External Mic Adapter...will it work?

[Zach_41]

So I bought an external microphone for a YouTube channel I am making. It has a 3.5mm plug and my HP Windows 10 laptop has a 3.5mm input, but the computer doesn't pick up any sound or even acknowledge that their is a mic their. So I was hoping to get a usb mic adapter hoping it would work, but before making a stupid decision I want to make sure this will work. Would something like this work? https/www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P9H2JMZGQ6NT3B6VZ5J2
Many answers is much appreciated!? Thanks for helping!

 

[webworkings]

It sounds like you got one of the many newer laptops that has an output only jack. Why they decided people wouldn't want to use external mikes with 3.5 mm jacks I don't know.

You have the right idea. An adapter is what I would suggest as well. That one should work. I don't know that particular brand, but that is what you need.

 

[Zach_41]

It sounds like you got one of the many newer laptops that has an output only jack. Why they decided people wouldn't want to use external mikes with 3.5 mm jacks I don't know.

You have the right idea. An adapter is what I would suggest as well. That one should work. I don't know that particular brand, but that is what you need.