this is getting SO darn irritating. okay i plugged in this headset with microphone on it but its not working on the computer. i dont even know how to check if the computer recognizes this or what. i went into the volume control and stuff and turned it on and unchecked mute but its still not working. i went to sound recorder and tried to test it but no sound came up. i need help. i dont even know how to find my device on the computer. cause i dont know what the computer calls it and stuff HELP PLEASE
2006-07-12 10:29:35 · 6 answers · asked by born to live, bred to die 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
i finally got it to work but theres so much static and its so low i can barely hear it
2006-07-12 10:45:00 · update #1
Go to Volume Control again. Click on options then Advanced controls. Make sure nothing is muted. Then click on Options again and then go to PROPERTIES. Click on "Recordings" and then click OKAY. Click the ADVANCED button that shows up after you click Advanced Controls. Then check the box that says "MICROPHONE BOOST" and then click close and also make sure your microphone is not muted. Also make sure your microphone is selected. Click okay and then close everything.
Edit: You will need to raise the mic volume up in the RECORDINGS option to make the volume higher. If theres a lot static, then you might have something around your computer thats disrupting your headset. Make sure all magnetic objects are away from your computer and try reconnecting the headset again.
2006-07-12 10:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem with a headset/mic thing. Very irritating.
It seems that some microphones need to get power from the sound card, but not all sound cards provide it.
By sound card, I mean either of the built into the mobo or seperate kind.
How to fix: Different headset, or a new computer or sound card.
I considered wiring in a battery, but never got around to it.
2006-07-12 17:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by sheeple_rancher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double click on your volume thing you should see 5 volume controls Look at "Line in" is it muted or turned right down?
2006-07-12 17:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by lizard_flea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is plugged into an input jack, then go to control pannel and add the device if it hasnt already
2006-07-12 17:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jordin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check that its in the input jack and windows has a built in sound recorder thats an easy way to see if its working
2006-07-12 17:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by YmC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you plugged incorrectly? check the source. Micraphone wire into red switch-plug and Headphone into green.
2006-07-12 17:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by inhelldarkness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