Need a 3.5 audio jack that does BOTH microphone and audio

[inadaizz]

I bought a pair of Bose Soundtrue 1st generation (Aug 2014 model). The microphone is in-line (built into detachable 3.5 audio cord). My on-board audio jack is only recognizing the speakers and NOT mic. Any suggestions? HQ adapters, drivers I'm unaware of, sound card ect? 

https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/soundtrue-around-ear-headphones-ii-apple-devices.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XJ8C4-Genuine-OEM-Dell-XPS-8900-Socket-LGA1151-Desktop-Motherboard-/191839437268?hash=item2caa8581d4:g:hLsAAOSwCQNWgYFS

All help is appreciated thanks! 

[Sors]

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6

 

You need one of these to split the mic and headphone signals to plug them in their respective jacks.

[inadaizz]

1 minute ago, Sors said:

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6

 

You need one of these to split the mic and headphone signals to plug them in their respective jacks.

I'm ill informed about most things audio. Should I worry about losing quality with a random adapter? 

[Sors]

2 minutes ago, inadaizz said:

I'm ill informed about most things audio. Should I worry about losing quality with a random adapter? 

Nope.

[inadaizz]

2 minutes ago, Sors said:

Nope.

Thank for the input!! I really appreciate it Sors. 

[inadaizz]

Would something like this work better considering what you linked in 3 pin and I have 4 pin? http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1460664318&sr=1-6&keywords=4+pin+audio+adapterK

**edit** Amazon link. Accidentally linked opposite adapter that I need. 

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, inadaizz said:

Would something like this work better considering what you linked in 3 pin and I have 4 pin? http://www.amazon.com/Smays-Microphone-Earphone-7-Inches-Centimeters/dp/B010H0AGN8/ref=pd_sim_23_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41M5DuME7yL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=00A87DDA9CW7J4G1X84K

that one is making mic and headphone jack into one jack and you need to split your one jack into two jack one with mic and one with headphones

[inadaizz]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

that one is making mic and headphone jack into one jack and you need to split your one jack into two jack one with mic and one with headphones

I know lol I'm looking for a proper 4 pin to edit/fix my link. ty tho.

[Dackzy]

4 minutes ago, inadaizz said:

I know lol I'm looking for a proper 4 pin to edit/fix my link. ty tho.

The one that the other guy linked will fix your problem, the reason why its 3 pin is because 4pin is made to handel both mic and headphones and 3pin is only mic or only headphones.

[inadaizz]

So I'm having trouble finding a Female 3.5 4pin -> Male audio/mic 4 pin. Do the pins matter and would a USB would all the same without audio quality loss? 

[inadaizz]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

The one that the other guy linked will fix your problem, the reason why its 3 pin is because is because 4pin is made to handel both mic and headphones and 3pin is only mic or only headphones.

Ok great so it wont cause any issue! Thanks again guys! Sorry foy being such an audio nub. I'm in networking =]

[Dackzy]

6 minutes ago, inadaizz said:

Ok great so it wont cause any issue! Thanks again guys! Sorry foy being such an audio nub. I'm in networking =]

hey we all gotta start somewhere.

[inadaizz]

The above suggested Amazon item is NOT recommended. I bought it and it was trash. It made a constant audio buzz and the recent reviews are much more on point then the overall.