Reddit mentions of StarTech.com Headset Adapter, Microphone and Headphone Splitter - 3.5mm Male Aux to 3.5mm Female Audio & Mic Combo Jack Y Cable for Laptop / PC (MUYHSMFF), Black

Purchase this
This
And this

no thats just a headphone splitter

you need : http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

In my opinion, the best option is to buy a regular pair of great headphones, then buy a mic to go with them. No gaming headset will sound as good as a pair of headphones for the same price. Get a pair of headphones in your price range, then a mic and the audio splitter will be an extra $18.
I currently use a pair of Audio Technica M50x's, which I bought to listen to music with and wound up using them for gaming. They are very comfortable and sound fantastic, although I personally wish they had a bit more bass, for gaming. For a microphone, I prefer the Pyle-Pro PMEM1 Headworn Mic, because it sounds far better than any other microphone I’ve used. Some people like the Zalman Clip mic, but in my experience it didn’t capture my voice clearly and picked up a ton of ambient noise. I just wear the mic underneath the headphones, which is perfectly comfortable. MAKE SURE YOU BUY A SPLITTER! The mic won’t work on the PS4 without one. I use this one. Overall, it’s ~$180 for a great gaming setup, and you get an amazing pair of headphones that you can listen to music with and wear out of the house.
If you want to look into a different pair of headphones, The Wirecutter has some phenomenal advice on headphones. They also have a list for gaming headsets, and I would take their advice on those if you have your heart set on a headset.

Consider getting a cheaper pair of headphones The Wirecutter recommends if you won’t use the M50x’s for anything else other than gaming, but they are among the best headphones for listening to music, and work great for gaming.

Headphones:
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PMEM1-Headworn-Omni-Directional-Microphone/dp/B003D2S7HA/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8HYQKPP2BHCSX3M8WW8N

Mic:
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PMEM1-Headworn-Omni-Directional-Microphone/dp/B003D2S7HA/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8HYQKPP2BHCSX3M8WW8N

Splitter:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_ybh_a_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=05264WVDYHC2FG0SSX1W

Other Headphones:
http://thewirecutter.com/leaderboard/headphones/

Actually connect this
StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RtNiybQBKJPYG

Then the mono adapter to the headphone side

Then this,
Maeline 3.5mm Female to 2 Male Gold Plated Headphone Mic Audio Y Splitter Flat Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PYZ2BT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ewNiybTP946EB

My current setup is A50s and a Modmic plugged into a Y-adapter that plugs into the adapter and so far it works amazing. Let me try to get you links:

-Modmic (incredible quality; built to last and made by a guy who's just starting up):
http://www.modmic.com/

-Y-Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394242076&sr=8-1

-Sennheiser (better for gaming, however the sound leaks so others can hear your music at a low volume (cant be used in public places)) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FEEY9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394242127&sr=8-1

-A50s (what I have; perfect for music and great for gaming; very private and doesnt leak sound very much):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ULAP4U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1394242250&sr=8-2

The modmic is magnetic and will stick
To your headset while having the ability to be taken off with ease to leave the headphones bare. The a50s are awesome for music and pretty good for gaming, but if you do gaming at about a 80-20 ratio to music listening than I would go with Sennheiser 558s or 598s. The y-adapter just allows you to combine both the headphones and the mic into one 3.5 mm AUX jack.

Total cost was about $165 (not including xbone adapter). Fairly good price for better headphones (structurally and sound-quality), ability to use everywhere and not look dumb with an attached mic, listen to music that sounds phenomenal, and speak in crystal clear quality to my buddies (who have already noticed how well it sounded in comparison to the xbone chat headsets).

TLDR: Get audiophile headphones, a modmic, and y adapter for a better and cheaper headset that can be used as normal headphones and as a headset (removable mic).

I have a couple audiophile quality headphones (newest being my Hifiman HE-400i). I use a cheap lapel clip-on mic along with a 4-pole y-splitter adapter. Plug the headphones and mic into their spots on the splitter and then plug the splitter into your controller (or Mixamp, which I use). Works great.

It looks like it has 3.5mm mic and 3.5mm headset connectors. You'd need a 2x3-pole to 1x4-pole connector. I use this one from Amazon.

If the microphone has a standard output in addition to USB, you could always try something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

I use this to connect my Siberia v2 headset to the chat adapter and it works perfectly :)

You'll also need one of these. The splitter isn't going to work unless the bit that plugs into your controller is four pole (three black lines).

