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  1. Why won't my headphones come up as an output device on windows 11


    Whenever I plug my wireless headset into my pc using usb dongle my headphones will come up as an input device but not an output device while using windows 11

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    Tavon Anderson, Dec 31, 2022
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  2. Headphones output device is not plugged in

    A quick update about additional steps I tried:

    1. Uninstall KB4512508 (no effect)
    2. Re-install KB4512508 (no effect)
    3. Disable and re-enable High Definition Audio Device via device manager (no effect)

    As a last ditch I booted the PC with a live OS from USB storage and to my surprise the Headphones socket on the front panel was detected and worked fine. I think this should rule out a hardware-related issue.

    Once again, I would appreciate any suggestion to solve this problem.

    Best regards,
     
    randomisator, Dec 31, 2022
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  3. Carlo TJ Win User
    WIndows 11 won`t record audio when USB headphones are pluged in

    Good Day GonzaGH,

    My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 11 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

    -Are you using the headphone microphone to record the audio?

    First, try to connect your headphone using a different device for us to check if the issue is with your computer or the headphone itself.

    if it does the same using a different device means that the headphone mic is faulty.

    If the headphone mic works using a different device proceed with the steps below.

    -Go to Settings

    -Click System

    -Click Troubleshooter then Additional troubleshooter.

    -Look for Speech and run the troubleshooter.

    -Go to Device Manager

    -Expand the Sound and Video Game Controller

    -Look for Audio driver that was installed

    -Right click and Update

    -Look for "Browse my computer for driver

    -Let me pick drivers available drivers

    -Choose an old driver and use it.

    Connect the USB Headphone and proceed with these steps.

    -Go to Control Panel

    -In Control Panel, select Large icons from the View by drop down menu.

    -Select Sound.

    -Select the Recording tab

    -Right click the Headphone Microphone and click Enable.

    -Right-click it again and select Set as Default Device.

    -Right click Headphone Microphone and click Properties.

    -Click the Levels tab, then drag the volume slider towards the largest value.

    -Click OK

    -Click Advance Tab

    -Uncheck the box to "Allow application to take exclusive control on this device"

    Turn on Microphone Privacy in each app.

    Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone . In Allow access to the microphone on this device, select Change and make sure Microphone access for this device is turned on.

    Then, allow apps access to your microphone.

    Once you've allowed microphone access to your apps, you can change the settings for each app.

    Restart and try to record with the headphone.

    If issue persist, let's download the updated driver.

    What is the exact model of your computer?

    To check the system model proceed with these steps.

    -Press Windows key + R

    -Type msinfo32 and hit enter.

    -Look for the System Model and manufacturer and post it here.

    I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.

    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    Sincerely,

    Carlo T.
     
    Carlo TJ, Dec 31, 2022
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  4. Why won't my headphones come up as an output device on windows 11

    Headphones too loud and not recognized as playback device.

    I have Sennheiser HD 580s, and I don't see them listed under playback devices. In playback, I see speakers and Realtek Digital Output. I have speakers enabled.

    When I plug in my headphones to the 3.5mm headphone jack of my case the sound is way way louder than coming from my speakers. Is there a way to lower the volume of the headphones without lowering the volume of the speakers? I'm on windows 10.
     
    Barry Ellin, Dec 31, 2022
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