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...

If you need a 4 pin to 3 pin adapter, this is the one you want- https://amzn.to/2Ym1gnb

If you need a 3 pin to 4 pin adapter then this is the one you want - https://amzn.to/3bV7w9d

If you believe your mic quit working due to a Windows 10 update like I mention at the beginning of this video here is one solution that may help get it working again.    • Headset Mic Quit Working After Window...  

One other thing you may want to try if neither this video or changing your Windows Privacy settings works is changing your settings in Sounds in Windows Control Panel. In this video I walk you through how to do that and share a couple other tips.    • Why isn't My Headset Mic Working & Ho...  

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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! :)

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