Headset Mic Is Not Being Detected

[RiverRose]

How can I connect my HyperX Stinger headset mic to my HP Pavilion laptop? My laptop is not detecting the mic in Recording/Input devices when I plug it into the jack. The drivers are updated, and the app permissions for microphones in Privacy are on. The jack has the combined headphone and mic icon, so it should be able to read mic input. In addition, the built in mic on my HP is not working properly. It cuts in and out and records internal background noise, so I need a working mic. 

[Echo_Lake]

@RiverRose

Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:  

• The audio jack on the computer is for headphones not for MIC, however, you can either use a USB microphone or, if you already have a mic with 3.5 mm jack, you need a USB to jack adapter between your mic and laptop. There are adapters with 2 3.5 mm connections : one for the microphone and one for a headphone.

And, also check if the microphone isn't disabled:

• Right click on the Volume Icon on the taskbar, select "Recording Devices".
• Click on "Show disconnected devices", and "Show disabled devices".
• Select on Microphone, click on "Properties". If it is disabled, enable it.
• Once enabled, set Microphone as default audio input device.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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