Headphones with microphone combo jack. Connecting a headset to a computer

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Hello.

Quite a lot of questions always arise with sound: either it is not there, or it is hard to hear, or the connectors are not the right ones to connect the plug, or something else ...

In this article I would like to dwell on the issue of connecting and configuring computer headphones with a microphone (approximately the same as in Fig. 1). Indeed, without them it is rather difficult to imagine normal work on a PC: you won’t talk to friends and relatives on the Internet, you won’t listen to music or watch a movie in the evening (so as not to disturb anyone), etc.

if your sound is too quiet and you want to boost it:
if you have no sound on your computer -

Fig.1. Headphones with a microphone // as an example (not advertising!)

Types of connectors and plugs / adapters

The most common classic computer headphones with a microphone have two plugs: green and pink (see Fig. 2). Green is for headphone signal and pink is for microphone.

Rice. 2. 2 plugs on classic computer headphones (also called Mini Jack)

Actually, if you look at the back wall of the computer system unit, you will see 3 connectors (Fig. 3). Their colors are usually always standard: pink (for a microphone), blue (line-in for connecting audio devices), and green (line-out for headphones, speakers, etc.).

By the way, there may not be such connectors (as in Fig. 3) if you do not have an audio card installed on your PC. How to find out its model and determine if it is installed, you can from this article:

Rice. 3. Outputs on the back of the computer

Actually, if everything is so, you just need not to mix up the colors and connect the plugs to the right connectors. Everything is simple...

As for laptops, their connector is not always marked with color: often a headphone or microphone icon is simply drawn. By the way, please note that newer laptops have headset jack(see Fig. 4). Those. if there are 2 classic audio outputs, then when you are dealing with a headset jack - it is 1 (it has a characteristic icon on it, see the difference in Fig. 4)!

If you have classic computer headphones, and just such a headset jack is installed on your laptop, you have several outputs:

buy a special adapter (see Fig. 6). It is not expensive, sold in many computer stores;
buy a small audio card that connects to a USB port (there are also cheap options);
you can buy new headsets (or swap with someone ☻);
if you do not need a microphone, you can try to connect the green plug from the headphones to the headset jack. In most cases, headphones will work for you (although this is not recommended!).

By the way, please note that the plug on the headset has 4 pins (the plug on the classic headphones has 3 pins). Even on this basis, you can easily determine what kind of headphones you are buying ...

Rice. 6. Adapter for connecting classic computer headphones to the headset jack (by the way, there are also reverse adapters to connect headset headphones to classic audio outputs)

Another article to help you!

One headphone and microphone input in a laptop - how to connect them -

One more moment!

On expensive (most often studio) headphones, a Jack plug is installed (on classic Mini Jack headphones). If you do not have a Jack connector on your computer / laptop, you can buy a small adapter from Jack to Mini Jack (see Fig. 7) and safely use these "ears" ...

Rice. 7. Plugs (Jack and Mini-Jack). Adapter

If you have one line output for headphones and speakers

Sometimes people ask me what to do if you need to connect both headphones and speakers to a computer, and it has one line output (i.e. one audio jack) on the back of the system unit. I'll try to give a couple of recommendations on this.

1. Use the audio output on the speakers

Many speakers have special audio jacks for connecting headphones. When you connect headphones to them, the sound in the speakers will disappear. It may not be very convenient if the plug accidentally leaves the socket (especially if it is in the evening when everyone is sleeping ☻). Therefore, see the second option.

2. Buy a splitter (special adapter)

You can connect speakers and headphones in parallel to the audio jack (splitter, see screenshot below). Using a splitter, in my opinion, has its advantages:

the sound goes to both speakers and headphones at the same time;
if you do not need speakers - just turn them off (thus, even if the headphone plug flies out of the socket, there will be no noise from the speakers!);
the price of the question is a penny ...

3. Use the front panel on the system unit

On some system units, on the front panel, there are additional multimedia connectors (if there is no such panel, you can also get it, many service centers easily connect it). Actually, you can easily connect both headphones and a microphone (and many other useful things ☻) to such a socket.

