Headset microphone problem

Zorubu · 04-20-2005, 10:23 AM

Hi.

I have a Plantronics .Audio 90 Headset http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/cat640035/cat1430032/prod440020
It was a christmas present, so maybe it's a bit late to ask this i think :P
But since the first time i used it, my microphone wouldn't work. The rest of the headset worked fine, and it's a really good one but the microphone couldn't record sound or anything.
My previous headset, Logitech Premium Stereo USB Headset 30 http://www.logitech.dk/index.cfm/products/details/DK/EN,CRID=103,CONTENTID=6337, worked fine.
Do I need to install some drivers? Or could it be because my Plantronics headset is broken?
Please answer my questions and help me (or stuff), because i don't want to buy a new headset (the Plantronics headset is very good :P).

**Sarkast** · 04-20-2005, 10:58 AM

No there really arent any drivers to install. Either the microphone is broken or there is a lose, broken connection in the microphone cable or the head.

**JamesO** · 04-20-2005, 01:27 PM

Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Sounds and Multimedia, select the Audio tab and select Volume. Make sure the microphone is selected and turned up. (Win2k!)

Also before you condem the unit, try it on a different PC as well.

You just may need to tweak the settings a bit.

JamesO

Zorubu · 04-22-2005, 12:18 AM

Okay, I've enabled the microphone now.
But when i want to record it doesn't record any sound and it just makes a schreeching sound

**JamesO** · 04-22-2005, 07:18 AM

Sounds like you may be getting feedback.

This is a problem with some sound cards and recording. They loop the microphone audio out to the speakers like a public address system.

Try moving the microphone away from the speakers and/or turn the speakers down or off when recording.

JamesO

Zorubu · 05-12-2005, 02:03 PM

okay, i've tried to shut off the speakers while recording but it still won't work

Also, i've tested on my dads pc. And it (strangely) worked

So all i need to do is tweak it right or something. I hope it'll work

Zorubu · 05-24-2005, 06:15 AM

BUMP

Could anyone please reply?

04-20-2005, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zorubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Headset microphone problem Hi. I have a Plantronics .Audio 90 Headset http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/cat640035/cat1430032/prod440020 It was a christmas present, so maybe it's a bit late to ask this i think :P But since the first time i used it, my microphone wouldn't work. The rest of the headset worked fine, and it's a really good one but the microphone couldn't record sound or anything. My previous headset, Logitech Premium Stereo USB Headset 30 http://www.logitech.dk/index.cfm/products/details/DK/EN,CRID=103,CONTENTID=6337, worked fine. Do I need to install some drivers? Or could it be because my Plantronics headset is broken? Please answer my questions and help me (or stuff), because i don't want to buy a new headset (the Plantronics headset is very good :P).

04-20-2005, 10:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	No there really arent any drivers to install. Either the microphone is broken or there is a lose, broken connection in the microphone cable or the head. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

04-20-2005, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
JamesO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Posts: 2,289 OS: 98SE, W2k Pro, XP Pro	Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Sounds and Multimedia, select the Audio tab and select Volume. Make sure the microphone is selected and turned up. (Win2k!) Also before you condem the unit, try it on a different PC as well. You just may need to tweak the settings a bit. JamesO

04-22-2005, 12:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zorubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Okay, I've enabled the microphone now. But when i want to record it doesn't record any sound and it just makes a schreeching sound

04-22-2005, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
JamesO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Posts: 2,289 OS: 98SE, W2k Pro, XP Pro	Sounds like you may be getting feedback. This is a problem with some sound cards and recording. They loop the microphone audio out to the speakers like a public address system. Try moving the microphone away from the speakers and/or turn the speakers down or off when recording. JamesO

05-12-2005, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zorubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	okay, i've tried to shut off the speakers while recording but it still won't work Also, i've tested on my dads pc. And it (strangely) worked So all i need to do is tweak it right or something. I hope it'll work

05-24-2005, 06:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zorubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	BUMP Could anyone please reply?