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Can Windows use headsets that have a single audio jack with 4 rings?
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As you guys may know, for several years now, Apple uses 4-ring headphone jacks instead of 3-ring headphone jacks, and the fourth ring is dedicated to microphone input. This is what lets you have headphones that also serve as a microphone on the iPhone (and probably most competing phones nowadays, too).
Also for several years now, these jacks have been recognized by MacBook Pros so that you can connect this kind of headset on your computer and use its microphone.
However, even though my MacBook Pro on Mac OS X recognizes the microphone built into my headset (that has one of those 4-ring jacks), it seems that Windows 8.1 on Boot Camp doesn't register my headset as a microphone and instead insists on using only the built-in microphone. This is an issue when I'm playing games because the fan kicks in and annoys everyone voice chatting with me.
Is there a way to make Windows aware of the microphone integrated to my headset and using the fourth ring of the jack?
The device manager says that the headset is advertised by the 'Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)' audio controller.
audio windows-8.1 boot-camp microphone
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
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As you guys may know, for several years now, Apple uses 4-ring headphone jacks instead of 3-ring headphone jacks, and the fourth ring is dedicated to microphone input. This is what lets you have headphones that also serve as a microphone on the iPhone (and probably most competing phones nowadays, too).
Also for several years now, these jacks have been recognized by MacBook Pros so that you can connect this kind of headset on your computer and use its microphone.
However, even though my MacBook Pro on Mac OS X recognizes the microphone built into my headset (that has one of those 4-ring jacks), it seems that Windows 8.1 on Boot Camp doesn't register my headset as a microphone and instead insists on using only the built-in microphone. This is an issue when I'm playing games because the fan kicks in and annoys everyone voice chatting with me.
Is there a way to make Windows aware of the microphone integrated to my headset and using the fourth ring of the jack?
The device manager says that the headset is advertised by the 'Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)' audio controller.
audio windows-8.1 boot-camp microphone
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
3
It's all in the jack. Non-Apple PC's don't have the jack. See the adapter below.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 19:46
It's an issue with drivers, not Windows. It doesn't matter how the microphone is connected, it's the driver that should receive data from it and make it available for Windows.
– gronostaj
Jan 12 '14 at 19:50
@FiascoLabs, I'm using Windows on my MacBook Pro, which supports it.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:52
1
@gronostaj the drivers are only part of the problem. You need a jack that has the extra cabling support (why there are more rings). If the jack doesn't physically interface with the additional rings, then drivers make no difference.
– Austin T French
Jan 12 '14 at 20:12
2
@AthomSfere, I have that extra support. This headset absolutely works on Mac OS X on the same hardware. This is a driver issue.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:13
|
show 5 more comments
As you guys may know, for several years now, Apple uses 4-ring headphone jacks instead of 3-ring headphone jacks, and the fourth ring is dedicated to microphone input. This is what lets you have headphones that also serve as a microphone on the iPhone (and probably most competing phones nowadays, too).
Also for several years now, these jacks have been recognized by MacBook Pros so that you can connect this kind of headset on your computer and use its microphone.
However, even though my MacBook Pro on Mac OS X recognizes the microphone built into my headset (that has one of those 4-ring jacks), it seems that Windows 8.1 on Boot Camp doesn't register my headset as a microphone and instead insists on using only the built-in microphone. This is an issue when I'm playing games because the fan kicks in and annoys everyone voice chatting with me.
Is there a way to make Windows aware of the microphone integrated to my headset and using the fourth ring of the jack?
The device manager says that the headset is advertised by the 'Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)' audio controller.
audio windows-8.1 boot-camp microphone
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
As you guys may know, for several years now, Apple uses 4-ring headphone jacks instead of 3-ring headphone jacks, and the fourth ring is dedicated to microphone input. This is what lets you have headphones that also serve as a microphone on the iPhone (and probably most competing phones nowadays, too).
Also for several years now, these jacks have been recognized by MacBook Pros so that you can connect this kind of headset on your computer and use its microphone.