Checking audio card drivers

We will assume that we have sorted out the plugs and connectors directly, the "wires" are now connected ☻. The next step is to check and configure the drivers. And I must say that drivers cause, at times, quite a lot of problems with sound. Drivers, most often, simply do not exist, or an out-of-date version is installed that causes conflicts.

To see if there is a driver in the system for your audio card - open device Manager (to do this, press the key combination WIN + R, and enter the command devmgmt.msc).

Rice. 8. How to open Device Manager // WIN+R ("Run" window).

Rice. 9. Sound, game and video devices

If a yellow exclamation mark is on in front of your device, then there is no driver in the system. By the way, usually those devices for which there are no drivers are located in the tab "Other devices" .

Rice. 10. There is no driver for the audio device! Need to update!

How to install sound driver. Search for audio drivers (on the example of Realtek) -

Software for updating drivers -

How to install drivers on a computer, laptop -

Windows setup and audio driver. No sound in headphones

If the headphone plug is correctly connected (to the correct connector), the drivers are installed - you should already have sound (albeit not very high quality yet). If you have no sound at all, I recommend that you also read the materials in this article:

First thing to do- is to check the volume control on the headphones themselves. Such a regulator is on most computer "ears" (see Fig. 11).

Rice. 11. Turn on / off the microphone; turn up/down volume

Then pay attention to the volume level: click on the sound icon in the tray. Often such a banal thing is the reason for the lack of sound ☻...

After that, I recommend checking the volume mixer as well (it is quite possible that you have the volume turned down in a particular application). To open it - just right-click on the sound icon in the tray, in the menu that appears, select "Volume Mixer", as in fig. 13.

In the screenshot of the volume mixer in Fig. 14, for example, system sounds are reduced (more precisely, even disabled). For the initial check and adjustment - I recommend moving all the sliders higher.

After that, open the Windows Control Panel section "Hardware and Sound"(relevant for Windows 7/8/10). In this section, open the "Sound" tab, see fig. fifteen.

In it, be sure to check that there is a green checkmark in front of your playback device - i.e. it was selected by default!

Note: the default device for sound playback can be chosen by Windows, which is generally disabled! And then there will be no sound! If you do not know which device to make by default for sound playback - try each one in turn, after including some song / movie ...

To check the sound quality - select the desired device: right-click on it, and select "Check" from the menu. A short melody should sound first from one speaker, then from the second.

One more thing!

Don't forget to check and set the sound settings in your audio drivers. You can open their settings using the tray icon (next to the clock, if there is an icon there), or in the control panel in the section "Hardware and Sound", as in fig. 17.

Actually, the driver setting itself will depend on the specific manufacturer. It's hard to give specific advice here...

An example of such a fine-tuning of headphones is shown in Fig. 18: You can turn down the volume of the left or right "ear", set the volume of the headphones and microphone, check the operation of the audio jacks, set the desired sound effect and much more...

Microphone test

Your interlocutor does not hear you well (or does not hear at all), there are extraneous noises, hissing, etc. "charms" - and other problems may be due to the fact that the microphone has not been fine-tuned in Windows and the conversation application that you use (Skype, Viber, etc.).

In Windows, you can configure the microphone in the "Sound" tab (you can open it in the control panel, in the "Hardware and Sound" section). To set the basic parameters - open the properties of the microphone, see fig. 19.

In general, I recently had an article on my blog on checking and setting up a microphone in Windows, so I won’t repeat myself here (link to the article below).

How to check the microphone on the headphones (something is hard to hear me ...) -

PS: Comments are welcome...

Well, that's all, all a quick and successful setup.

If you spend most of your time at the computer monitor, chat with friends or colleagues via Skype, or just want to listen to your favorite songs, then you can't do without a special headset. A very common question is how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer. Indeed, at first glance, there is nothing complicated in this process: you connect the plug to the desired socket - and you're done. Unfortunately, it's not that simple! First, there are several types of headphones. Secondly, you need to choose the right headset for your operating system. Thirdly, most often you can not do without manual settings. In general, this procedure will require your attention and patience.

