Windows 10: Using the Built-In Mic Instead of Earbud Mic

Discus and support Using the Built-In Mic Instead of Earbud Mic in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi all, I've had this problem for a while now where no matter what kind of earbuds I'm wearing, the default recording device is always the built-in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ThomasJeong, Oct 3, 2018.

  1. THOMASJEONG
    ThomasJeong Win User

    Using the Built-In Mic Instead of Earbud Mic


    Hi all,


    I've had this problem for a while now where no matter what kind of earbuds I'm wearing, the default recording device is always the built-in microphone on my laptop.


    I've opened up recording settings and I don't see a specific device listed as the in-line mic built into my earbuds, but when I use these earbuds on my phone I am able to use the microphone seamlessly.


    For further information, the default recording device on my computer is listed as Realtek High Definition Audio, and I've done several tests to confirm that it is indeed the mic that is built into my Asus laptop.


    Much thanks and cheers.

    :)
     
    ThomasJeong, Oct 3, 2018
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  2. WINDBRAND
    Windbrand Win User

    Laptop won't detect built-in mic on headsets/earbuds


    I'm running Windows 10 home on a Lenovo Ideapad laptop, and it doesn't detect the mic on any of my headsets/earbuds. I can hear playback fine on my headsets/earbuds, but it can't speak through them, since it insists on using the laptop's internal mic. This results in my typing/mouse clicks all being captured on audio.

    • In sound properties recording tab, I just see "microphone (Realtek high def audio)" and "stereo mix (Realtek high def audio)"
    • In sound properties playback tab, I just see "speakers (Realtek high def audio)", yet I hear audio fine on my headsets/earbuds?
    • In device manager, it doesn't detect a headset either, displays the same list as the recording tab
    So do all 3 of my headsets/earbuds have some kind of "plug and play but stays invisible to the OS" feature? One of them is the default Apple earbuds, I'm 100% sure there's a mic on there and these are brand new, so they aren't broken. Are these not supposed to appear as a "headset" device with the headset icon in sound properties?
     
    Windbrand, Oct 3, 2018
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  3. DAMIANDC03
    DamianDC03 Win User
    Headphones Built In Mic Isnt Working

    The built in mic on my earbuds aren't working. I used to get a box when I plug in my earbuds that asked me if I wanted to use the earbuds or the earbuds with the mic and now I don't even get
    that box anymore. And when I try to use my mic it uses the default PC mic which is terrible quality and id rather use the built in mic.
    Please help!
     
    DamianDC03, Oct 3, 2018
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  4. HEM
    HeM Win User

    Using the Built-In Mic Instead of Earbud Mic

    Laptop won't detect built-in mic on headsets/earbuds


    Hi,

    You may mute Mic: right-click on taskbar speaker/Sounds/Recording tab-->Mic properties/Levels-->mute.

    Your laptop should have two mini-jacks, usually in front. One for mic (line-input) and the other for earphones (line-output) or external speakers.
    You have to use a splitter cable which splits your 1 mini-jack headset cable into 2 mini-jack cables.
    One for mic and the other for earphones:

    Using the Built-In Mic Instead of Earbud Mic [​IMG]
     
    HeM, Oct 3, 2018
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