However, even though my MacBook Pro on Mac OS X recognizes the microphone built into my headset (that has one of those 4-ring jacks), it seems that Windows 8.1 on Boot Camp doesn't register my headset as a microphone and instead insists on using only the built-in microphone. This is an issue when I'm playing games because the fan kicks in and annoys everyone voice chatting with me.
Is there a way to make Windows aware of the microphone integrated to my headset and using the fourth ring of the jack?
The device manager says that the headset is advertised by the 'Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)' audio controller.
audio windows-8.1 boot-camp microphone
audio windows-8.1 boot-camp microphone
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
edited Jan 12 '14 at 20:44
zneak
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
asked Jan 12 '14 at 19:25
zneakzneak
56431234
56431234
3
It's all in the jack. Non-Apple PC's don't have the jack. See the adapter below.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 19:46
It's an issue with drivers, not Windows. It doesn't matter how the microphone is connected, it's the driver that should receive data from it and make it available for Windows.
– gronostaj
Jan 12 '14 at 19:50
@FiascoLabs, I'm using Windows on my MacBook Pro, which supports it.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:52
1
@gronostaj the drivers are only part of the problem. You need a jack that has the extra cabling support (why there are more rings). If the jack doesn't physically interface with the additional rings, then drivers make no difference.
– Austin T French
Jan 12 '14 at 20:12
2
@AthomSfere, I have that extra support. This headset absolutely works on Mac OS X on the same hardware. This is a driver issue.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:13
|
show 5 more comments
3
It's all in the jack. Non-Apple PC's don't have the jack. See the adapter below.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 19:46
It's an issue with drivers, not Windows. It doesn't matter how the microphone is connected, it's the driver that should receive data from it and make it available for Windows.
– gronostaj
Jan 12 '14 at 19:50
@FiascoLabs, I'm using Windows on my MacBook Pro, which supports it.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:52
1
@gronostaj the drivers are only part of the problem. You need a jack that has the extra cabling support (why there are more rings). If the jack doesn't physically interface with the additional rings, then drivers make no difference.
– Austin T French
Jan 12 '14 at 20:12
2
@AthomSfere, I have that extra support. This headset absolutely works on Mac OS X on the same hardware. This is a driver issue.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:13
3
3
It's all in the jack. Non-Apple PC's don't have the jack. See the adapter below.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 19:46
It's all in the jack. Non-Apple PC's don't have the jack. See the adapter below.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 19:46
It's an issue with drivers, not Windows. It doesn't matter how the microphone is connected, it's the driver that should receive data from it and make it available for Windows.
– gronostaj
Jan 12 '14 at 19:50
It's an issue with drivers, not Windows. It doesn't matter how the microphone is connected, it's the driver that should receive data from it and make it available for Windows.
– gronostaj
Jan 12 '14 at 19:50
@FiascoLabs, I'm using Windows on my MacBook Pro, which supports it.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:52
@FiascoLabs, I'm using Windows on my MacBook Pro, which supports it.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:52
1
1
@gronostaj the drivers are only part of the problem. You need a jack that has the extra cabling support (why there are more rings). If the jack doesn't physically interface with the additional rings, then drivers make no difference.
– Austin T French
Jan 12 '14 at 20:12
@gronostaj the drivers are only part of the problem. You need a jack that has the extra cabling support (why there are more rings). If the jack doesn't physically interface with the additional rings, then drivers make no difference.
– Austin T French
Jan 12 '14 at 20:12
2
2
@AthomSfere, I have that extra support. This headset absolutely works on Mac OS X on the same hardware. This is a driver issue.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:13
@AthomSfere, I have that extra support. This headset absolutely works on Mac OS X on the same hardware. This is a driver issue.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:13
|
show 5 more comments
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Only if you use something like this StarTech 3.5mm 4 Position Headset Splitter Adapter - Female to Male
Windows would need a mic plugged into the mic jack, unless the hardware you're using can tell windows that the input jack you're using is for speakers/headset and microphone.
Go to the task bar, and near the clock right click the speaker and click recording devices. Do you see your mic there?