Basic Rules

The first thing to do is to determine if your computer has an audio card installed. Its usual location is the motherboard or a separate connector in the system unit. If it is missing, then this device must be purchased, since the headphones will not work without it. After purchasing a sound device, you need to install the appropriate drivers. By the way, an inexpensive model is quite suitable for communication, the main thing is that it has jack connectors for the necessary headset.

Then you need to carefully read the instructions in order to identify where the headphone jack is. Usually, there is a special icon next to each connector. Also, each jack has its own color: the microphone is pink, and the headphones are green.

So how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer?

First of all, you need to insert the connectors from the headphones and microphone into the corresponding sockets on the rear panel. By the way, in new models of computers, the connection is made through the front wall of the system unit. Sometimes after these manipulations the headset starts working, but in most cases you need to make manual settings. The next step in the settings will be to check for a driver for the sound card. Each program installs them by default, but the best option would be to install the native software. If you have verified that the special program is on your PC, but the headset still does not work, here's what to do. Enter the Recording Devices tab and set the microphone as the default device. In the event that this column is not displayed, then click on the right mouse button and select the "Show disabled devices" item.

If the headset does not respond when connected through the front wall of the system unit, then you need to go into the audio card driver and do the following:

if an audio driver from Realtek is installed on your PC, then you need to select the "Disable front panel input definitions" function;
if your software is from VIA, then go to the front panel settings and specify AC97 instead of HD Audio.

Connecting different types of headphones

It doesn’t matter which headset you use, the main thing is to figure out which connector to connect it to. And if necessary, choose an adapter that eliminates the occurrence of a short circuit and, as a result, a breakdown of the device.

Connecting different types of audio equipment will be discussed below.

Microphone device. This model has two connectors. In order to connect them to a PC, you need to find a socket labeled mic. Another important point: for high-quality operation of the headphones, you need to properly configure software on the computer. You can do this in such a simple way: select the start window, go to the "Control Panel" and open the "Sound" function. Then open the "Record" window and check if the microphone input is enabled, if not, connect it.
Professional devices. This refers to the headphones that are used on radio stations and television. Its main difference is the plug, which has a diameter of about 6.5 mm. Such devices can be connected to a regular connector, but do not forget to purchase a special adapter. According to experts, such a connector loads the socket very much, which threatens its failure. There is another way when the adapter can be made independently. To do this, you need a plug with a diameter of 3.7 mm and a 6.5 mm socket, which must be connected using a wire with a copper core.
Old equipment. Headphones that have an old 5 din plug (ONC-VG) cannot be connected to a PC without an adapter. You can make it yourself. Radio engineering specialists know that such connectors are located on the old TDS brand headset. And although this technique is outdated, but in terms of sound quality it is not inferior to many modern models. To do this, you need a tool such as an ohmmeter. With it, you need to check the pinout of the connector contacts: if it is connected between the input and the common channel of one of the two contacts, clicks will be heard in one. In the event that you heard characteristic sounds in two channels, then they have a suitable connection. After you have identified the channels corresponding to the stereo connector, start making an adapter. All you need is a regular ONTS-VG connector, which has 5 pins and a 3.6 mm jack plug.

So we figured out how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer, no matter what equipment you want to use.

Rear panel connection

This headset has been very popular lately. This fact is explained by the fact that more and more users communicate via Skype and use such equipment for similar programs. Also, these devices help to keep in touch with partners in network games. However, there is a problem: they often do not want to work on older PCs that are not equipped with the appropriate sockets.

How to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows 7) to the back? First, for this you need to determine whether the system unit has a connector for a stereo headset. After that, you need to make sure that you have connected the appropriate cable to the stereo jack. This guarantees high-quality sound and long-term operation of the device.

How can this be checked? To do this, you need to carefully look at the plug, it should show 2 black lines. If you did not notice them, then you do not need to connect the device, as a short circuit may occur, which threatens to damage the equipment. If you use regular headphones, be sure to buy a special adapter that eliminates the risk of fire. You can buy it at a radio hardware store or make it yourself.

The most suitable option for connecting to the rear panel is a standard stereo device with a 3.6 mm jack cord. In this case, the headset can be connected directly to the green jack of the audio card. If the connectors do not have a color difference, then you can navigate by the Phones icon, which is always located near the desired socket.