That's the problem. Here's what you will need: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Notice that this one has four conductors and yours has three. Don't waste your time looking in stores because it's very rare that anybody has it. Unfortunately you're gonna have to wait for shipping. You can find the same adapter on Newegg and Walmart.com if you would prefer.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500711129&sr=1-1&keywords=StarTech.com+Headset+adapter+for+headsets+with+separate+headphone+%2F+microphone+plugs+-+3.5mm+4+position+to+2x+3+position+3.5mm+M%2FF

Both will work, you just need to get one of these adapters if you don't already have one: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

The surround sound (Windows Sonic for Headphones or Dolby Atmos for Headphones) will work on everything. No worries there. It's the mic monitoring (being able to hear yourself talk) that doesn't work with the original headphone adapter: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/headsets/stereo-headset-adapter

Mic monitoring DOES work on the newer Xbox One controllers that have a built in 3.5mm jack or the mini-keyboard attachment. I use the keyboard attachment on my old controller to get mic monitoring.

Here is the keyboard attachment I'm talking about: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/communications/chatpad

On Amazon, search for "microphone splitter adapter" and find one that looks like this:

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411316777&sr=1-3&keywords=microphone+splitter+adapter

Then connect the headphone part to a set of speakers. (if your sound system accepts Red/White cables as input, you can buy a 3.5 mm stereo jack to Red/White cable converter at many different lengths.) Then connect your pin mic to the mic connector and connect both to the controller via the adapter.

As the audio from the TV and the headphones might be different, I'd recommend connecting the headphone part to a separate set of speakers.

I feel for your condition. I don't like headphones either, but I don't have some condition.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 get this.

It will work with TRS/TRS to TRRS adapter like this one.

The port expects a 4 pin connector (combined headset and mic), but you have two 3-pin connectors. You need to combine them with something like this -

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-muyhsmff-adaptador-divisor-auriculares/dp/B004SP0WAQ

The Q&A says it works with the console.

You just need one of these adapters

Exactly, really need to watch out for the splitters. Even though this is the Canadian link, this is basically the one I'm using. Hope this helps OP.

Actually your first image shows an adapter you would need on airplanes where they have those weird double plugs (whoever came up with those must've had a bit too much of something, amirite?).

What OP probably needs is this. This thing enables you to turn a single plug headset into a dual-plug headset so you can plug in the headphone-jack and microphone-jack separately like you would on most computers.

The opposite would be this which would enable you to use a regular pc-headset with 2 plugs to plug it into your single headset jack on your smartphone or macbook etc.

There are literally thousands of products on Walmart's shelves. You can't really expect minimum wage employees to have intimate knowlege of everything in the store. More than likely he just wanted to get you moving.

And jeez, how much did you spend on the thing? Here's one for six dollars.

can i use one of these to use with this headset with the adapter for chat and game sound?

If it's new enough and it only has a single jack it's probably a TRRS plug, meaning headphones and mic on the same connector. Simple adapter has that covered. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ

I've personally never heard of retasking a normal TRS headphone only port.

You definitely can use regular headphones. If you have a pair without a built in mic, you can add one. I just added a mic to my AKG K550s with these:
>http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ

>http://amzn.com/B00029MTMQ

You haven't said what your headset's connectors are...

Edit: If I assume your headset uses 2 3.5mm ports, then these would be what you're looking for:
http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ . Less than 7 bucks; get it on Tuesday with Prime.

I think you are in need of this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/

These exist. Small, cheap. And no latency of a USB sound card.

(Not an endorsement for that particular item, I've bought some from clearance bins and it's such a basic piece of hardware it's hard to mess up.)

Well the E10k is a dac/amp and I would take the Micca Origen over it. A headset usually needs a separate mic input if you have two plugs you just extend the mic to the soundcard and leave the headphones in the dac/amp. If you only have a single 3.5mm with 4 poles you would need an adapter to split them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/

Get one of those. Go into your sound settings on your PS4 and set it to play all sounds through headset. Now you can plug in your existing stereo headphones and a PC microphone, or any stereo PC headset with normal stereo and mic plugs.

Neither: Get an Audio-Technica M40x/M50x or Sennheiser HD 598 and an Antilion ModMic, both of which will beat the quality of the sound/microphone of the Astros. If you really want surround sound, you can use Razer Surround to virtualize it, similar to what the "gaming" headsets do. Also, if you only have one headphone jack free, you can use an adapter like this.

Hope this helps, and feel free to ask any questions!

