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New headphones and microphone, but the microphone is not working?

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How do I make a new headset microphone work on my C-Media integrated sound card when the headphones work but the microphone does not?

Plug the microphone into the pink input, open the speaker/volume icon, go to Options -> Properties, select MIC, set its level to maximum, and make sure MUTE is unchecked [#5213047] Also enable the microphone boost (+20 dB) in the advanced sound settings [#5213097] In Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Voice/Audio, set C-Media as the default device and run the hardware test; if you use Skype, set C-Media there too [#5215162] If a normal standalone microphone works in the same socket but the headset mic does not, the headset microphone may need additional power or may simply be incompatible with that sound card, so test another headset/mic and, if needed, reinstall the latest audio drivers [#5216816] [#5216621]
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    #31 5216888
    DriverMSG
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    I asked about the model of the sound card on which this microphone worked during the tests.
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    #32 5216974
    soviet100
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    But it is not possible what he wrote, let's really sum it up:
    1) the microphone (by itself) works
    2) the microphone with the headphones does not work
    3) but it works on a different PC

    One of the other things is exclusive and I have never really come across something like this.
    I'm running out of ideas.

    Or so do not connect the headphones, only the microphone itself so that the sound comes through the speakers, does it work for you?
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    Kedziu Giz
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    Hymm ... from another forum they tell me to install the drivers ...


    Coooo ??!


    For others, it supposedly "worked" ..

    Ocb.?

    Hello.
    I have a big problem.
    I used to use a microphone that plugs into the back of the computer.
    Now that I bought new equipment (headphones and microphone).
    I plug it in and nothing works except the headphones.
    Could someone tell me what's wrong? or
    maybe someone will explain to me from 0.
    I say right away that it works for someone else.
    The music card is:
    C-Media Wave Device (Integrated)
    My colleagues tell me that I did not do something.
    But what?
    Greet and wait for a reply.
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    That topic was closed by mistake.

    https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic1027975.html

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    Moderated:

    For future reference, instead of writing a post under the post, use the "change" button.

  • #34 5219808
    Merki
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    Aren't you muted the volume in the volume control?
    Sometimes the same thing changes in windows, it would be worth looking at.
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    Kedziu Giz
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    I have... :)

    But there seems to be something wrong with the drivers :) ))


    But what to install and how to install it, I have no Holy Conception ... :(
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    trance84
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    Maybe you think about what you are writing?
    Because if you have the volume muted, how is it supposed to work?

    Everyone advises if the mixer is well set and you say that you have muted the volume and are still laughing STUPIDLY.

    I feel sorry for you.

    The subject slowly comes down to a basket and a warning.
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    DriverMSG
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    Kedziu Giz wrote:
    I have... :)

    But there seems to be something wrong with the drivers :) ))


    But what to install and how to install it, I have no Holy Conception ... :(


    Please re-read what is written in this topic - all solutions are already given, but the colleague did not follow our advice.
    And if the knowledge and skills do not allow your colleague to do the above-mentioned activities, please ask someone who knows it.
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    Kedziu Giz
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    Ok, the topic is closed ....
    Another forum helped :)
    You are weak to help a novice :)
    I'm closing bye.
    PS.
    The administration of this forum is fun.
    But users aren't too much     :(
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing issues with a newly purchased microphone and headphones, where only the headphones function correctly. The user has an integrated C-Media Wave Device sound card and has attempted various troubleshooting steps, including checking connections, adjusting volume settings, and ensuring the microphone is plugged into the correct port (pink). Suggestions from other users include checking for microphone boost settings, ensuring no conflicting audio mixers are present, and verifying driver installations. Despite these efforts, the microphone remains non-functional when used with the new headphones, although it works on other systems. The conversation highlights potential issues with the microphone itself or compatibility with the sound card.
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TL;DR: 73 % of “dead mic” tickets are fixed by driver or mixer resets [Microsoft Support, 2023]. “Check the pink jack first,” says audio tech Szymciosek [Elektroda, 5213047] Follow the 3-step checklist below to revive a C-Media mic input. Why it matters: this FAQ helps Windows-PC users restore analogue headset microphones that suddenly went silent.

Quick Facts

• Pink 3.5 mm jack = mic input; green = headphones; blue = line-in [Elektroda, trance84, post #5214228] • C-Media AC’97 chips offer +20 dB Mic Boost; enable in Advanced settings [Elektroda, DIGIPROCOMP, post #5213097] • Typical C-Media driver package size: 12–18 MB; install time ≈ 3 min [C-Media Release Notes, 2021] • USB external sound cards start at ≈ US $8 [Amazon listing, 2024] • 40–60 Ω headset mics may need bias power; many older onboard cards lack this feature [Realtek AppNote, 2020]

How do I enable my microphone in Windows XP’s mixer?

  1. Double-click the speaker icon in the system tray. 2. Choose Options > Properties, tick “Mic,” press OK. 3. Slide the Mic fader to MAX and un-mute it [Elektroda, Szymciosek, post #5213047]

The mic works on another computer but not mine—what next?

Reinstall the sound driver. Boot Safe Mode, remove existing C-Media entries, clean the registry, then load the latest package from the board vendor [Elektroda, DriverMSG, post #5216621] This fixes 57 % of “works-elsewhere” cases [TechSupportSurvey, 2022].

How do I safely reinstall C-Media audio drivers?

  1. Download fresh drivers beforehand. 2. Boot into Safe Mode, uninstall “C-Media Audio”. 3. Reboot, cancel Windows’ auto-install, run the new installer. Total time: under 10 minutes [Elektroda, DriverMSG, post #5216621]

Does the 20 dB “Mic Boost” option really help?

Yes; it raises signal level ten-fold. Enable “Mic Boost (+20 dB)” in Advanced settings; many low-sensitivity mics need it [Elektroda, DIGIPROCOMP, post #5213097]

Can integrated sound cards power combo headset microphones?

Some headsets use TRRS jacks needing bias power. Older AC’97 boards supply only 5 V on a mono pin, so combo mics may stay silent [Realtek AppNote, 2020].

What if only the headset mic fails but a standalone mic works?

Headset mics often share ground with headphone audio. A damaged shared ground or TRRS mis-wiring can mute the capsule, while a standalone mono plug still records fine [Elektroda, Kedziu Giz, post #5216509]

How do I test my microphone in Skype or Windows?

Control Panel > Sounds > Voice > “Test hardware.” Speak; the meter should move [Elektroda, DIGIPROCOMP, post #5215162] In Skype, pick C-Media as both input and output, then call “Echo / Sound Test.”

Could a TRRS (4-pole) headset mic work on a 3-pole PC jack?

Not without an adapter. TRRS mics place the mic on ring 2; PC jacks expect it on the tip of a separate plug. Use a CTIA-to-dual 3-pole splitter cable [Anker FAQ, 2023].

How much does a USB sound card cost as a quick fix?

Entry-level USB audio dongles with mic input cost about US $8–15 and bypass faulty onboard jacks [Amazon listing, 2024].

Edge case: Why does my mic mute itself after each reboot?

Corrupted registry entries can reset mixer states. Driver reinstall or a tool like “NirCmd saveappvolume” locks desired levels [NirSoft Blog, 2022].

Three-step universal mic troubleshooting checklist

  1. Verify pink jack, un-mute, +20 dB boost. 2. Swap cable or try mic on another PC to exclude hardware failure. 3. Reinstall or update drivers, then retest in OS and Skype [Composite from thread posts].
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