Front panel connection

Jacks for sound devices on modern models of system units are most often located on the front wall. And this is very convenient, because all the connectors are in plain sight and it is easy to find the one you need.

Before connecting the audio headset to your PC, regardless of the operating system, you need to install software from Realtek. These are the most popular electronic control devices that can be found in almost every system unit.

How to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer on the front panel? The procedure is as follows:

First, pay attention to the sockets: the one that is intended for headphones has a corresponding icon next to it. The microphone must be connected to a different jack. As already mentioned, next to the nests you will see special icons. In addition to the images, you can distinguish the plugs by color: the headphones are green, and the microphone is pink.
The second step is to launch Realtek, which you will find in the tray. For those who don't know, the tray is the notification area or one of the toolbar items on the desktop. In the window that appears on the right, you will see jacks for connecting audio devices. The active connectors will be highlighted with a bright tint, and the disabled ones will be a little blurry. To activate them, you need to open the folder with the parameters of the socket connectors, which is located at the top of the menu. After opening it, you get access to their management. Then you need to select the "Turn off detection of front panel connectors" function, after which you can determine the jacks to which you want to connect headphones.
Then you need to connect the microphone. Open the "Select Devices" and select the headphone or microphone icon from the list. It is highly recommended to test a new headset, for example, on a smartphone. Since there is a risk that you will spend a lot of time connecting faulty sound devices.
Simultaneous connection of headphones and speakers. There is an opinion that they can only be connected to special sockets, but this is not so. You can solve this problem with a fairly inexpensive splitter, to which you can connect two or more audio devices at once. But before that, make sure that your amplifier can withstand such a voltage.

Setting the headset to "Windows 7"

This operating system is very popular in this matter. How to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows 7)? The step-by-step instruction looks like this:

First, you need to determine the purpose of the jack connector: stereo or not. If this is so important to you, then connect a suitable stereo plug to the audio jack. The best option is headphones with a 3.6 mm jack connector. In this case, the connection goes directly to the green socket. If you purchased a professional headset, then you need to make or buy an adapter, because such equipment can damage the audio jack. If the headphones are old, then you can’t do without an adapter device, which you need to make yourself.
Then you need to set up the software. For this operating system, the driver from Realtek is best suited. After it starts, activate the disabled connectors. Then, through the "Connectors Options" option, check the box "Turn off detection of connectors on the front panel." After these manipulations, you will find the jacks to which you need to connect sound devices.
If everything is in order with the software, and the headset still does not work, then you need to perform the following steps. Go to the tray folder and open "Recording Devices" where the default device is the microphone. Otherwise, activate the "Show disabled devices" item.
If the headset does not work through the front panel of the system unit, then you need to go into the audio card program and fix something. If your driver is from Realtek, then you need to select the "Disable setting of front panel connectors" function, and if VIA, go to the settings and specify AC97 instead of HD Audio.

Setting up a headset on Windows XP

Headset setup varies for different operating systems. But there are a few points that you need to complete, regardless of which "Windows" is installed on your PC. First of all, you need to check if your computer has a sound card. If you don't have an audio device, you need to purchase one and install the appropriate software. If you need an audio headset only for communication, then you can buy a standard, inexpensive model with connectors for audio devices.

Then, by identifying images or color differences, you need to determine the placement of sockets for sound devices. Next, connect the headset and start chatting, listening to music, etc. In the event that the headset does not respond, you need to make settings.

How to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows XP):

First, you need to set up the microphone. To do this, go to the "Control Panel" and open the "Sound and Audio Devices" item, after which you need to open the "Speech" option.
Then through the "Volume" go to "Options" and go to "Properties", where you need to select the item "Microphone".
Check if the microphone is turned on, after which you need to go to the "Recording Level" and adjust the sound through the "Settings" item.
After the dialog box appears, select the inscription "Microphone Gain". If there are noises or a characteristic whistle, you need to move the device for talking away from the speaker.
Return to the "Speech" tab and check the operation of the equipment. Ready!

Setting up a headset on Windows 8

This operating system is relatively new, and therefore incomprehensible to many. It is for this reason that setting up sound devices seems to be a difficult task. However, it is not.