The jack has both audio and mic on the same jack. In order to use both a headphone and a mic, you need a cable like this. This is not a splitter for two headphones, one is for a mic and one is for the headphones.

buy this

It would need to be a TRRS, no?

Try this

[The mic] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DJOIHE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mh.EAbZBECV82) and the [Adapter that is required] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6h.EAbVZTRWYW)

Buy the following:

1. Lapel Microphone
   
   

• https://www.amazon.com/Neewerx9886-x53E3-x9EA6-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519762441&sr=1-3&keywords=mini+lapel+microphone
  
  
  

2. Mic/Heaphone Splitter
   
   

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  Plug your headset & a lapel mic into the splitter and plug into your controller. This works on any pair of headphones. I've used this on Sony's, Beats, etc. Game audio comes through the headsets and you use the lapel mic to capture your voice.

Somthing like these should do https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1467047543&sr=1-1&keywords=Headphone+mic+adapter

You could get one cheaper from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

Invest 30 bucks in this, not super loud but its good enough and its a third the price of the cheapest sena headset

Reciever Audio Only $16

Speakers $14

This is my setup and I love it only downside is no microphone but I usually ride alone so it doesn't matter to me

Edit: so I recently ordered these

Receiver Mic and Audio $20

Mic $5

Adapter $6

I'm trying to come up with a bluetooth calling set up if anyone is interested I can make a diy on how I put all this together, I will also report the quality of the new parts at a later date

I would get a headset / adapter personally. I think you can get a much better deal. I got the Steelseries Siberia v2 with this spliter cable for the 2 3.5mm jacks, and the sound quality is AMAZING. For under $100 (headset, adapter, cable) these bad boys are well worth it. I even checked out the XO 4 and 7's as well as other various TB headsets (at gamestop) and imo the sound quality was not nearly as good. Not to mention having gamed for years I haev had a lot of freaking headsets in the past, these are sooooo comfortable you wont realize they are on (I fell asleep with them on last night listening to a movie and fiancee had to take them off me lol). They self adjust to fit your head (but not toooo snug and tight), the mic pops back into the earcup when dont need it, and the ear cups are HUGE, my ears are completely covered, it really dampers outside noise, with them on (not even listening to music) I can barely hear the person speaking thats next to me

I'm very dumb with these things but shouldn't you be using it with something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

I just use a pair of over-the-ear headphones that I really like along with a Zalman mic and it works fine. Put them together with this and pop it right into the controller like a dedicated headset. Haven't had issues yet, and I can easily swap between open-backed headphones and closed-back headphones.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ

you can just get a splitter adapter. No need to take the headset apart. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484808195&sr=8-3&keywords=headphone+mic+splitter

Why don't you just get one of these?

Yes, it connects with a 3.5mm jack. You can get a USB headset or just use an adapter like this http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ

Just buy a bunch of these: http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ

Its how I do it.

I believe you can get an adapter to make it work.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425861439&sr=8-1&keywords=mic+and+headphone+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41WCy3b0sCL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

I have had that issue. This is one way you can do it: You need the stereo headset adapter (obviously), an external mic like the ModMic or a clip on mic like this one and an adapter like this one to merge the signals into one jack compatible with the Xbox One. It would be much simpler if the cable was removable lol.

• If you use the free trial of PSN, remember that it is a subscription and you need to manually unsubscribe otherwise it will auto-renew at the most expensive price.
  
• In the Chat Party settings there is a slider to adjust the game sound to chat volume balance.
  
• As the controller has a handy jack plug on it, you can use a 4 pole splitter and a lapel mic and plug in some nice headphones to get set up for chat without breaking the bank.

Use any headset you want. Here's what I did...

Buy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZOVW0Q

But get the one that only comes with just mic. Not the splitter+mic, as this splitter won't do what you need it to.

Next, you need a splitter that's compatible: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ

With this setup you can use any headphones you want. I personally use the Sennheiser HD 598's. They are extremely comfortable, with amazing sound. Best of all they have open vented ears so there is proper airflow which really helps audio sound extra wonderful.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/

Easy fix

Yeah, a Y adapter is what he needs but with the opposite ends to what you linked to. He needs 2 female ends going to 1 male end:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1449422732&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=StarTech&dpPl=1&dpID=41WCy3b0sCL&ref=plSrch

Have you considered asking over at /r/headphones? I use my pc setup that works just fine with a $5 adapter. My setup is a pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD900x and a ModMic. It's a bit over your budget but I'm sure you could find something similar. The key is the adapter.

