Dedicated microphones have higher audio quality than most built-in laptop solutions, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that users often prefer external options. Today we will acquaint you with the features to connect these devices to the laptop that is running windose 10.
Step 1: Connect
Let's start with the characteristics of the connection procedure, solutions and the target computer.
- Usually, microphones are connected to a specific output, which is often placed next to a 3.5mm headphone jack, but is designated as the pink color in different shades, as well as the corresponding icon.
- If your laptop has only one such connector is likely to have combined output to be set. Connect the microphone to that of a dedicated challenging at best producers has programmable means output drivers.
If this function is not available, you will need to purchase a special splitter of the type shown in the image below.
But here lies the unpleasant nuance as pinouts contacts. The fact is that several types of schemes can be found in the combined connector. Therefore, the hub will have to select a specific version of your.
- Once found the correct connector (either purchased the appropriate adapter), we can only connect it to your device: insert the plug into the port and make sure it is well entrenched.
After finishing with the connection process, go to the setup.
Step 2: Set up
Typical algorithm configuration of the connected devaysa looks like this:
- First, check if the microphone is detected. To do this, look in the system tray icon with a speaker, click on the right mouse button and select "Sounds".
After starting the audio properties, go to the "Recording" tab and check the list of devices. The target device must be enabled and selected by default - if it's not, check out the guide to solve the problem.
Lesson: The microphone is connected, but does not work in Windows 10
- If the device is recognized correctly, you can configure it. This is done both by third-party programs and through system tools, and for details you should contact the material on the link below.
Lesson: Microphone Setting in Windows 10
Solving possible problems
Often, in the process of connecting or using a microphone, problems may arise. Consider the most frequent of them.The microphone is not recognized
The most unpleasant is the situation when the device is connected, but not recognized. The procedure in this case is as follows:
- Most laptops contain built-in sound recording solutions, and often they have a greater priority than external. Faced with the collection under consideration, it is worth trying to turn off the integrated tool in one of several ways:
- By pressing the function keys;
- Through the Device Manager;
- By setting the BIOS.
- Advanced instances of external microphones are also supplied with individual drivers, so install or update it.
Read more: Installing drivers for the device on the example of a webcam
- Check the connection of the device and the laptop more carefully: it is possible that garbage crashed into the connection socket. Also check the condition of the connector and wires.
- If all the above steps are ineffective, you are most likely faced with a hardware breakdown, and the device needs to be replaced or replaced.
Microphone works, but the sound is too quiet
The volume of the sound entering the recorder depends on its sensitivity to which you can manage software. One of our authors has already written about it, so we recommend familiarizing yourself with the relevant article.
Lesson: Increase microphone volume in Windows 10
When working with the device there is an echo
Sometimes in the process of using a highlighted sound recording tool, the user notices the effect of echo, which prevents normal use of all the possibilities of the device. We have already considered this problem too.
Read more: Remove the echo in the microphone on Windows 10
Thus, we considered the features of the microphone connection to the laptop running Windows 10, and also provided ways to eliminate possible problems.