Headset with jack splitter: Microphone not working - Alienware 15 R3

[kontkrabber]

The Alienware 15 R3 has a microphone and audio input. My headset only has one cable.
So i bought the following item:

The audio is fine but the microphone isn't working. I checked device playback. My headset is not listed. Just a loudspeaker / headphone realtek audio device. The same for the microphone.

There is no enhancement tab either. There is no Realtek high definition audio driver either.

Any solutions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[alexoiu]

You'd need a 4 pin female to 2x3 pin male adapter.
And there are 2 standards for the 4 pin: CTIA and OMTP.

 

[kontkrabber]

You'd need a 4 pin female to 2x3 pin male adapter.
And there are 2 standards for the 4 pin: CTIA and OMTP.

Could you perhaps show me a picture of the adapter? After searching for it, i only found the same product as i mentioned above.

 

[alexoiu]

Sure
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6

 

[kontkrabber]

Sure
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6

Thank you but i don't understand the differences between those 2.

 

[alexoiu]

If yours is 3 pin, then the mic would not work.

 

[kontkrabber]

If yours is 3 pin, then the mic would not work.

But my headphones are 3 pin.

 

[alexoiu]

Can you post a picture of it?

 

[kontkrabber]

Can you post a picture of it?

 

[kontkrabber]

Can you post a picture of it?

Sorry, it seems like the image wasn't posted correctly. Here's the image:

 

[J_E_D_70]

The headphones are 4-pin. Have to be to carry stereo + mic. But, your first pic does look like 4-pin splitter based on the color of the connectors. Did it say it was on the packaging?

 

[kontkrabber]

The headphones are 4-pin. Have to be to carry stereo + mic. But, your first pic does look like 4-pin splitter based on the color of the connectors. Did it say it was on the packaging?

Oeps, miss clicked.

 

[J_E_D_70]

That should work based on the description. Might have got a broken one.

Double check the headset is seated all the way and that the splitters are plugged into the right jacks all the way.

Realtek mic would probably be correct as it cant identify your headset from an analog jack.

 

[kontkrabber]

That should work based on the description. Might have got a broken one.

Double check the headset is seated all the way and that the splitters are plugged into the right jacks all the way.

Realtek mic would probably be correct as it cant identify your headset from an analog jack.

Sadly it isn't working. My headset is actually originally a usb headset. So i tried it again with the usb part. My headset is showing correctly on the playback devices but for capturing, my microphone isn't working.

 

[J_E_D_70]

I would hazard a guess that if the mic doesn't work thru usb OR 3.5mm then it's dead.

 

[kontkrabber]

I would hazard a guess that if the mic doesn't work thru usb OR 3.5mm then it's dead.

That might be the case but i just can't understand how it is dead.

 

[J_E_D_70]

What happens if you plug the detached mic straight into the mic jack in the pc?

Do you have a spare mic of any kind (ear bud mic might work) just to make sure the sound card/onboard is working?