Reddit mentions of Sound Blaster Audio Mic Splitter Adapter

Can confirm.

I have a set of hyper x cloud ii headphones.
They are pretty awesome.

One note: they have a 4 contact single plug. (integrated audio and microphone)
This works fine for most phones, consoles, and laptops with a single audio jack.
My desktop pc has separate audio jacks for audio and mic though.

I also bought this: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C/
Splits the single plug to two. Does a great job.

You need something like this. Just make sure you don't get anything cheap, otherwise it might affect sound quality.

You need to get one of these type. I currently have that one and I swap between the usb sound card and analog. The usb sound card isn't broken btw it's just controlling the volume with its own software seperate from windows. The mic being low is just a random defect I think some have.

You will need one of these. I have this one and I highly recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GNHSL8C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sounds like you're only using and audio splitter. You need a mic/audio splitter as seen in link below. Also realize that for 3.5mm there are certain pinout type for mono/stereo/stereo with mic configurations.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GNHSL8C/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1

Also there are some for half that price or cheaper... just search "audio mic splitter"

Yeah, this'un here. About 2 feet long, so combined with the headset cable it's a liiiittle short, but I use my front panel ports and it's fine, with length to spare. Wouldn't recommend using your rear ports unless you have a 4-pin extender as well.

If you didn't already know: 4-pin means the amount of segments the single male 3.5 has for different things. This headset has an in-line mic, so it has three black rings on the end, dividing it into four segments, one for the mic, two for the speakers, and a ground. So what the splitter does it takes the two channels and gives you a Line/Spk Out (green) and mic in (pink) so you can use your sound card.

I'm certain so long as the item description says it's a 4-to-2 pin splitter it should work, as it follows a design standard I believe.

If I'm not wrong, the ATH usually provides their headphones with cables that have a combo jack. Might wanna check their specs sheets first, and if it has, just get the M40 and some splitter

EDIT: Right, they don't. How about the M40x and This cable?

Add in some splitter as well and I'm sure you're good to go.

So in total, the headphone, cable, and splitter will cost you $100, which is just on budget

so wait, you're using a single, 4 band 3.5mm headset, and trying to plug into the headphone jack?

You'll need a splitter, but not just a regular headphone splitter, something like this which specifically splits out the inline mic from the headphones.

edit: this one is cheaper and has higher reviews

Yeeeesssss, I feel your indecision grooowwwwing. come to the dark side. On a side note I got the mic from my brother which he won for free from work and I have my computer, xbox, and tablet going to my headphones.

Now the mic issue for me is solved by using the stream mic. My buddy just patched the tv headphone jack with his pc to some headphones using the rockstar and uses an old mic plugged into the controller to chat.

I have also talked to someone who used one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C

along with a cable to patch in his Game audio and whatever device he wishes to play separate audio from. Either way there are options all it takes is some creativity....... and wires, wires freaking everywhere.

this works with razer or any other headset

Some of those splitters work some don't. My first one didn't work so I had to buy another brand and that one worked just fine. A lot of the reviews mention whether or not people were able to get Turtle Beach Xbox headsets to work with them and with what version of windows. This is the one that worked for me perfectly with Windows 10

Just need a mic splitter cable. Like this one for example and one goes to headphone out the other to mic in.

I am looking into buying my first pair of nice headphones to replace my gaming headset. I currently use a Logitech G930 which is nice but doesnt have the sound quality I thought it did (recently tried a friend's nice pair of sennheiser headphones and was blown away at the difference. I cant recall model right now, sorry). I looked in the buying guide on the sidebar and picked out the CAL! 2. I plan on using them at home on my gaming computer and on my phone/laptop for music. It having a built in mic is also a bonus.

I have 3 questions regarding my situation.

1. Do i need to buy any sort of amp or other peripherals ( forgive my lack of knowledge im fairly new at this) to get the most out of these?
   
   
2. I was looking at buying this splitter as recommended by amazon for use on my computer with a mic. Will using that cable degrade sound quality at all?
   
   
3. Will the built in "sound booster" on my motherboard(MSI Z97 Gaming 5) do anything for me or should I simply ignore those features? With that is ther any other sort of software I should be using to manage the sound from my computer?

Assuming whatever you're plugging into does have a mic jack somewhere, you could get a splitter to put the mic on it's own cable and keep using the Schiit stack for the headphones

Does this cable exist? Mini-XLR to dual 3.5mm cable with built-in microphone. I have some AKG K240 headphones and I'd like to use them as a gaming headset, but I need a mic. I know I could get a tiny mic and somehow attach it to the headphones and run 2 cables, but I was wondering if anyone makes a cable that is Mini XLR (like for the K240s) and then has an in-line mic built-in, with a split for 2x 3.5mm plugs on the end.

I found this which is very close but I'd need 2 3.5mm plugs since my computer (custom desktop i just built) and my speakers (logitech z5500) both have separate headphone and mic jacks, and apparently neither support the combined headphones+mic 3.5mm plug (like most phones do). I know I can also just get that cable and then split it with something like this but if there was cable all in one that would be awesome.

I had headphones that had 1 plug for both but it came with a splitter so you can choose to use either the mic or the headset. By splitter I mean something like this (with a bit of research you can probably find a lot cheaper) https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C

Get a splitter. You plug the headset into the splitter and it has cords for both audio and mic. Here is an example.

