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Cant hear anything

ThugRacer

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Aug 8, 2016
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Hi i have bought a new headset with microphone ( Hp B4BO9P#ACJ ) it is working fine but its mic is not working when i go to control panel then sound then recording it does not shows headset microphone it only shows microphone and when i speak bar does not goes up
 
On a typical PC/laptop, you'll need to use the splitter to connect to the required ports. Are you connecting to a PC or laptop? If a PC, are you connecting to the front panel or rear panel connections?
 
Make sure your adapter splitter is connected to the proper ports. I would still recommend troubleshooting using the rear panel ports. Front panel ports are notorious for being flaky.