Hi , This is what your looking for. Use it all the time you just have to find the right mic and remember game audio with go in to mic.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_aw_fbt_23_img_2/186-8237868-5026425?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EJZATCMY3M94N3HJPZ1

You need a ctia standard 2 into one cable 3.5mm cable.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one and it works without issue.

Thanks for your input!

It looks like I'm going to be connecting my xbone to my monitor via HDMI and then from my monitor I'm going to connect to my bose speaker via 3.5mm audio cable


As far as the headset i picked up this adapter that was recommended by someone on the forums.

In theory i should be able to connect both the audio and mic cable to the controller thru that wire. It seems the only downside is having that extra wire, which i don't mind at all.

Apple headphones will not work but as for the Logitechs, I also have a pair of Legitechs and all I needed was this cable.

Something like this would work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_aw_sim_107_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ATV3Z2JZKZRFD860CAZR

I have razer kraken pros and I bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ thinking that it would pick up both my mic and speakers. But like I said the mic wasn't getting picked up, then I read that I needed cables with 3 rings, my headset came with 2 ring cables.

What if you just get a clip on mic that attaches to your headphone's cord and an adapter that takes a microphone and headphone and converts it to one of the newer plugs (like on the iPhone headphones)?

It'd be a bit more expensive, but also a lot cleaner

Something like this and a clip on mic http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417807377&sr=8-1

Use an adapter

Yes they will work with an Xbox One X but you'll need an additional mic because they don't come with one.

One option is the ever popular Mod Mic. In order to use that, though, you'll need to get a Y splitter so you can plug in both your headphones and mic into the Xbox controller.

This is different than a normal splitter you're probably thinking of which takes one audio source and splits it into two because in this case you need to take two separate audio sources (headphones and an input mic) and put them into the Xbox.

Here's the splitter I use for my XboX

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_aw_sim_23_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41WCy3b0sCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL300_SR300%2C300_&refRID=11C3F6ZNZ74ZB31TP6Y5

Well first of all it doesn't have a line in/out. It's a headphone and mic port.

Second, yes you can get them for cheap. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ?pc_redir=1414393404&robot_redir=1

This is the adapter I'm using along wtih this Sony mic and it works great no issues with it at all.

Its much easier to just buy a premade cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I've used this one with my Moto X and a shotgun mic.

PC to extension cord

Extension cord to headset

they should work fine for audio only as it is...you should be able to get audio and voice with this adapter:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/

If you're using a headset (speaker+mic) with a 2.5mm plug, something like this should work.

I prefer to just use the headset adapter, this cable, and regular 3.5mm connector microphone and good headphones.

This was an excellent find. I went and even ordered myself ones. Thanks for sharing! I also included a quick link to the Amazon.com reseller link.

Hold on a sec, I don't think that's necessarily the right answer... You definitely won't just be able to plug a microphone into the headset jack (which I think is what McQueenMK did), but the M8 (like most smartphones) use a TRRS jack to connect a headset with a microphone in one jack. By itself that won't help you with using an external mic, but with an adaptor like this one, you get separate headphone and microphone jacks which would let you connect an external mic as long as it has a 3.5mm connector. Please note that this won't necessarily work for all microphones, depending on factors like output level and impedance. Adapters like this are also available, which have the conversion to XLR built-in as well as additional components to help with impedance matching, but I can't vouch for that as I've never tried it myself.

Edit: To answer your original question a bit better, I haven't tried recording video using the external mic, but I can't see why it wouldn't work (but I can test tomorrow). If it doesn't work with the stock camera app, I know there are 3rd party camera apps that claim to be able to do it.

Yes they do, I tested the PX21 earlier... just remember you will need to have something close by to plug the USB cable into.

You would also want to buy this splitter cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does anyone know if the pin layout for this splitter works with the Xbox adapter?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pretty sure what you posted won't work. This is what you need:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1394392067&sr=8-2

I have this and it works for a similar use case to what you described.

Apologies these are the English Amazon pages, but I think you can search the Amazon product number on the listing to find it in your area.

Cable:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ?cache=ddd3f2d6e23583d64a92699c8d841dde&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1411460485&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Smartlav:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00EO4A7L0?cache=ddd3f2d6e23583d64a92699c8d841dde&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1411460567&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2

The reason is likely because you were trying mics were not also headphones(i.e. a headset). This splitter is required if you want to plug in just headphones, or just a mic.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

umm. its complicated. Short answer is no.

the laptop jack is a 4 ring headset jack, that's different from a mic jack.

