Getting Headsets to Work on My PC
I have a PC with Windows XP Pro and I have two headsets. One headset works with my phone and the other headset is a bluetooth via USB.
However, neither of them work when I plug it into the PC. I tried messing with my soundmax audio settings to no avail. How can I get a headset to work on my PC?
However, neither of them work when I plug it into the PC. I tried messing with my soundmax audio settings to no avail. How can I get a headset to work on my PC?
Ernie Beek
First thing which comes to mind is: do you have the correct drivers or do they even exist for XP?
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I have whatever drivers are installed in my machine. The soundmax control panel even has a headset tab where I can test my hardware but nothing works. It's really wierd that when I tap on the earbuds, you can see the audio meter move, but when I talk nothing happens...
When you tap the earbuds? Just to see if I translated that correctly, those are the things which the sound should come out of?
So when speak into or tap the mircophone you don't see the meter move. Looks like the connections are mixed up.
So when speak into or tap the mircophone you don't see the meter move. Looks like the connections are mixed up.
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>> those are the things which the sound should come out of?
Yes.
>> your phone headset, is this an office phone system or mobile??
This is a mobile headset. I only have one jack, not two. I guess I need to buy another headset or a bluetooth jack.
By the way, the bluetooth headset comes with a usb dock; actually its the playstation 3 usb headset, see:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3374143&CAWELAID=271518936
Yes.
>> your phone headset, is this an office phone system or mobile??
This is a mobile headset. I only have one jack, not two. I guess I need to buy another headset or a bluetooth jack.
By the way, the bluetooth headset comes with a usb dock; actually its the playstation 3 usb headset, see:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3374143&CAWELAID=271518936
i doubt the PS3 bluetooth will work, unless you have PC software for it and a blue tooth USB dongle (or you system already has bluetooth).
mobile headsets, such as the ones supplied with smartphones/blackberries, only have one jack as they have a special socket which works as both mic and earphone for handsfree, so no they are no use for a PC's audio ports. best bet is to buy a comfortable headset, either jacks or USB or both, and they should be designed for Skype or Gaming to get the best quality, normally cost about $15+ or more, there are dozens to choose from.
mobile headsets, such as the ones supplied with smartphones/blackberries, only have one jack as they have a special socket which works as both mic and earphone for handsfree, so no they are no use for a PC's audio ports. best bet is to buy a comfortable headset, either jacks or USB or both, and they should be designed for Skype or Gaming to get the best quality, normally cost about $15+ or more, there are dozens to choose from.
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Thanks, I guess I need to buy and adapter or a new headset.