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Connecting a headset and microphone with Realtek audio

TheFlantier764 Posted messages 2 Status Member -  
GedeonT Posted messages 4 Status Member -
Hello,

I recently acquired a microphone that I connected with my headphones using an adapter (see photo below).

However, when I select microphone-headset on Realtek, it doesn’t detect my microphone. If I select microphone input, my microphone works, but the audio output is on my PC and not on my headset, and vice versa if I select headphones.

Secondly, while searching for solutions online, I followed a suggestion to go into the "manage devices" menu and disable the built-in microphone on my computer. This did not work, and even when I reactivated it, the built-in microphone no longer works, and when I plug in my "external" microphone, its sound is no longer recognized.

In short, I’m left without a microphone, what should I do?

Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to respond :)

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    jeannets Posted messages 28404 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 6 604
     
    Hello,

    If your photo is indeed your adapter, I’m not sure it’s the right one, because the male jack only has three contacts, and it's not possible to connect a mic + two stereo headphones in this case; you need at least four contacts.
    -- Common ground
    -- Right headphone
    -- Left headphone
    -- Microphone
    So there are questions to consider. You might want to change the adapter.

    Furthermore, if you have a webcam, it probably has a built-in mic which you should disable.

    Then, you can check if the Realtek driver you are using is the correct one. Replace it if necessary.

    Then, right-click on the small speaker next to the clock ==>"Playback Devices", make sure to select your headphones... then "Recording Devices" and make sure to select your external mic.. Usually, it works.
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  2. GedeonT Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    To complete Jeannets' response, with which I agree, I find it surprising that the jack of the adapter shown, apparently at the 6.35mm standard, can be connected to a computer. Whether it’s a desktop or a laptop, the standard connection is 3.5mm, as it is on many smartphones as well.
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