How to use system speakers while using a mic which the system recognizes as a headset?

DAWOOD YOUSAF 0 Reputation points
2025-02-25T04:05:47.41+00:00

Hello. So I recently bought a mic which connects through 3.5mm jack. When I select the device as mic in it does not catch any sound and does not operate as a mic. So I have to select headphone with mic option. After this it works fine as a mic but the system also recognizes it as a speaker therefore I cannot hear any audio while the mic is connected. Is there any way to get around it? I usAnnotation 2025-02-25 090310

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  1. Daisy Zhou 30,286 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-02-26T08:31:01.3+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    You can follow these steps:

    1. Set Your Speakers as the Default Playback Device:

    • Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and select Sounds.

    • Go to the Playback tab.

    • Select your system speakers and click Set Default.

    2. Configure Your Microphone:

    • Go to the Recording tab in the same Sounds window.

    • Select your microphone (which might be recognized as a headset) and click Set Default.

    • Double-click on your microphone to open its properties.

    • Go to the Listen tab.

    • Check the box Listen to this device.

    • In the Playback through this device dropdown, select your system speakers.

    • Click Apply and then OK.

    3. Go back to the Playback tab and double-click your system speaker.

    Adjust the volume levels as needed to ensure you can hear the microphone input through the speakers.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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