Welcome to Tech Support Forum home to more then 136,000 problems solved. Issues have included: Spyware, Malware, Virus Issues, Windows, Microsoft, Linux, Networking, Security, Hardware, and Gaming Getting your problem solved is as easy as:
1. Registering for a free account
2. Asking your question
3. Receiving an answer

Registered members:
* Get free support
* Communicate privately with other members (PM).
* Removal of this message
* See fewer ads.
* And much more..

 



Want to know how to post a question? click here Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? First Steps
Go Back   Tech Support Forum > Home Support > Gadget Support
User Name
Password
Site Map Register Donate Rules Blogs Mark Forums Read


Gadget Support Support for home electronics, cell phones, mp3 players and more.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 08-08-2008, 10:18 AM   #1 (permalink)
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3
OS: Mac 10.5.x (Leopard)

My System

Question USB to 3.5mm audio plug adapter (I want USB headset to plug into headphone jack)

Hello!

I have been searching for an adapter that would allow me to plug in a USB headset into it so I can have the option of plugging it into a standard 3.5mm headphone jack (computer, iPod, etc.).

I have only been able to find the opposite - adapters that allow plugging in a 3.5mm plug in order to convert to a USB adapter.

Thanks for any help people can provide!

Best Regards,

~Patrick
pdtinstardom is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Reddit!
Reply With Quote
Important Information
Join the #1 Tech Support Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

TechSupportForum.com is a leading support website for your computer needs. We offer free, friendly and personalized computer support. Why pay to have your computer fixed when you can do it for free.

Join TechSupportforum.com Today - Click Here

Old 08-08-2008, 11:07 AM   #2 (permalink)
Fox
TSF Enthusiast
 
Fox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 7,752
OS: XP Pro, CentOS

My System

Send a message via ICQ to Fox Send a message via AIM to Fox Send a message via MSN to Fox Send a message via Yahoo to Fox Send a message via Skype™ to Fox
Re: USB to 3.5mm audio plug adapter (I want USB headset to plug into headphone jack)

I don't believe that this is possible. 3.5mm jacks carry an audio signal only. The USB controller in your headset needs to talk to the system through the computer's USB controller in order to work, because it has its own audio controller chip.

What you could do, if you are technically inclined, is cut the cord that leads out of the USB adapter of your headset and solder the leads onto a 1/8" plug (or two, assuming the headset has a microphone). This method might take a little trial and error if there's a mic and they aren't in separate sheaths.
__________________
Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate

* lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it

Have I helped you solve your problem?
Donate to Techsupportforums

Klart Skepp!
Fox is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Reddit!
Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2008, 11:31 AM   #3 (permalink)
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3
OS: Mac 10.5.x (Leopard)

My System

Re: USB to 3.5mm audio plug adapter (I want USB headset to plug into headphone jack)

Thanks for your quick response. I appreciate that!

I'm not looking to change the USB port permanently. I don't mind if the headset (the USB headset includes both a set of earbuds as well as a microphone) only supports the microphone option when it's converted.

I saw a product that was similar to my own headset that had a converter like the one I want. But of course I didn't want to purchase that converter with the headset, only by itself.

FYI, I have a Logitech USB Headset 250 (http://www.radioshack.com/sm-logitec...i-2160351.html).

Please let me know if there is anything non-permanent I can possibly do. I don't mind if I lose some functionality; like I mentioned earlier, I'm fine with using the headset as only headphones when converted to a 3.5mm jack. Also, if there's a jack out there that can convert the USB port to two plugs - one headphone and one mic-in, that would work perfectly.

Thanks,

Patrick
pdtinstardom is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Reddit!
Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2008, 11:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3
OS: Mac 10.5.x (Leopard)

My System

Re: USB to 3.5mm audio plug adapter (I want USB headset to plug into headphone jack)

Thanks for your quick response. I appreciate that!

I'm not looking to change the USB port permanently. I don't mind if the headset (the USB headset includes both a set of earbuds as well as a microphone) only supports the microphone option when it's converted.

I saw a product that was similar to my own headset that had a converter like the one I want. But of course I didn't want to purchase that converter with the headset, only by itself.

FYI, I have a Logitech USB Headset 250 (http://www.radioshack.com/sm-logitec...i-2160351.html).

Please let me know if there is anything non-permanent I can possibly do. I don't mind if I lose some functionality; like I mentioned earlier, I'm fine with using the headset as only headphones when converted to a 3.5mm jack. Also, if there's a jack out there that can convert the USB port to two plugs - one headphone and one mic-in, that would work perfectly.

Thanks,

Patrick
pdtinstardom is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Reddit!
Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2008, 12:24 PM   #5 (permalink)
Fox
TSF Enthusiast
 
Fox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 7,752
OS: XP Pro, CentOS

My System

Send a message via ICQ to Fox Send a message via AIM to Fox Send a message via MSN to Fox Send a message via Yahoo to Fox Send a message via Skype™ to Fox
Re: USB to 3.5mm audio plug adapter (I want USB headset to plug into headphone jack)

I've seen headsets that have two 1/8" connectors that plug into a usb adaptor for this purpose, but I haven't seen anything that allows an analog passthrough like you're talking about. Not that it can't be done, but I don't believe it would be possible to retrofit into yours without an even more invasive hack than taking the usb stick off and putting on the plugs would be.
__________________
Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate

* lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it

Have I helped you solve your problem?
Donate to Techsupportforums

Klart Skepp!
Fox is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Reddit!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:05 PM.



Copyright 2001 - 2009, Tech Support Forum
Home Tips Plus | Outdoor Basecamp | Automotive Support Forum

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85