different. 

[elbuzzo]

On 12/8/2021 at 12:18 AM, Bad5ector said:

Are these the Lightning version of the Earpods? If so, I think you will need to get a lightning to USB-A adapter for your PC.

 

EDIT: something like this 

 

Anker USB-A to Lightning Audio Adapter Cable, MFi Certified Female Lightning Dongle, Supports Volume Control and Mic for Headphones, Earphones, Earbuds, and More. : Amazon.ca: Electronics

It is the 3.5mm jack version though

 

[elbuzzo]

On 12/8/2021 at 12:52 AM, ShearMe said:

Apple uses a different pin layout than everyone else in the market. Basically the Mic and ground pins are opposite from standard. Need to add an OMTP converter to your signal chain.

Are you using a SPLITTER, or a HEADSET ADAPTER? They are different. 

I'm using a splitter.

 

[ShearMe]

On 12/8/2021 at 6:27 PM, elbuzzo said:

I'm using a splitter.

 

you will need a headset adapter

[elbuzzo]

On 12/11/2021 at 3:00 AM, ShearMe said:

you will need a headset adapter

The audio line is: earbuds => CTIA to OMTP => Hyperx audio dongle. It works!

[ShearMe]

1 hour ago, elbuzzo said:

The audio line is: earbuds => CTIA to OMTP => Hyperx audio dongle. It works!

huzzah!