Windows 10: Why has my headset stopped letting me talk?

I bought a Corsair headset a few months ago for playing games and talking to my friends on PC. I tried to use the mic after not having done so for a couple weeks because I was on holiday only to find out that it would not work properly. I have tried plugging my headset into every port and I have an issue where I can either talk but hear nothing; or hear normally but not talk. Before going on holiday I used a USB adapter to connect my headset to my PC because when I connected it using the jack plug, all I could hear was a loud buzzing sound. I am on a Windows 11 PC if that helps. Any guidance w

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Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue

 

Headset not working

Hello,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



For further clarity on the issue and to guide you accordingly, respond to the questions listed below:

1. What is the make and model of the headset?
   
2. What is the make and model of the PC?
   
3. Have you tried using the headset in a different audio port?
   
4. Have you tried using the headset on a different PC?
   

As you have mentioned you have tried some steps, may I know, what are the troubleshooting steps you have tried?



Also, if you are using a headset with built in Microphone, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Right click on the Speaker icon on the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
   
2. Click on Sounds and under
   Recording Devices select the Microphone.
   
3. Click on Properties and select
   Listen tab.
   
4. Check the box Listen to this device.
   
5. Now select the Default Playback Device under
   Playback through this device menu.
   
6. Click on Apply and then OK.
   
7. Click on OK.
   

We await your response.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Good surround sound headset

I appreciate it I was more looking to see if anyone knows something that can fit my bill in that budget. Trust me I know all about the $300 range and even considered audio technica m50x with a condenser mic *Stick Out Tongue