Budget: I would like it to be <$150

Source: PC, iPhone 6

Isolation: idk

Preferred Type: earbuds w/mic

Preferred Balance: idk

Preferred Music: EDM, hip-hop

Past Headphones: iPhone headphones

Basically I am looking for something to replace my iPhone headphones. I want earbuds like the iPhone headphones, but better quality. I use the headphones for phone calls and use the mic for online gaming. I recently built a PC and it has a separate audio jack for audio and mic, and I cannot figure out how to get the mic to work for my iPhone headphones with the PC (motherboard if it helps). I have something like this which I bought but it still doesnt let me use the iPhone headphones as a mic.

I found this which is an option I guess, but I won't be able to use the mic for the iPhone. Is there a product that will work with my PC and iPhone to function as headphones and mic?

Edit: Should I try a different audio mic splitter adapter? Maybe this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C

One side goes too your headphones other side loops back into your capture card!?

Is it a single jack? or split for audio/mic? I'm unfamiliar with those headphones, but I use 3.5mm jacks for 1 of my headphones, it requires 2; one for audio, another for mic, you might need to buy a splitter.

That being said have they ever worked on the computer? Cause if they have without a splitter, you wouldnt need one.

As for testing without realtek software, headsets are literally plug and play. If it was the USB Atlas, the driver would be included (TBH, I probably should have asked the connection before I recommended removing realtek, but reinstalling drivers are always a good option).


edit: A more user friendly splitter

Here we go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $159.99 @ Micro Center
Motherboard | ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $102.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $67.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $109.97 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.95 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card | $349.99 @ NCIX US
Case | Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case | $44.99 @ Micro Center
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $225.00 @ Newegg
Keyboard | ROCCAT Ryos MK Wired Gaming Keyboard | $69.99 @ Micro Center
Mouse | ROCCAT Kone Pure Wired Laser Mouse | $39.99 @ Amazon
Headphones | Creative Labs Aurvana Live! 2 Headset | $111.55 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1386.39
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-28 21:25 EDT-0400 |

This would be my basic recommendation. You'll note that it doesn't go the maximum limit of your budget. Should you wish to overclock (or think you might want to at some point), an unlocked i5 runs [$40 more than that i5 at Microcenter] (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k). Indeed, in combo with a less optimal motherboard, [it barely even costs more] (http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx). You'd need to add an aftermarket CPU cooler if that was the case, however, which would run between $15 and $70 for an air cooler (which would be advisable, unless you're really into overclocking and want to throw $200+ at liquid).

You could also put more into case, additional monitors for multitasking, or invest in superior headphones. This said, if none of those massively appeal to you, my recommendation would be to save the money for a second 970 down the road. A single 970 is a solid card, and maxing out 1080p at 60FPS in most games shouldn't be an issue, but you'll need to cut settings a bit to enjoy the glory of 144hz, which a second card would fix.

I should note that the mouse is there primarily as a placeholder of approximately the price a good most costs (though I've heard positive things about the Kone itself). Mouse selection is very much dependent on grip style and your hand itself, so I recommend trying out mice yourself to find one that will work well for you hand.

The headphones are a fairly subjective choice, but the since the CAL! 2s are the headphones that made me start liking EDM, I do tend to recommend them to people for it. They're [excessively comfortable] (http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone-review/creative-aurvana-live-2/), with quite solid sound, and an in-line mic and one-button controller. They do have the mild drawback of requiring a [splitter] (http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C) for use with any system which has audio input and output through dual TRS jacks, however, as the cable terminates in a single TRRS jack to better support mobile usage. The silver lining of that element is that they can be used as a phone headset in addition to a PC headset.

This said, with as much spare budget as you (potentially) have, you could get significantly higher-fi headphones should you so desire. That would also require a separate mic, but there are a [number] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ) [of] (http://v-moda.com/boompro-microphone/) [options] (http://www.modmic.com/) in that regard, should you wish to go down that road.

Okay, issue located! Get an audio/mic splitter adapter (something like this) and use that to plug your Turtle Beach headset into both the headphone jack and the microphone jack. Then you should be able to hear and speak at the same time. Plug the headset into the female/receiving end and plug the male end with the microphone on it into the microphone jack, and the male end with the headset on it into the headset jack.

I think this is what you would need. If you need an extension, here is an extension

the XB450 has a four pole 3,5mm jack and your card doesn't support that. You need a 3,5mm TRRS splitter to connect the XB450.

If the end of your headset has 3 rings on it, like so. You'll need an Audio and Mic splitter.

Wouldn't something like this be a better option?

https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C

Yes, there are audio mic splitters. They look like this https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C but you can probably find them cheaper

You'll need an adapter if your headphones are ones that are a one-cable design. The ports on PCs are meant for separate audio/mic, not both in one.

Use this cable https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C/

Though I don't have a link, I'm sure there are many adapters to break out the Headphone and Microphone connectors so it can be used with a Standard Computer. In fact, I would suspect most Gaming Headphone Sets would come with this adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Blaster-Audio-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00GNHSL8C

https://www.amazon.com/Headphones-Splitter-Computer-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B01I7SS3EQ

Here you can see a set of headphones that comes with such an adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Sades-Lightweight-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B01A73ZH34

I'm surprised your headphones did not come with such an adapter. Both the adapters above are marked. One connector has a Headphone Symbol and the other has a Microphone Symbol.

You want to make sure the adapter you find is a single 4 pole (TRRS) socket that breaks out into two 3 Pole (TRS) plugs. Though likely the Mic could function only needs 2-poles (TS). But 3-Pole probably makes it more versatile.

A Headphone "Y" connector you linked to is going to be one 3-pole in and two 3-pole out. That's not going to work. You specifically need 4-poles (TRRS) in and TWO 3-poles out (TRS).