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Zusher
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So I have this headset with a built in mic and the headset has one cord, when I plug it into to the mic hole mic works but no audio vice versa. How do I have audio and use mic WITHOUT a splitter

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Zusher

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You need to plug it into what's called a combo jack, which is just like a normal 3.5mm audio jack but will carry both audio input and output.

 

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6 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

You need to plug it into what's called a combo jack, which is just like a normal 3.5mm audio jack but will carry both audio input and output.

 

-Moved to Troubleshooting-

@Crunchy Dragon I'm sorry my headset is just one end like an aux and i'm trying to plug it into my pc

 

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Zusher

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You probably need something like this.

If you're interested in a product please download and read the manual first.

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1 minute ago, Zusher said:

@Crunchy Dragon I'm sorry my headset is just one end like an aux and i'm trying to plug it into my pc

Yeah, that's what I'm referring to. That single cable is meant to plug into a combo jack, which will let you use both your mic and headphones. However, very few desktops have those.

 

If you want to use both your mic and hear audio at the same time, you will need a splitter of some kind.

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2 minutes ago, keskparane said:

You probably need something like this.

so much for not needing extra cables :(

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Zusher

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20 minutes ago, Zusher said:

so much for not needing extra cables :(

Most laptops use combo jacks to save space but desktops with a proper MOBO usually separate them to improve the usefulness of mic/headphones.

 

Also its not really very many cables its usually no more than 1/2 foot long and will mostly be hidden behind your pc.

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43 minutes ago, Zusher said:

so much for not needing extra cables :(

Yeah I should have read the OP better. The answer is you don't.

If you're interested in a product please download and read the manual first.

Don't forget to tag or quote in your reply if you want me to know you've answered or have another question.

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