Windows 10: Headset mic showing as not plugged in.

Discus and support Headset mic showing as not plugged in. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; So, recently, my microphone stopped working on the computer. Strangely enough, I had sound on the headset, but its built-in microphone doesn't function... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Thorlock, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. Thorlock Win User

    Headset mic showing as not plugged in.


    So, recently, my microphone stopped working on the computer. Strangely enough, I had sound on the headset, but its built-in microphone doesn't function at all on the computer. I know the microphone isn't the problem because both the microphone and the speakers work on all my other devices. When I check my sound settings, it shows as "Not plugged in." I've restarted my computer several times, switched the plugs on the extension cord between sound and sound + microphone, and looked online to find not many helpful solutions. I don't have another headset to try right now, so I can't see if this is a problem with all headsets or just this one.

    I'm running Windows 10, and the headset that I'm using is the Razer Kraken.

    :)
     
    Thorlock, Aug 7, 2020
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  2. Ma. Lau Win User

    Headset Mic "Not Plugged In"

    Hi,

    For better assistance, we would like to know more information about your concern.

    • Did you already try to plugged the headset into another port which indicating the mic and headset icon?
    • When did the issue first occur?
    • Did you already try to use another headset to other devices and check if you are encountering the same issue?
    Regards.
     
    Ma. Lau, Aug 7, 2020
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  3. Headset and mic are shown as plugged in but they are not

    I use Turtlebeach Recon 50 headset and microphone. Since the last week I’ve encountered an issue because my computer shows this headset and mic as plugged in but they are not. When I plug in the headset, I have a problem with sound because it
    comes through the headset but there is no sound
    over the microphone. Reinstalling drivers didn’t help. Plugging into different jacks is also has no avail
     
    MiguelShumaker, Aug 7, 2020
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  4. Zoladex Win User

    Headset mic showing as not plugged in.

    Laptop not splitting headset mic & audio?

    Hi
    Simple version. When i plug in my headset to my laptop windows10 is not splitting it into one output and one input.

    I fixed this years back by setting the popup box 'whats plugged in' from headphone to headset. Then it split the audio and mic. However i had to reinstall windows and now when i select headset it just mutes my laptop mic and audio manager just shows the one mic, but two audio outputs.

    It was working before the reset and i have tested the headset on another computer and it is working find.
    So far i tried device manage audio driver install, for both Realtek driver and High Definition driver but either resolve the issue.

    Any suggestions why windows would pick up one and not the other?

    I currently have it set to headphone plugged in so that i can use my laptop mic, but ive been told i sound really bad *Sad

    Cheers,
    Zola
     
    Zoladex, Aug 7, 2020
    #4
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