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
|
show 5 more comments
Find the latest RealTek Sound subsystem drivers (check in your device manager on your Win install) on their website for the version of Windows you are running if available. Install them and see if it will pick up the extra ring. It's a 50/50 shot.
It's all still about the jack, Windows drivers never saw fit to support an Apple peripheral just to run under BootCamp.
Most threads on this, and from personal experience says to go get a USB or better yet Bluetooth headset and be done with cords altogether.
Other recommendation is to use Parallels and it virtualizes the microphone which can then be used by the Parallels drivers installed into Windows
answered Jan 12 '14 at 20:44
Fiasco LabsFiasco Labs
6,27011830
Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
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Once you plug in your headset, go to the control panel / audio devices. Set the property of the recording device from headset to standalone mic and switch the boost to full. It is by no means perfect as the sound is fairly weak but the best I managed to get out of it...
answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
niconico
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Only if you use something like this StarTech 3.5mm 4 Position Headset Splitter Adapter - Female to Male
Windows would need a mic plugged into the mic jack, unless the hardware you're using can tell windows that the input jack you're using is for speakers/headset and microphone.
Go to the task bar, and near the clock right click the speaker and click recording devices. Do you see your mic there?
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
|
show 5 more comments
Only if you use something like this StarTech 3.5mm 4 Position Headset Splitter Adapter - Female to Male
Windows would need a mic plugged into the mic jack, unless the hardware you're using can tell windows that the input jack you're using is for speakers/headset and microphone.
Go to the task bar, and near the clock right click the speaker and click recording devices. Do you see your mic there?
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
|
show 5 more comments
Only if you use something like this StarTech 3.5mm 4 Position Headset Splitter Adapter - Female to Male
Windows would need a mic plugged into the mic jack, unless the hardware you're using can tell windows that the input jack you're using is for speakers/headset and microphone.
Go to the task bar, and near the clock right click the speaker and click recording devices. Do you see your mic there?
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
Only if you use something like this StarTech 3.5mm 4 Position Headset Splitter Adapter - Female to Male
Windows would need a mic plugged into the mic jack, unless the hardware you're using can tell windows that the input jack you're using is for speakers/headset and microphone.
Go to the task bar, and near the clock right click the speaker and click recording devices. Do you see your mic there?
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
edited Jan 12 '14 at 21:01
Mike Pennington
1,79712030
1,79712030
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
answered Jan 12 '14 at 19:43
GeekyDewdGeekyDewd
5971417
5971417
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
|
show 5 more comments
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
The hardware could do it, since it's doing exactly that on Mac OS X. No, the headset microphone doesn't show up.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:57
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
I know the hardware can do it, but windows needs a driver to tell windows what to do with it. I'm sorry for my error windows would need software to tell the computer how to work the hardware. I know the hardware is capable but windows doesn't know that yet. And the adapter is a cheap solution.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:02
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
Make sure that you have all the driver updates using Windows Apple Software Update, or manually download them from support.apple.com/downloads. Edit: I think Version 3.1 is the newest update, but I am not a Mac user so I may be mistaken.
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:04
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
realitypod.com/2010/07/…
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 20:06
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
I can't use the adapter because MacBook Pros have a line in, not a microphone in. Pretty sure my drivers are up-to-date, which is why I'm trying to see if there's another solution.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:09
|
show 5 more comments
Find the latest RealTek Sound subsystem drivers (check in your device manager on your Win install) on their website for the version of Windows you are running if available. Install them and see if it will pick up the extra ring. It's a 50/50 shot.
It's all still about the jack, Windows drivers never saw fit to support an Apple peripheral just to run under BootCamp.
Most threads on this, and from personal experience says to go get a USB or better yet Bluetooth headset and be done with cords altogether.
Other recommendation is to use Parallels and it virtualizes the microphone which can then be used by the Parallels drivers installed into Windows
answered Jan 12 '14 at 20:44
Fiasco LabsFiasco Labs
6,27011830
Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
add a comment |
Find the latest RealTek Sound subsystem drivers (check in your device manager on your Win install) on their website for the version of Windows you are running if available. Install them and see if it will pick up the extra ring. It's a 50/50 shot.
