Microphone won't pick up voice?

[genatkachuk]

Hey guys, I have a Madcatz Ampx headset,
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mad-Catz-AMPX-Amplified-Gaming-Headset-Xbox-360/15739085

I'm trying to get it to work with my computer, but I'm having no such luck.
I bought two adapters for the lines, so they would connect and work. The microphone and headphones I know work, as I use them on my phone as well.

So when I plug in the headset, the headphones work, and I can hear sounds, and music, and games etc.
However, the mic refuses to pick up my voice or any other noise. I know they are not muted in the recording devices and they are not muted in the line in. When i boost the DB to 20, there is a static.

My question is, how do I fix it?

Btw, they are plugged into my mobos sound, but I do have a sound card.

 

[penguintech]

have you tried using it through the sound card?

 

[suat]

You might need to increase the volume of the microphone input in Device Manager\Devices and Sound\Manage Sound Devices\Recorder. The path may differ according to your OS. Mine is Windows 7.