How do I get a 2 jack headset to work with a single audio jack laptop?

[TheRealBlackIce]

Hello everyone, I have a headset that uses 2 jacks (normal male mic and speaker jacks) and I want to use them with my laptop which uses 1 audio jack. I don't think a splitter/joiner will work for this because the laptop actually uses "Realtek" audio software too choose whether the "inserted audio device" is a microphone or speakers (of some form). (So basically it isn't an audio jack).

Thanks for your help. TheRealBlackIce

 

[RazberyBandit]

A splitter, or in this case a Y-adapter, will work. The laptop has a 4-pole input, which combines the normal 3-pole connections of a stereo headset and microphone into one connection. Head to your nearest Radio Shack, Best Buy, or other electronics store and ask for a 3.5mm two-female 3-pole to one-male 4-pole Y-adapter.

It'll look like this:

 

[TheRealBlackIce]

A splitter, or in this case a Y-adapter, will work. The laptop has a 4-pole input, which combines the normal 3-pole connections of a stereo headset and microphone into one connection. Head to your nearest Radio Shack, Best Buy, or other electronics store and ask for a 3.5mm two-female 3-pole to one-male 4-pole Y-adapter.

It'll look like this: ...

Hi RazberyBandit,
the problem is, I don't think it is a 4 pole audio jack, like I said. I have already tried a combination of 3/4 pole jacks on earphones and headphones etc. I will show you what I mean. (I had to upload a pic to one drive to show you, so you will have to click on the link, sorry). http/1drv.ms/1Pgal34

 

[Maarsch]

Would a headphone - USB adapter work?

http/www.conrad.de/medias/global/ce/8000_8999/8700/8720/8723/872300_LB_02_FB.EPS_1000.jpg

I have one and I run realtek (although I set it up once 2 years ago and haven't looked at it since, so I'm hardl an expert there) and it works fine.

Not exactly what you asked, but if the objective is to get the headphones to work . . .

 

[TheRealBlackIce]

Would a headphone - USB adapter work?

http/www.conrad.de/medias/global/ce/8000_8999/8700/8720/8723/872300_LB_02_FB.EPS_1000.jpg

I have one and I run realtek (although I set it up once 2 years ago and haven't looked at it since, so I'm hardl an expert there) and it works fine.

Not exactly what you asked, but if the objective is to get the headphones to work . . .

Sounds like the go, probably just need to install some drivers, I will look into an adapter.
Thanks a lot for your time, I really appreciate it. TheRealBlackIce

 

[RazberyBandit]

That Realtek HD Audio Manager interface looks quite a bit dated...

Try downloading the most recent package here: http/www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

 

[TheRealBlackIce]

That Realtek HD Audio Manager interface looks quite a bit dated...

Try downloading the most recent package here: http/www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

I did this install and the only thing I can find different about this one and my original is that it actually shows up in the start menu search (windows 8). I believe it is purely a hardware issue, but thanks anyway.
I bought an adapter today which should show up within a week. http/www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-To-3-5mm-Mic-Headphone-Jack-Stereo-Headset-Sound-Audio-Adapter-Card-Compact-/291431604359?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368.

Thanks. TheRealBlackIce

 

[gunmetall]

OK it says solved, but I am raising this thread not to open a new one, since theres so many of them, none of which has the solution for my problem.
I cannot get the headset (headphones with mic e.g. for gaming ) to work even with the y splitter, one that jack with 3 rings
Realtek wont even give option for headset selection, it only gives me option for the mic in or headphones.
So i do not know is it Realtek problem or the jack problem

Many thanks