A proper Y splitter that split mic and headphone signal should work.
how to turn a combo jack to only accept mic input
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i have a device that is a mic but is recognized as a speaker due to the combo jack. i heard i can fix it by changing the jack to only accept input
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Anonymous
2023-07-28T20:50:23+00:00 where to select mic in?
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JosephT71 9,210 Reputation points2023-07-28T20:07:28+00:00 Laptops with a single audio combo jack require a TRRS mic. When you plug in your TRRS mic into a single combo jack, you have to select "mic in".
Computers with 2 separate audio jacks require a TRS mic.
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Anonymous
2023-07-29T10:24:50+00:00 the only app i have is realtek audio console but there isnt any option like that
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JosephT71 9,210 Reputation points
2023-07-28T21:23:33+00:00 Realtek Audio Console or any of the audio configuration apps --- HP audio app, B&O audio app, Dell audio app, Waves MaxxAudio Pro app,....