How to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows 8):

First, you need to find the appropriate connector for the connector, and you can find it by a special image. If you connect the headset through the back wall of the system unit, then be guided by the color.
Then you need to go to the "Search", for this, move the mouse cursor to the upper right corner of the screen. Find the "Sound" option in the context menu and open the "Record" tab, where you will see the active recording devices.
Under these devices, you need to find an empty column, on which you should right-click. After this action, 2 items “Show disabled devices” and “Show disconnected devices” will open. They need to be activated, after which you can check the performance of the sound device.

This will be the answer to the question of how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows 8).

Connecting via bluetooth

The only model that works on the basis of Bluetooth technology is wireless headphones. In addition, you need your PC to have a special adapter, which is usually sold in a kit with sound equipment.

So how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows 7) via bluetooth?

There are 2 types of adapters: external, which is connected to the USB port, and internal - it requires a driver to be installed.

To do this, go to the Windows 7 control panel, find the "Device Manager" column and open it. You will see a list where you need to find the "bluetooth" of the device. Then use the helper program (utility) to activate the adapter on the PC. To do this, you can use the Blue soliel program, which is suitable for this operating system. Next, following the instructions in the instructions, connect the headphones. And finally, check if they appear in the list of "bluetooth" devices. After that, you can check their performance.

So we figured out how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer ("Windows 7").

Connection for Skype

The popularity of this service is increasing every day, as it is a very convenient method of communication. For its normal operation, you can do without high-speed Internet, but you can’t do without sound equipment.

The most popular operating system today is Windows 7. That is why more and more often users have a question: how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer (Windows 7) for Skype? Step-by-step instruction:

First of all, you need to connect the plugs to the desired connectors: the headphones - in green, and the microphone - in pink.
There are wireless audio devices with a radio transmitter that you plug into a USB port. Then you need to turn on the headphones, after which a notification will appear on the monitor that the device is turned on and ready to use. If the hardware kit contains a disk with special software, then it must be installed and run.
If after this procedure the microphone does not work, then you need to perform the following steps. In the control panel, select the "Recording equipment" item and open the "Recording" tab. In the list, find the inscription "Microphone" and activate it.
Additional settings can be made in the Skype settings.

So we figured out how to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer for Skype.

Possible problems

Regrettably, but difficulties in the operation of sound equipment occur quite often. Thematic forums discuss the most common problems associated with a PC headset. And among the questions the leader is "How to connect headphones with a microphone to a computer on Windows 7?" . And all because annoying problems occur quite often on a PC that runs on this operating system.

Typical headset problems:

No sound . Solution: check the plugs when buying.
Nest not working. Solution: you need to check the jack, to do this, connect working headphones or speakers to it.
Incorrect settings in the mixing console. Solution: go to the tray, open the "Sound" option and adjust it.
The PC does not find the audio device. Solution - go to the "Task Manager", open the tab "Sound, video and game controls" and click on the "+" sign. If you see a question mark next to a device in the list, then you need to update the audio card software.

Hello.

Recently, I have been sometimes asked how to connect headphones with a microphone to a laptop that does not have a separate jack (input) for connecting a microphone ...

As a rule, in this case, the user is faced with a headset jack (combined). Thanks to this connector, manufacturers save space on laptop panels (and the number of wires). It differs from the standard one in that the plug for connecting to it must be with four pins (and not with three, as in the usual connection of a microphone to a PC).

Let's look at this issue in more detail...

The laptop has only one headphone and microphone jack.

Take a closer look at the laptop socket (usually left and right, side) - sometimes there are such laptops where the microphone output is on the right side, the headphone output is on the left ...

By the way, if you pay attention to the icon next to the connector, you can uniquely identify it. On the new combo jacks, the icon is "headphones with a microphone (and usually it's just black, not marked with any colors)".

Usual connectors for connecting headphones and a microphone (pink - microphone, green - headphones).

Headset jack for connecting headphones with a microphone

The plug itself for connection looks like this (see the picture below). It has four contacts (and not three, as on conventional headphones, to which everyone is already accustomed ...).

Plug for connecting headset headphones with a microphone.

