Mic issues

[Maverick454]

I'm having some weird mic issues. It's a headset (HyperX) and my desktop will detect that it's plugged in, but that's it. It won't detect sound, or play it back. My laptop actually detects the sound, but won't play it back. My phone will actually record my voice off the headset though. I can't figure out why it's doing this. I used the mic all the time a few month back, but took a break from using it. Now it just won't work. I've updated the drives, I've checked to make sure it was enabled and that there were no issues under the privacy menu. It is turned up to max, it's sensitivity on games is maxed out. I just can't get the stupid thing to work.

 

Any ideas?

[TedBuildsPCs]

Have you enabled it as your default driver? Like, going to settings and using it as your default volume.

[Maverick454]

yes

 

[TedBuildsPCs]

If it's not working, and you've tried everything I'd prefer to upgrade to a new headset. I think its too old to use anymore.

 

[TedBuildsPCs]

Or, if you have a warranty on your headset you can ask HyperX to repair it or send you a replacement one.

[Maverick454]

The mic works on my phone and is only a year old. The issue has to be with the computer.

[TedBuildsPCs]

Do you use a Desktop PC or Laptop?

[Maverick454]

Both, but the desktop is my gaming PC and is the only one I care about using a mic on. 

[TedBuildsPCs]

It could be an HD/AUDIO input in your motherboard that maybe isn't plugged in properly.

[TedBuildsPCs]

Have you checked all your motherboard inputs are plugged in properly?

[TedBuildsPCs]

It could be a damaged USB on your motherboard or the front of your case.