Microphone not working - Windows 7

wildcherry · Jun 7, 2011, 09:56 PM

I bought a new Microsoft LX-1000 headset and plugged it in for the first time today. Its working through the speakers fine, however the mic is not working. I tested it on another computer and it works perfectly. Only my built in mic is being recgonized in the Audio/Video Setup. I'm showing all the disabled and inactive audio devices, and its not there. Apparently the microphone isn't being detected. Maybe the mic port is disabled on my laptop? Please help!
Laptop - Acer Aspire 4551-2615 (6 months old)

Hellraiser1981 · Jun 10, 2011, 11:57 PM

did u try to select the default input device in the sound CP?

wildcherry · Jun 11, 2011, 12:16 AM

It's not even showing there. Only the built in mic is showing up in the control panel and regular Audio settings.

Hellraiser1981 · Jun 11, 2011, 12:24 AM

pink and green 3.5mm plugs, correct?
go to control panel, sounds, select default recording device, enable mic boost if necessary.

erixx · Jun 11, 2011, 12:53 AM

THE mic mute button!!!!! ?

Hellraiser1981 · Jun 11, 2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erixx

THE mic mute button!!!!! ?

maybe, it's f#@*#d me up many times!! LOL

wildcherry · Jun 11, 2011, 08:36 PM

Nope, checked that. But even if it was muted, the icon would still be shown as a known device, which is isn't. I'm thinking somehow my mic port is bad?

Hellraiser1981 · Jun 14, 2011, 09:29 PM

what is sound device? if its a realtek, you might need the program for jack sensing.

wildcherry · Jun 15, 2011, 12:51 AM

Yes It is realtek. I have realtek hd audio manager. Is that the program you talking about or is there another?

Hellraiser1981 · Jun 15, 2011, 12:55 AM

yeah thats it. does it detect the mic plugging in? is it set up for two channel and pink as mic?

wildcherry · Jun 15, 2011, 12:56 AM

The ports are faded out. Won't show that its plugged in.

Hellraiser1981 · Jun 15, 2011, 12:59 AM

the internal mic works tho? When you plug into pink jack it should disable onboard mic and switch over to external. Should be same mic control.
Start with the basics. I assume you did all this:
http://www.7tutorials.com/how-change...g-audio-device

wildcherry · Jun 15, 2011, 01:06 AM

right, thats what my external headset does with speakers, but it wont recognize that i plugged in a new mic. Only the internal shows and works (but it sucks with static & makes me sound far away)

remixedcat · Jun 15, 2011, 01:18 AM

wow you are not the first person with microsoft headsets not working! I had a couple clients with that same problem! (but those were the wireless ones) we were able to fix it by installing alternate drivers.

this:

does it have default option?

wildcherry · Jun 15, 2011, 01:34 AM

No, not sure about a default option.

remixedcat · Jun 15, 2011, 02:18 AM

so you can't set the mic as the default recording device?

wildcherry · Jun 15, 2011, 02:39 AM

No. Apparently u guys not understanding. The mic is not showing, period - so i cant edit its settings or make it default. When its plugged in, its just like it isnt. I see the same screen

remixedcat · Jun 15, 2011, 02:44 AM

reinstall your sound card drivers.... install the proper version of those. use driversweeper to completely clean them out.

wildcherry · Jun 15, 2011, 03:13 AM

Done it 3 times. It apparently has to be the actual port on the laptop. I've tried everything else

Jun 7, 2011, 09:56 PM	#1
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Microphone not working - Windows 7 I bought a new Microsoft LX-1000 headset and plugged it in for the first time today. Its working through the speakers fine, however the mic is not working. I tested it on another computer and it works perfectly. Only my built in mic is being recgonized in the Audio/Video Setup. I'm showing all the disabled and inactive audio devices, and its not there. Apparently the microphone isn't being detected. Maybe the mic port is disabled on my laptop? Please help! Laptop - Acer Aspire 4551-2615 (6 months old)

Jun 10, 2011, 11:57 PM	#2
Hellraiser1981 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 298 (0.10/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	software! did u try to select the default input device in the sound CP?

Jun 11, 2011, 12:24 AM	#4
Hellraiser1981 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 298 (0.10/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	pink and green 3.5mm plugs, correct? go to control panel, sounds, select default recording device, enable mic boost if necessary. Last edited by Hellraiser1981; Jun 11, 2011 at 12:47 AM. Reason: error

Jun 11, 2011, 12:53 AM	#5
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Jun 11, 2011, 12:16 AM	#3
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's not even showing there. Only the built in mic is showing up in the control panel and regular Audio settings.

Jun 11, 2011, 08:36 PM	#7
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nope, checked that. But even if it was muted, the icon would still be shown as a known device, which is isn't. I'm thinking somehow my mic port is bad?

