F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The Dell PC isn't detecting my microphone?

The Dell PC isn't detecting my microphone?

The Dell PC isn't detecting my microphone?

D
Doritos965
Junior Member
7
07-18-2021, 01:56 AM
#1
My Dell Optiplex 3060 Desktop PC has a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack, but when I plugged in a microphone, the PC doesn't recognize it (Device Manager lists headphone). I tried using Audacity to record from the mic, but it shows no recording device. How can I make the PC recognize the microphone?
D
Doritos965
07-18-2021, 01:56 AM #1

My Dell Optiplex 3060 Desktop PC has a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack, but when I plugged in a microphone, the PC doesn't recognize it (Device Manager lists headphone). I tried using Audacity to record from the mic, but it shows no recording device. How can I make the PC recognize the microphone?

J
johcor
Member
54
07-18-2021, 02:29 AM
#2
Which prebuilt form factor are you using?
I connected a microphone to it.
What is the make and model of the microphone?
If you follow this manual:
https://dl.dell.com/content/manual4...p-...uage=en-us
it is intended for the Tower version of the Dell OptiPlex 3060. The front panel audio port is a single unified port, suitable for analog headsets used with phones or a 3.5mm 4-pole TRRS jack.
I launched Audacity to capture from the mic but it reports no recording device.
Have you verified that the appropriate audio drivers are installed for the prebuilt? Which operating system are you using?
J
johcor
07-18-2021, 02:29 AM #2

Which prebuilt form factor are you using?
I connected a microphone to it.
What is the make and model of the microphone?
If you follow this manual:
https://dl.dell.com/content/manual4...p-...uage=en-us
it is intended for the Tower version of the Dell OptiPlex 3060. The front panel audio port is a single unified port, suitable for analog headsets used with phones or a 3.5mm 4-pole TRRS jack.
I launched Audacity to capture from the mic but it reports no recording device.
Have you verified that the appropriate audio drivers are installed for the prebuilt? Which operating system are you using?

3
3Edge
Senior Member
718
07-18-2021, 04:16 AM
#3
Dell Micro paired with Windows 11 and a Logitech microphone with a 3.5mm jack. Audio drivers seem to be set up since I hear sound when playing MP3 or videos.
3
3Edge
07-18-2021, 04:16 AM #3

Dell Micro paired with Windows 11 and a Logitech microphone with a 3.5mm jack. Audio drivers seem to be set up since I hear sound when playing MP3 or videos.

X
Xariuuum
Junior Member
12
08-08-2021, 03:50 PM
#4
If your microphone output isn't showing up in the right spots on a 4-pole 3.5mm Tip Ring Ring Sleeve jack plug, you won't receive any sound from your mic on your Dell computer. A 2-pole or 3-pole 3.5mm connector on the mic cable is unlikely to work with your PC.
Does your Logitech microphone include a 4-pole TRRS plug that's fully compatible with your Dell system? Unlikely.
If the microphone doesn't use a TRRS jack, you'd have to use an adapter or modify the existing plug by cutting it and soldering the correct pins onto a new TRRS connector.
CAUTION: Doing this could void your Logitech warranty, so handle the connection carefully.
You'll require two drivers, which should install automatically when Windows identifies your hardware.
1). Audio playback driver
2). Microphone recording driver
If Windows fails to recognize your microphone due to an incorrect jack plug (making it invisible), the operating system won't install a mic driver.
TLDR: It's likely you're using the wrong 3.5mm plug, so it isn't properly connected.
X
Xariuuum
08-08-2021, 03:50 PM #4

If your microphone output isn't showing up in the right spots on a 4-pole 3.5mm Tip Ring Ring Sleeve jack plug, you won't receive any sound from your mic on your Dell computer. A 2-pole or 3-pole 3.5mm connector on the mic cable is unlikely to work with your PC.
Does your Logitech microphone include a 4-pole TRRS plug that's fully compatible with your Dell system? Unlikely.
If the microphone doesn't use a TRRS jack, you'd have to use an adapter or modify the existing plug by cutting it and soldering the correct pins onto a new TRRS connector.
CAUTION: Doing this could void your Logitech warranty, so handle the connection carefully.
You'll require two drivers, which should install automatically when Windows identifies your hardware.
1). Audio playback driver
2). Microphone recording driver
If Windows fails to recognize your microphone due to an incorrect jack plug (making it invisible), the operating system won't install a mic driver.
TLDR: It's likely you're using the wrong 3.5mm plug, so it isn't properly connected.

K
ketman34
Posting Freak
834
08-11-2021, 07:31 AM
#5
I used a different mic with a USB cord, and Audacity identified it. However, the mic is inexpensive and the sound quality was weak.
For recording your acoustic guitar, you should consider buying a condenser microphone.
K
ketman34
08-11-2021, 07:31 AM #5

I used a different mic with a USB cord, and Audacity identified it. However, the mic is inexpensive and the sound quality was weak.
For recording your acoustic guitar, you should consider buying a condenser microphone.

E
EMANKILLER12
Member
167
08-11-2021, 12:02 PM
#6
You can utilize an adapter such as this to link your present microphone with your Dell system:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Headp...p-...b_title_ce
E
EMANKILLER12
08-11-2021, 12:02 PM #6

You can utilize an adapter such as this to link your present microphone with your Dell system:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Headp...p-...b_title_ce