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Use Laptop internal built-in mic

Anonymous
2020-04-17T11:19:44+00:00

Hello,

I have a pair of headphones that have no mic in them. I was wondering if it was possible to use my laptops internal built-in mic while the my headphones are plugged in (basically audio comes from the headphones, but I use the laptop's mic). My laptop has a single 3.5mm headphone jack. I remember being able to do this on my old computer but not my new one

Thank you!

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  1. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-04-17T11:51:22+00:00

    Hello Minimartzz,

    Please check the methods below:

    Open Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Realtek HD Audio Manager.

    Control Panel

    In Realtek Audio Manager, select "Device advanced settings" in the top right.

    Select "Separate all input jacks as independent devices" and click OK.

    (If you don't see an option to separate jacks, you may need to update your Realtek Audio drivers.)

    Device advanced settings

    Open Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Sound → Recording

    Set your internal microphone as the default recording device.

    I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

    Sincerely

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-04-17T12:21:00+00:00

    Hi John,

    My computer does not havea Realtek HD Audio Manager inside Hardware and Sound, is there a way to get this?

    Thank you.

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  3. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-04-17T11:38:04+00:00

    Hello Minimartzz,

    Thank you for updating me that information. Can you provide me screenshot on the same recording tab when the headphones are unplug?

    Sincerely

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-04-17T11:32:27+00:00

    Hi John,

    I already have it as the default device when my headphones are plugged in, however, when I speak, it the bars dont become green and theres no audio input.

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  5. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-04-17T11:26:02+00:00

    Hello Minimartzz,

    I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I am here to work with you in this issue and I'll be glad to help you. With regards with your concern.

    Step 2: In Control Panel, click on Sound.

    Step 3: Under the Recording tab, make sure your built-in mic are set as default. A green tick on them indicates that they are the default. If they aren’t, click on it once and select Set Default at the bottom.

    or

    Press Win+I Search Sound Settings

    Under Input, Choose your input device.

    Select your laptop built-in mic

    Or you may click Manage sound devices and check

    I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

    Sincerely

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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