Windows 10: How can I change my headset audio device type?

Hello, I have had a headset for a while and recently built myself a new PC. While setting up my PC I set my headset to "Headphones" when it detected it for the first time. I did not realize at the time that I set it to do not ask again or whatever the thing is called but now I am stuck and in need off help./ help[ is greatly appreciated, thanks!

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Windows Recognizes My Headset As a USB Audio Device (Speakers)

Hello, riyad elkady



Welcome to Microsoft Community.

What will happen if this headset is plugged into another computer? If it is also recognized as a USB audio device only, it is likely that there is a problem with the headset, and you need to contact Redragon to deal with it: Contact Us | Redragon Customer Support | Redragonshop.

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If the headset works fine on other devices:

• Check to make sure your audio devices haven't been disabled
  
• Run the audio troubleshooter
  

• Make sure your audio device has been set as the default device
  
• Try different audio formats
  

• Check if the audio driver is compatible with your device or not. Download and install one from the official website of the device manufacturer if necessary, or use the generic audio driver that comes with Windows
  

Detailed steps of the suggestions above can be found in Fix sound or audio problems in Windows - Microsoft Support.

In addition, try to disable Front Panel Jack Detection and enable Multi-stream Mode, if applicable to your device.

Feel free to let me know if you have any other concerns.

Best regards

Yuhao Li

Microsoft Community Technical Support

 

Audio not being inputed through my headset. Only the laptop mic.

Hi there Tyler_2000817 , I will be your Independent Advisor for today, I hope we can both resolve your problem.

What type of headset are you using? is it a 3.55mm jack or a usb type of headset?

And also we need to completely remove all audio devices listed in the device manager and reboot.

Here is how to do it.

Here the steps to completely remove a Device off your computer.

Step 1. Use shortcut keys Win + X on Windows 10.

Step 2. Select Device Manager.

Step 3. Expand the entry Sound and Audio. Right-click the problematic device and select Uninstall device.

Step 4. You may need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device, and then click the Uninstall button.

Step 5. Reboot the computer.

Make sure you do it on all the listed Audio devices then reboot.

 

Headset mike not recognized - can't open Audio Manager

You could try going into settings and running the 'Troubleshooter'. Although this might not work as I think it may be a software/driver issue.




Ah okay. I have had a look at the manufacture Nubwo, and there doesn't seem to be any official drivers or software listed.

Thus I would suggest we try and uninstall everything related to the headset, and then let everything install automatically, as it had done on the other desktop (assuming everything was automatically configured, and it just worked).

1.) See if you can first remove the Realtek Audio Manager 1.0.0.222 software by uninstalling it.

• Settings > Apps > Click on the app and select 'Uninstall.'

2.) After that right click on Start menu (*Start) and select 'Device Manager'

• Under the 'View' tab, select 'Show hidden devices'
• Then click on the arrow before 'Sound, video and game controllers' as well as 'Audio inputs and outputs' (this should drop down to reveal a list of audio drivers and headsets)
• I can help you with which driver (in relation to your headset) to uninstall, if you post back with a screenshot.

Optional.) Or if you are comfortable with knowing which driver to uninstall, then do so

• Right click on the driver name > Uninstall (Check 'delete software for this device'). Perform a restart and plug the headset back in.