USB Headset and Mic problems

Malanthros · Registered User Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 454

Well you see, i can still hear using my headset, but for some reason my mic isnt registering all the time.

I went into the sound thing in the Control Panel, and tested the hardware, where upon it can receive my mic, but besides testing the hardware, other programs won't pickup my mic.

It seems to have just stopped working randomly. Any suggestions?
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LJ · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:31 pm Post subject:

Turn off your hacks then try

Simpleman · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject:

Ya my evil plan worked silence at once

Hehe turn iy on

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bullseye lespaul · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:36 pm Post subject:

i have same prob.

Simpleman · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject:

Make sure you have the latest drivers for your soundcard. That and if your soundcard came with a program to setup your speakers make sure you have it set to headphones. Also make sure your mic is muted in your volume controls unless you like to talk to yourself. ummmmm As said above make sure all your hacks are turned off. O and 1 more thing USB headsets can be a pain in the A$$. Thats why I always make sure I get the ones that have jacks. That way everything is not in one plug they are seperate and there is no issue with all being in one plug

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If all else fails don't use it so much

it's tired of talking.

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Malanthros · Registered User Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 454

Is it possible to purchase a jack so that the usb is seperated into the two seperate jacks?
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Mike · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject:

not sure, but is a usb headset even handled by the soundcard?
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Simpleman · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject:

I don't think there is Mal. Yeah they are handled by the soundcard in a round about way. For the most part they reconize them by the drivers. All I know is when I researched headphones awhile back most reviews said to stay away from the USB powered headsets. There are some out there that have a USB jack and standard jacks. The USB jack is used for bass inhancement. Basicaaly it throws some current at the speaker in the headset to make it rumble which in return gives you bass.

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JtH · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:44 am Post subject:

i know how to fix it, its very simple and i did the same thing with my headset and it worked beautifully. Also, it only takes 7 steps

1. Drink alot of mountain dew
2. Take the headset in your right hand.
3. Raise right hand high above head.
4. Pull your arm back just a little bit.
5. Move your hand forward as fast as you can.
6. Release at the point when your hand is just above parallel to the ground.
note: works best when headset is released against a solid object. A pillow or mattress simply will not do.
7. Walk over to the headset, which should preferably be in a multitude of small pieces, and let loose a good mountain dew fueled pee.

Works every time for me.

Ricen · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:57 am Post subject:

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mUj0 · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

-=Ronin=- · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject:

I thnk are the drivers...ull have to reinstall them...otherwise...do wat jack did hehe...
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cobra · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject:

loka · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:51 pm Post subject:

I've never had luck with the USB headsets. Then as Simple said I've learned to stay away from them after having so much trouble. I bought a Plantronics one, and I returned it the same exact day. It was absolutely horrible. Never getting a USB headset again.
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