Why Doesn't My Headset Mic Work & How to Fix it (3.5mm audio cable)

So the microphone on your 3.5mm wired headset isn't working when you plug it into your computers headphone jack? The sound comes through the headphones just fine but your mic isn't being recognized? Thankfully there's a very simple solution to this problem. What many people do not know is there are several different types of 3.5mm audio connectors. In this video I show you how to recognize the difference between a 4 pin TRRS connector and a 3 pin TRS connector, explain what the difference between the two of them is and of course show you what you need in order to get your headset mic working on your PC. Alrighty then, let's dive on in!

Here are the links to the adapter cables I used in this video...

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0:00 - this video is for 3.5mm wired headsets
0:28 - video intro
1:18 - 4 pin 3.5mm TRRS connectors... What are they? How do they work?
2:41 - 3 pin 3.5mm TRS connectors... What are they? How do they work?
2:59 - why doesn't the mic on my 4 pin 3.5mm TRRS headset work with my PC?
3:16 - What do I need to get my 4 pin TRRS headset mic working in a 3 pin TRS jack?
3:50 - Apple iPhone headsets NOT compatible?
4:42 - getting 3pin TRS connector working with 4 pin TRRS jack
6:06 - Thanks for Watching! Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe! :)

Music in this video -

"It's All Happening" by Huma-Huma from the YouTube Creator Studio Music Library

"Clover 3" by Vibe Mountain from the YouTube Creator Studio Music Library

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Wanna skip to a particular part of the video? Use the Time Stamps. :)

Time Stamps

0:00 - this video is for 3.5mm wired headsets
0:28 - video intro
1:18 - 4 pin 3.5mm TRRS connectors... What are they? How do they work?
2:41 - 3 pin 3.5mm TRS connectors... What are they? How do they work?
2:59 - why doesn't the mic on my 4 pin 3.5mm TRRS headset work with my PC?
3:16 - What do I need to get my 4 pin TRRS headset mic working in a 3 pin TRS jack?
3:50 - Apple iPhone headsets NOT compatible?
4:42 - getting 3pin TRS connector working with 4 pin TRRS jack
6:06 - Thanks for Watching! Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe! :)

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[markydiamond]

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[VysePresidentGeo]

In addition to most likely solving my problem, this is also an excellent and extremely helpful format for a problem-solving video. It's straight to the point, you have timestamps, and it ended up explaining my situation in detail.

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[objectismy]

Gets straight to the point, explains everything clearly, leaves timestamps, makes sure to point out important information. We did it guys, we found a perfect help video. Why cant all help videos be like this?

[bananaman]

Man, you don't understand how much this helps. Not only do you show a fix to the problem, you simultaneously educate me on the different type of pins and how they work. Great job man!

[ToitMosquito]

This has helped me diagnose a 2 year long fight with my microphone. My issue was that I was using an extension so my headset could reach without giving me restrictions on head movement. What I didn't know was that my extension was a 3 pin, not a 4 pin. I even bought, unknowingly, a 4 pin to 3 pin splitter because I have a 4 pin headset jack and a 3 pin mic jack. The extension worked for audio. I now know all I need is a new extension that's a 4 pin. Thank you!

[SqrrlyG]

Just spent 2 hours messing around with settings and watching videos to try and fix this exact problem. This is the only video I found saying anything about the jack. Thanks for saving the rest of my day 👍

[KeroroCanti]

I really love how you start all these videos by making sure the viewer is watching the right one, and linking to the correct alternatives.

[jennyfayereagan]

This guy has been the most helpful, accurate and knowledgeable about what he is explaining. He knows his stuff.

[dickiad]

This was exactly what I needed. Been beating my head over this for days, looking at drivers, rolling back updates, everything. Thanks.

[izzuddinsofi]

I am genuinely happy to have found someone who explains and tells me things I didnt know that actually solves my problems! I did not even expect the pins would be a problem. Subscribed!

[diegoserrano]

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[brettbourgeois]

Explained thoroughly in plain English in a short amount of time. PERFECT. I hardly ever sub, but I will with you. Keep up the good work brother and thank you.

[cornerbackstar]

man you are always doing the stuff nobody covers and you do it well my man thanks!!

[Lodymes]

Why i feel like he's the one of Senior tech professional when he organised this video so well....

A straightforward explanation and doesn't take too long is the only i needed and thank you for fulfilling it.

Also i didn't know there such a thing called audio splitter lol

[Weed_Soldier]

"If your headset uses USB then this is not for you"

Me having 3 different cords, one being USB.

[bigharuko]

I WANNA SAY THANK U BUT I'M PISSED WITH MY HEADPHONES NOW

[Rylan.gosling]

bro this helped me so much now i can talk to all my freinds, none of the other videos worked just this one. you got straight to the point and it helped me so much thx