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amzter · 08/01/2008 10:28 AM

Ok so i bought a proper 1/4 inch jack microphone for my beatboxing because my webcam mic was spoon. so i got it and i also go the 3.5 mm stero to 1/4 in adaptor with it but when i got home i switch the mic on (it doesn't have a light to tell me if its switched on or not but it just has the up and down on and off) and i plugged it the 3.5mm bit into the microphone port but then computer is reading it as disconnected. Could someone shed some light on my problem

LaneLander · 08/01/2008 11:20 AM

your 3.5mm to 1/4 adapter might be a 3 way converting to a 2 way. May not be picking up the contacts. did you get a 3 to 3 adapter or a 2 to 2?

PSPkiller · 08/01/2008 11:31 AM

the adapter shouldnt make a difference, at least from my experience. if you've got something else you can plug the mic into try it on that. otherwise it might be that the adapter is stopping you from plugging it in properly because the outer casing of the adapter is larger than most plugs. it might just be that there isn't enough space around the plug for it to fit properly. if all else fails, send it back.

amzter · 08/01/2008 11:49 AM

ok well i will try it in my back ports and see what happens

amzter · 08/01/2008 11:51 AM

computer is now reading it but if i speak into it doesn't make a sounds when i go to setup the mic

PSPkiller · 08/01/2008 11:55 AM

go into start, accesories, entertainment, Volume control. check that the mic isn't muted or turned down. click options, properties, and click the recording radio button and then ok. make sure the the checkbox under the mic slider is selected. also go into control panel and find the sound options, go to the audio tab and make sure that the recording drop down box is set to the soundcard and not the webcam mic. I've had that problem in the past.

amzter · 08/01/2008 12:14 PM

im on vista so its totaly different

LaneLander · 08/01/2008 12:25 PM

double click on the sound icon in your task bar that will open the sound settings.

ZiNgA BuRgA · 08/01/2008 08:27 PM

Seriously, amzter, don't double post within 2 minutes...

The edit button is there for a reason.

PSPkiller · 10/01/2008 09:43 AM

did you get it working?

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