Single jack headset and laptop, mic wont work.

Feb 10, 2018
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When i go to the recording tab, my headphones are not listed even after show disabled devices and show disconnected devices.

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Chances are your heatset is using the OMTP standard for the plug, while the jack on the laptop is CTIA.

More details here (including pinout diagram): http://blog.audio-technica.com/audio-solutions-question-week-can-use-microphone-ios-android-device/

If you have an expensive headset, may be worth getting an adapter for it.
Chances are your heatset is using the OMTP standard for the plug, while the jack on the laptop is CTIA.

More details here (including pinout diagram): http://blog.audio-technica.com/audio-solutions-question-week-can-use-microphone-ios-android-device/

If you have an expensive headset, may be worth getting an adapter for it.
 
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