Problem with Turtle Beach Recon 70 headset?
Problem with Turtle Beach Recon 70 headset?
How do I prevent my microphone from playing through my headphones? I have the "listen to this device" option unchecked, which makes it hard to see how your microphone could be sending audio to your headphones unintentionally. Even without any apps running or anything to listen to, blowing into the microphone can cause sound to come out through the earbuds. Is there a way to stop that? Thanks, this is really frustrating.
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Have you tested using the headset on another platform to check if the problem persists there? If not, it might indicate driver or OS corruption. Also, confirm whether the mic mute feature works when the microphone is positioned upright.
New mic or any other audio related changes?
Also keep in mind there could be some TS, TRS, TRRS conflicts.
FYI:
https://www.cablechick.com.au/blog/under...dio-jacks/
As suggested by @Lutfij in the previous post, use the headset with other systems.
Verify or compare the TS, TRS, and TRRS plug, port, and cable setups where relevant.
Review the standards as well.
Mention any adapters currently in use.
Hopefully just a few mismatches...
I wasn’t able to locate a precise description or image of the exact connector at the end of your headset cable. However, it seems it’s likely the TRRS model with four contacts. Refer to the article linked by Ralston 18 for more details. A 3.5 mm TRRS plug can fit into a computer’s TRS socket, but it would result in incorrect connections.
The challenge lies in connecting a headset to four devices: stereo audio for both ears, a single microphone input, and a common ground. Most computers resolve this by using separate cables and connectors. The case typically has two sockets—one for each earphone and ground signal, using a TRS plug with three contacts. Another socket is used for the microphone, but it doesn’t require left or right channels.
Some audio systems, possibly including your Turtle Beach headset, use a TRRS connector with four contacts, allowing only one plug to fit into a TRS socket. This setup works with computers but leads to mismatched connections inside. You can purchase an adapter like this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Headphone-Splitter...34&sr=8-20
It’s worth remembering that this adapter features one female port for the four-contact TRRS plug, which transforms it into two TRS plugs for your computer’s sockets. The labels on these plugs indicate earphones and the microphone.
Additionally, the reference article by Ralston 18 mentions two variations of the TRRS system: CTIA and OMTP. Android and some other platforms use CTIA, where the microphone is connected via the sleeve contact. In contrast, OMTP (used in certain Apple devices) places the ground connection on the sleeve. It’s advisable to check with Turtle Beach Tech Support to confirm which version your headset uses. The adapter linked above is identified as CTIA type.
Sorry, I wasn't expecting all that for a headset. It's a turtle beach recon 70. I went to the store and bought it to replace my son's old one. The "listen to this device" feature is turned off in Windows 10. With nothing playing—no games, no Discord, no video—not even open on the desktop, on my PC, his PC, or the console—it only works when you blow into the mic, rub it, or slam a door. It plays through the headset when you adjust the mic level. It seems like the headphones or some settings on both of our PCs are responsible for this. I've seen posts and comments suggesting it's sidetone/mic monitoring so you don't speak too loudly with the headset on. Some people on Reddit said this model doesn't have a sidetone feature.
I've also been told:
"Can't believe Recon 70 can do that, are you sure it's a Recon 70 and not a 200?".
The box sits right on my desk in front of me. It's a recon 70. His old TB headset doesn't work this way. I thought at first he was just imagining it, but he's not. This headset feeds the mic input into the ear pieces. I'd really like to stop it from doing that. If it's built-in and you can't, I'll just return them and get another brand or model.
But the truth is, it is doing it. It's a turtle beach recon 70. Is there any other Windows 10 setting that might handle this? The fact that neither his old headset nor mine does this on either machine makes me think it must be the headset itself."
Edit:
We use a splitter and front jacks, and the old headset doesn't work this way.
Edit 2:
Yes, new headset with mic, the old ones don't have this issue on either machine. I'm convinced it's the headset. It is doing it, no doubt.
Edit 3:
New TB recon 70—works on both PCs and his. His old headset and mine also don't have this problem. We use a splitter and front jacks. Sorry, I didn't think I'd need all that extra info for a headset, but thanks for the help.
Disable the feature that enables listening to your own voice or microphone in turtle beaches software
It remains possible that the specifics of your connector and your "splitter" might be the root cause. Initially, it's important to understand what kind of splitter you have. There are standard "Splitters" designed for earphones or speakers, which connect two female output sockets in parallel to a single input plug, ensuring both outputs deliver identical signals to two devices using male plugs. Alternatively, there are setups with two male plugs feeding into one female socket, allowing you to connect one device with a male plug to multiple female sockets. This latter configuration is typically what you're referring to—commonly known as an OP setup. These devices usually come in 3-contact TRS or 4-contact TRRS forms and perform no signal alteration. However, without further insight, it's hard to determine what's inside the female sockets. Still, if this matches your setup, it won't split the multiple signals effectively.
An ADAPTER, on the other hand, will behave similarly in appearance but fulfill a different purpose. It reroutes the signals appropriately. The adapter you require would direct the Left Ear, Right Ear, and Ground signals from the four-contact male plug of your headset to one three-contact output male plug, while sending Mic and Ground to two of those contacts on another male plug.
The specifics are crucial here, as the exact contacts used for Mic and Ground on your original four-contact TRRS cable can vary. This distinction is what sets the CTIA and OMTP versions apart. Therefore, it's essential to identify the correct adapter model based on your headset's version. Consulting Turtle Beach to confirm your headset's version is advisable so you can obtain the appropriate adapter. A simple splitter won't suffice in this scenario.