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Splitter for microphone alongside USB headset?

Anonymous
2024-07-04T06:37:53+00:00

My W11 laptop doesn't have a microphone jack but only a headset and 3 usb ports. If i buy a splitter can i use it along with my USB headset or do i have to buy a USB microphone?

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  1. DaveM121 869K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-07-04T08:38:49+00:00

    Thank you for that information, in that case, you can get a 3.5mm splitter and the microphone will then work with that.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-04T08:35:11+00:00

    Wait no i have a usb headset, one with the rectangle plug you know, not 3.5mm. as you can see

    There's no microphone jack, but the problem is my headset is a usb one. I bought a 3.5mm plug microphone recently and i can't put it anywhere so if i were to get a splitter would it work? Since my headset is a usb one.

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  2. DaveM121 869K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-07-04T07:29:52+00:00

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    It depends, on the 3.5mm plug on your headset is there 3 or 4 gold rings?

    If there is 3 gold rings, then you can use a 3.5mm splitter to use your headset and microphone on your laptop.

    If there are 4 gold rings on the headset plug, it will not work in a splitter, you would need to use a USB microphone.

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