It's all still about the jack, Windows drivers never saw fit to support an Apple peripheral just to run under BootCamp.
Most threads on this, and from personal experience says to go get a USB or better yet Bluetooth headset and be done with cords altogether.
Other recommendation is to use Parallels and it virtualizes the microphone which can then be used by the Parallels drivers installed into Windows
answered Jan 12 '14 at 20:44
Fiasco LabsFiasco Labs
6,27011830
Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
add a comment |
Find the latest RealTek Sound subsystem drivers (check in your device manager on your Win install) on their website for the version of Windows you are running if available. Install them and see if it will pick up the extra ring. It's a 50/50 shot.
It's all still about the jack, Windows drivers never saw fit to support an Apple peripheral just to run under BootCamp.
Most threads on this, and from personal experience says to go get a USB or better yet Bluetooth headset and be done with cords altogether.
Other recommendation is to use Parallels and it virtualizes the microphone which can then be used by the Parallels drivers installed into Windows
answered Jan 12 '14 at 20:44
Fiasco LabsFiasco Labs
6,27011830
Find the latest RealTek Sound subsystem drivers (check in your device manager on your Win install) on their website for the version of Windows you are running if available. Install them and see if it will pick up the extra ring. It's a 50/50 shot.
It's all still about the jack, Windows drivers never saw fit to support an Apple peripheral just to run under BootCamp.
Most threads on this, and from personal experience says to go get a USB or better yet Bluetooth headset and be done with cords altogether.
Other recommendation is to use Parallels and it virtualizes the microphone which can then be used by the Parallels drivers installed into Windows
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Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
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Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
Does mac use Realtek though?
– GeekyDewd
Jan 12 '14 at 21:10
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
You will have to check what the BootCamp driver install loads, but that is what was mentioned over on the Apple forums. You're replacing the BootCamp emulation with the real thing. That's why the comment to check in your Windows device manager.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 21:16
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
Bluetooth audio doesn't work via Boot Camp either. So I guess USB is the only option.
– Geeks On Hugs
Mar 4 '14 at 4:09
add a comment |
Once you plug in your headset, go to the control panel / audio devices. Set the property of the recording device from headset to standalone mic and switch the boost to full. It is by no means perfect as the sound is fairly weak but the best I managed to get out of it...
answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
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Once you plug in your headset, go to the control panel / audio devices. Set the property of the recording device from headset to standalone mic and switch the boost to full. It is by no means perfect as the sound is fairly weak but the best I managed to get out of it...
answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
niconico
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add a comment |
Once you plug in your headset, go to the control panel / audio devices. Set the property of the recording device from headset to standalone mic and switch the boost to full. It is by no means perfect as the sound is fairly weak but the best I managed to get out of it...
answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
niconico
1
Once you plug in your headset, go to the control panel / audio devices. Set the property of the recording device from headset to standalone mic and switch the boost to full. It is by no means perfect as the sound is fairly weak but the best I managed to get out of it...
answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
niconico
1
answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
niconico
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answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
niconico
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answered Dec 3 '14 at 13:40
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It's all in the jack. Non-Apple PC's don't have the jack. See the adapter below.
– Fiasco Labs
Jan 12 '14 at 19:46
It's an issue with drivers, not Windows. It doesn't matter how the microphone is connected, it's the driver that should receive data from it and make it available for Windows.
– gronostaj
Jan 12 '14 at 19:50
@FiascoLabs, I'm using Windows on my MacBook Pro, which supports it.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 19:52
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@gronostaj the drivers are only part of the problem. You need a jack that has the extra cabling support (why there are more rings). If the jack doesn't physically interface with the additional rings, then drivers make no difference.
– Austin T French
Jan 12 '14 at 20:12
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@AthomSfere, I have that extra support. This headset absolutely works on Mac OS X on the same hardware. This is a driver issue.
– zneak
Jan 12 '14 at 20:13