It is important to note that some old headset headphones (for example, Nokia, released before 2012) had a slightly different standard and therefore may not work in new laptops (released after 2012)!

How to connect regular headphones with a microphone to the combo jack

1) Option 1 - adapter

The best and cheapest option is to buy an adapter to connect regular computer headphones with a microphone to the headset jack. It costs between 150-300 rubles (as of the day the article was written).

Its advantages are obvious: it takes up little space, does not create confusion with wires, and is a very cheap option.

Adapter for connecting regular headphones to the headset jack.

Important: when buying such an adapter, pay attention to one point - you need one connector for connecting a microphone, the other for headphones (pink + green). The fact is that there are very similar splitters designed to connect two pairs of headphones to a PC.

2) Option 2 - external sound card

This option is suitable for those who, in addition, have problems with a sound card (or are not satisfied with the quality of the reproduced sound). A modern external sound card provides a very, very decent sound, with an extremely small size.

It is a device, the dimensions of which, at times, are no larger than a flash drive! But you can connect headphones and a microphone to it.

Advantages: sound quality, quick connection / disconnection, will help in case of problems with the laptop's sound card.

Cons: the cost is 3-7 times higher than when buying a conventional adapter; there will be an extra "flash drive" in the USB port.

3) Option 3 - direct connection

In most cases, if you connect a plug from ordinary headphones to the combo jack, they will work (it is important to note that there will be headphones, but no microphone!). True, I do not recommend doing this, it is better to buy an adapter.

Which headphones are suitable for the headset jack

When buying, you need to pay attention to only one point - the plug for connecting them to a laptop (computer). As mentioned in the article above, there are several types of plugs: with three and four contacts.

For a combo jack, you need to take headphones with a plug, where there are four pins (see screenshot below).

Plugs and connectors

Headphones with microphone (note: there are 4 pins on the plug!)

How to connect headphones with a combo plug to a regular computer / laptop

For such a task, there are also separate adapters (the cost is around the same 150-300 rubles). By the way, pay attention to the designation on the plugs of such a connector, which plug is for headphones, which one is for a microphone. I somehow came across such Chinese adapters, where there was no such designation and I literally had to re-connect the headphones to the PC by the “method” of trials ...

That's all, good sound everyone!

Recently, a computer has been more and more used to communicate not only through text, but also using sound and video, but still not all users know how to set up headphones on a windows 7 computer. The choice of windows 7 as an operating system is not accidental , because at the moment it is the most common operating system.

First, let's see how to connect and set up headphones to your computer.

In modern computers, the headphone jack is located on the front wall of the system unit. It is marked in green. If there is no such connector, look for it on the back of the computer - it is definitely there.

Let's move on to the headphones themselves, more precisely, to their plug, which is a metal rod with a diameter of 3.5 mm and is called a "jack". Pay attention to the "jack" - it should have two or three black rings. To connect headphones to a computer, you need a "jack" with two rings (three pins). If the "jack" has three rings, then this is a headset (headphones and microphone), which is connected to a universal connector, usually used on laptops. This connector is marked with an icon in the form of headphones with a microphone.

Setting up headphones on a computer

Most often, headphones with a microphone are used to communicate via Skype or in online games. Let's see how to set up headphones with a microphone on a computer.

First, connect the headphones and the computer (headphones in the green connector, microphone in the red). Next, by right-clicking on the speaker in the lower right corner of the screen, open the menu and select "Playback devices".

Here we will answer the question of how to adjust the sound on a computer through headphones. In the "Sound" window, select the "Speakers" item and click the "Settings" button. In the next window, select "Stereo" and check how the headphones sound by clicking on the picture of the left or right speakers. If everything is in order, click "Next". On the next tab, do not change anything, click "Next" and "Finish". In the same "Sound" window, we check the setting, for which we right-click on the "Speakers" icon and select "Check". We listen to the sound. Everything, setting up the headphones on the computer is completed.

Let's look at how to adjust the headphone volume on a computer. To do this, click on the speaker icon at the bottom right of the screen and move the slider that appears up, increasing the volume, or down, reducing it. This is the most convenient way to adjust the sound in headphones on a computer.

