Audio Line-In Not Working

[DjHaz]

Hi! 

I am trying to record sound into my computer by plugging in an exernal audio device into the single 3.5mm port, however when I plug in the external device to this port, I do not hear any sound. So I am wondering if this laptop even has this capability. The specifications state that this is a "headphone/microphone combo" (https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05530679).

Also, I have looked up several tutorials on recording sound input and it seems like I need to have a "Line In" option in the "Sound" control panel, under "Recording" tab. I do not have this. All I have available are "Microphone Array" and "Stereo Mix".

Can someone please help me figure out how to get sound input to this laptop.

Thanks in advance!

[banhien · Accepted solution]

@DjHaz 

The specs of your machine is

    https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c05530679

It does NOT have any port called Line-In. If you wish to use line-in to record, you need a sound card using USB with Line in. For example (some of them):

     https://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g1422/external-sound-cards-for-pc-or-mac/

Regards.

[DjHaz]

Thank you, that explains it. I will look into that solution. Much appreciated.