Jun 14, 2011, 09:29 PM	#8
Hellraiser1981 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 298 (0.10/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	what is sound device? if its a realtek, you might need the program for jack sensing.

Jun 15, 2011, 12:51 AM	#9
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes It is realtek. I have realtek hd audio manager. Is that the program you talking about or is there another?

Jun 15, 2011, 12:55 AM	#10
Hellraiser1981 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 298 (0.10/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	yeah thats it. does it detect the mic plugging in? is it set up for two channel and pink as mic?

Jun 15, 2011, 12:56 AM	#11
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The ports are faded out. Won't show that its plugged in.

Jun 15, 2011, 12:59 AM	#12
Hellraiser1981 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 298 (0.10/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	the internal mic works tho? When you plug into pink jack it should disable onboard mic and switch over to external. Should be same mic control. Start with the basics. I assume you did all this: http://www.7tutorials.com/how-change...g-audio-device Last edited by Hellraiser1981; Jun 15, 2011 at 01:04 AM.

Jun 15, 2011, 01:06 AM	#13
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	right, thats what my external headset does with speakers, but it wont recognize that i plugged in a new mic. Only the internal shows and works (but it sucks with static & makes me sound far away)

Jun 15, 2011, 01:18 AM	#14
remixedcat Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,179 (1.07/day) Thanks: 754 Thanked 248 Times in 190 Posts System Specs	wow you are not the first person with microsoft headsets not working! I had a couple clients with that same problem! (but those were the wireless ones) we were able to fix it by installing alternate drivers. this: does it have default option? __________________ System:Intel i5 3570K @ 3.4Ghz//ASRock Z77 Pro3//Coolemaster Hyper 212 Evo//16GB Corsair XMS3//EVGA Nvidia GTX 650Ti SSC 1GB//128GB Samsung 840 SSD/1.5TB Seagate HDD//Antec Three Hundred Two//620w Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620M//Windows Server 2012 x64 Standard Misc:Samsung SyncMaster P2350 23in@1920x1080+LG Flatron 19in 1440x900//IoSafe Fireproof ext 500GB HDD//Amped Wireless R20000G high power router//APC BackUPS XS1000 UPS Websites: AGNXNetworks//RemixedCat's Place Of Meow Blog Last edited by remixedcat; Jun 15, 2011 at 01:23 AM.

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Jun 15, 2011, 01:34 AM	#15
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No, not sure about a default option.

Jun 15, 2011, 02:18 AM	#16
remixedcat Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,179 (1.07/day) Thanks: 754 Thanked 248 Times in 190 Posts System Specs	so you can't set the mic as the default recording device? __________________ System:Intel i5 3570K @ 3.4Ghz//ASRock Z77 Pro3//Coolemaster Hyper 212 Evo//16GB Corsair XMS3//EVGA Nvidia GTX 650Ti SSC 1GB//128GB Samsung 840 SSD/1.5TB Seagate HDD//Antec Three Hundred Two//620w Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620M//Windows Server 2012 x64 Standard Misc:Samsung SyncMaster P2350 23in@1920x1080+LG Flatron 19in 1440x900//IoSafe Fireproof ext 500GB HDD//Amped Wireless R20000G high power router//APC BackUPS XS1000 UPS Websites: AGNXNetworks//RemixedCat's Place Of Meow Blog

Jun 15, 2011, 02:39 AM	#17
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No. Apparently u guys not understanding. The mic is not showing, period - so i cant edit its settings or make it default. When its plugged in, its just like it isnt. I see the same screen

Jun 15, 2011, 02:44 AM	#18
remixedcat Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,179 (1.07/day) Thanks: 754 Thanked 248 Times in 190 Posts System Specs	reinstall your sound card drivers.... install the proper version of those. use driversweeper to completely clean them out. __________________ System:Intel i5 3570K @ 3.4Ghz//ASRock Z77 Pro3//Coolemaster Hyper 212 Evo//16GB Corsair XMS3//EVGA Nvidia GTX 650Ti SSC 1GB//128GB Samsung 840 SSD/1.5TB Seagate HDD//Antec Three Hundred Two//620w Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620M//Windows Server 2012 x64 Standard Misc:Samsung SyncMaster P2350 23in@1920x1080+LG Flatron 19in 1440x900//IoSafe Fireproof ext 500GB HDD//Amped Wireless R20000G high power router//APC BackUPS XS1000 UPS Websites: AGNXNetworks//RemixedCat's Place Of Meow Blog

Jun 15, 2011, 03:13 AM	#19
wildcherry Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Done it 3 times. It apparently has to be the actual port on the laptop. I've tried everything else

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