Is your headset functioning properly?
Is your headset functioning properly?
This is my first time setting up a build, everything seems connected and functioning properly. I'm trying to connect a Logitech G432 headset to an Antec Performance 1 FT tower case with a built-in mic/audio 2-in-1 "combo" jack. The microphone isn't working at all, despite checking drivers and resetting the device. Should I use either the Y-splitter or the wired USB that comes with it? I purchased it from eBay without any audio cables, assuming both could work through the front panel I/O. Any advice would be appreciated.
Side note: There was a previous problem where audio was distorted and quiet at high volume, but it resolved when using playback device speakers with balanced settings via Realtek Audio Control. Not sure if that's related, but I thought mentioning it might help.
Build details:
- Mobo: Asus Tuf Gaming B650-plus wifi
- CPU: 7900X3D
- GPU: Merc 310 7900 xtx
- RAM: Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan DDR5 32gb 6000MHz
- SSD: Samsung 990 Pro M.2 2TB
- PSU: Asus rog thor 850W
- OS: Windows 10 pro
There are additional factors to take into account. In particular, consider TS, TRS, TRRS standards as well as various proprietary ones.
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Begin by reviewing the link and then search for further information as needed.
Ensure all ports, plugs, splitters, adapters, and cables align with the corresponding pin types (TS, TRS, TRRS) of the audio devices being connected and used.
Examine each audio component carefully to confirm compatibility.
It is very probable that the 2-in-1 "combo" jack in your device is the female version of a TRRS 3.5mm connector. Upon inspecting the male plug at the end of your cable, you'll notice it matches the TRRS type, featuring four contacts: Tip, Ring1, Ring2, and Sleeve. The headset also came with an adapter that splits the connection into two separate male TRS plugs, each with three contacts, suitable for most cases with two distinct female front panel sockets—one for the earphones and another for the microphone. However, your device lacks this dual-socket arrangement. Your case only provides a single socket meant for direct use with the four-contact TRRS male jack at the end of your cable. Simply insert the male TRRS plug into the front socket without any adapter. Ensure it fits securely.
This approach should function with the standard TRRS plug configuration. Apple, on the other hand, employs a different version that alters signal routing between contacts, which could lead to compatibility issues if your setup differs from the common method and the other variant is the "Apple" style. The user manual for that model does not provide specific guidance on how the front panel 2-in-1 "combo" jack connects to the motherboard's Front Panel Audio Header. Refer to your motherboard manual pages 1-2 and 1-6, item 15 for details. Once the connector is connected, you might need to adjust audio settings in your motherboard BIOS via the setup guide available here:
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/13...?model=TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
on page 57 concerning the Azalia HD Audio configuration. Without clear instructions on the correct setting, test both possibilities to determine which works best for your headset.
Another item to verify is the graphics card connected to a monitor with speakers. It hasn’t been possible to connect audio produced by a motherboard sound system or a separate sound card to the graphics card for transmission over an HDMI cable before. Therefore, these graphics cards usually include their own sound chip for this function. By default, upon installation, both video and audio drivers are configured, and a Windows setting is adjusted so that audio output comes from the graphics card rather than the motherboard system.
This happens because Windows can only utilize one sound chip at a time, regardless of how many chips your system has. However, you have the option to modify this setting. In the lower left window, select "Sound settings" and open the associated panel. The initial section lets you pick the Default Sound Output device using a drop-down menu; set it to the Realtek chip on your motherboard if you wish audio to emanate from the back panel connectors instead of the video card. You might already have done this, as you seem to hear sound through the motherboard jacks and possibly the front panel of your case.
Inside that same interface, there’s another distinct system to choose the Default Sound Input Device. Use it to indicate that your microphone input should come from the Realtek motherboard setup, which will utilize the rear panel connector on the motherboard and the front panel connector in your case. After this, you can test your microphone and make any necessary custom tweaks to the sound settings.
Once finished, exit the Sound Settings window. Your configurations will be retained until you decide to alter them again.