Microphone issue, motherboard?

liam13o3 · 5 Aug 2015 at 22:20

Hi,

Ive been using Razer Kraken USB headset for a year now but my dog ripped them off the side and snapped earpiece off, has been taped up for a while but bit the bullet and got myself some Hyper X Cloud's, sound difference is AMAZING.. Much better than the Razer, only issue having is..

Im assuming something on my motherboard is dead? Its picking microphone up as in detected but doesn't detect any sound going into it? I plugged it into my iPhone and its working that way.

Tried updating Realtek drivers, still no joy, im assuming somethings wrong with board?

What's easiest solution? Buy a soundcard and will work?

Thanks,

Liam.

Glanza · 6 Aug 2015 at 08:57

Is your headset set as the default input for voice and comms?

TwsT · 6 Aug 2015 at 09:15

a cheap usb soundcard like Asus U3 would fix it but have you checked the levels and boost are set and is it set to default?

liam13o3 · 6 Aug 2015 at 10:07

TwsT said:
a cheap usb soundcard like Asus U3 would fix it but have you checked the levels and boost are set and is it set to default?

Headset is set as default, checked all levels, and made sure it's not muted. will I not loose sound quality using a USB stick? Also if I do buy a sound card will it still not work?

Marsman · 6 Aug 2015 at 11:10

Unless you have no space for an internal card, I'd go for a DGX over U3. U3 is best for a cheap laptop option.

No reason why it shouldn't work, as it's not connected with the onboard audio. Different hardware and drivers.

liam13o3 · 6 Aug 2015 at 11:23

Marsman said:
Unless you have no space for an internal card, I'd go for a DGX over U3. U3 is best for a cheap laptop option.

No reason why it shouldn't work, as it's not connected with the onboard audio. Different hardware and drivers.

Yeah I have a few slots spare, I'll give a sound card ago.

liam13o3 · 6 Aug 2015 at 17:00

Sorted, I bought a sound card all working fine now. Thanks!