Let's see how to set up a microphone in headphones on a computer. Right-click on the speaker icon and select "Recording devices". A window with a microphone will open. Right-click on it and select "Properties". Change the settings on the "Levels" tab: use the slider to add volume to the microphone and set the gain level. Click "Apply". On the "Improvement" tab, check the boxes "Noise suppression", "Echo suppression". Click OK. Now you know how to set up a headset on a Windows 7 computer.

The normal microphone gain level is no more than 20 dB. PExceeding this value may cause unpleasant noise and background.

Setting up headphones on a laptop

A laptop can use one microphone and headphone jack. The headset is used with a four-pin connector (three black rings). You already know the answer to the question of how to adjust the sound in headphones on a laptop if you carefully read the article. This is done in the same way as on a computer - through the "Sound" window. You can open it in another way: "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> "View: Large Icons" -> Sound. Next, select "Speakers" and click "Settings".

Also on laptops, a classic scheme for connecting a headset can be used - two inputs: for a microphone and, in fact, for headphones. Let's stop and once again briefly explain how to set up a headset on a laptop.

Checking sound reproduction in headphones;
Sound volume setting;
Microphone setup.

Read how to set up Skype on a laptop with Windows 7 operating system. You can familiarize yourself with the methodology for setting up a laptop for distributing WiFi.

Connecting wireless headphones

It's time to learn how to set up wireless headphones for your computer. They work on Bluetooth technology. To get started, read the instructions. Usually, a bluetooth adapter is included with the headphones. It must be inserted into the USB port of the computer and drivers installed on it. If everything went well, then on the taskbar we will see the bluetooth icon.

Open the context menu with the right mouse button and select "Add device" from there. On the headphones, you will need to hold down the power button for a few seconds. This is usually described in the headphone manual. Then the computer will find a wireless headset within two or three minutes and ask you to enter the password that is written in the instructions. Everything, the headset is connected.

Now let's see how to set up headphones on a Windows 7 computer. You can also find headphones by right-clicking on the speaker, selecting "Playback devices" and in the "Sound" window that opens on the "Playback" tab, clicking "Setup" next to the headphones we found. Further sound settings on a windows 7 computer in headphones follow the scheme described above.

On a laptop, setting up wireless headphones is the same. But there is one caveat in how to set up headphones on a windows 7 laptop. If the laptop is already equipped with a built-in bluetooth adapter, then there is no point in installing another one.- use built-in.

Sound card manufacturers try to put all the settings together. For example, the Realtek HD Manager is suitable as a program for setting up headphones on a computer. It contains all the settings for speakers, headphones and microphones. It also allows you to apply various sound effects. Finding this program is easy - it is located in the "Control Panel". By usingRealtek HD Managerit's easy to figure out how to set up a headphone jack on a laptop.

In fact, there are several ways to set up headphones on a windows 7 computer. You just have to choose the most convenient way for you. It will consolidate your knowledge of the video on how to set up headphones on a computer.

The process of connecting headphones to a computer is not complicated. This will require the actual headphones, a computer and some free time.

Your computer's motherboard has a built-in sound card. It is into it that you need to plug the “jack” from the headphones (Jack type plug). Behind the processor there is an acoustic output for headphones, speakers, and also for a microphone. The first is usually marked in green, has an icon in the form of headphones or the inscription "Phones". The second is a pink socket with a microphone icon or "Mic" written on it. If you have a separate sound card, follow the same pattern. Usually the described steps are enough to get the headphones working, but there are situations when you need to make special settings. So, you need to start by checking the audio driver. Go to "Device Manager" in Windows. You can get there by clicking on the "Computer" icon on the desktop (select "Device Manager"). Or through the "Start" menu, selecting "Control Panel", "System". Then go to Device Manager. Here, in the "Sound ... devices" section, sound card drivers should be indicated. It is important that unknown devices are not displayed. If they are found, it is better to immediately download special drivers from the website of your motherboard manufacturer.

If the headphones are equipped with a microphone, each "jack" should be connected to its own connector. Go to the “Control Panel” through the “Start”, select “Sounds and Audio Devices”, the “Speech” tab. Opposite the item "Microphone" should be checked.