It's designed for headphones with mics built in, and also simple headphones. It will not work with microphones by default.

In some laptops you can change a setting to make it work, while in others you just can't.

I don't know what the deal with the 720 is.

Assuming you can't change a setting, alternatives are USB sound card, which can be pretty cheap and simple like this:

Or you can buy an adapter like this that fixes the wiring: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Most hardware stores should have either option, given how last minute your situation is.

To get both chat and game audio in your headset, I think you're going to need the stereo headset adapter. As for connecting a separate headphone and mic, you'll need something like this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

I haven't personally tried this yet, but it should work. Worst case scenario you're out $7 for the adapter, and you have the stereo headset adapter you'll need to connect any headset.

yeah you just need something like this http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422473011&sr=8-1&keywords=headphone+mic+adapter.

Elite pro: $199.99


Versus my recommendation:

Sennheiser HD 598C (Amazon will have them on sale for 99.99 for Black Friday, according to various sources) $99.99

ModMic $54.99

Any Y adapter will work, like this $7

Grand total: $164

Now you have something that sounds better than any gaming headset.

Now, if you are dead set on getting a gaming headset, I'd heavily recommend HyperX over anything else.

Yes as long as the male part of the 2.5 to 3.5 is 4 pole. There should be 3 black rings.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T0ROWE4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478651041&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=4+pole+2.5mm+female+to+3.5mm+male&dpPl=1&dpID=31GmZpLuzHL&ref=plSrch

If you need a splitter: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_cp_pc_0

Sounds like you can pick up a 2 in one converter likely your laptops has a combined port much like what smartphone use.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

You can also get a USB headset which will take care of this as well.

There are also cheap mics like the Zalman Mic. You'll need an adapter like this that combines heaphones and mics if you end up choosing one that has a separate cord (Like modmic).

Probably this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

That should get you stereo sound and a working mic. You'll need a mixamp ($$$) if you want dolby surround.

It would be something like this. As for a USB microphone, I have the Blue Snowball iCE, which is around $50. There's also the Samson Meteorite for a bit less (not sure how it is though).

Get yourself one of these, exact one doesn't matter: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_lpo_23_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SDHRWRSB2H1S65DME5PB

Get a 3 band 3.5mm to 2 3.5mm jack adapter, like this.

what about this kind of option (or have I misunderstood?)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Il existe des "Y" capables de séparer les canaux. Cherche TRRS to TRS.
Il peut aussi se trouver en bundle avec certains casque/micros, comme les HyperX cloud /QPAD QH-90.

or use this one that I use for less than $10.


The reason plugging a 3.5mm output into a phone is because most phones nowadays use combi jack ports for using in-line mics on headphones.

Something like these:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Edit: I have done much research into these, but in theory they should work, as long as they are CTIA compliant

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_cp_e_3

here is one i use

Well, you have a few options here.

1. You buy the V-Moda M-100, which is exactly what you're looking for if you want to buy a second pair of headphones, and is at the top end of your budget, though also regularly on sale for less than that.
   
   
2. You mod the Sennheiser 598SE to remove the locking pin that is preventing you from using a 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter and thus the BoomPro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MvN-FI5I8c
   
   
3. You use a ModMic with the 598SE, using something like this to connect it and your 598SE to the Xbox controller: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

I am copy-pasting the relevant portion from Help - Cosplay (from our audio recorder app which is for Android) - it relates to how to connect the earphone jack to an external microphone and external speaker - i.e. a setup suitable for cosplay (but will give you some idea of the options):

Quote:

Capabilities of the earphone jack on Android devices

The earphone jack on your device has pins for 2 channel (stereo) output, and 1 channel (mono) input. This is the case for both Android devices and iOS devices. That is, you can only have mono microphone input. This is why headsets have stereo earphones, but only one microphones (mono).

Here is a website with a good explanation of the earphone jack on your android device, and what the pins on the jack are used for (stereo out and mono in) - see the section - External microphone through the headset port.

Audio Recording With a Smartphone





Recommendations for Y-splitter cables and external speakers

For the external speaker, one with a wired connection will work, and these cost from 5 USD to 10 USD.

Y-splitters are also cheap (1 USD to 5 USD), but finding ones that actually work is more difficult (since headphone splitters look very similar, or the Y-splitter is made incorrectly).

Here is a combination of Y-splitter and external speaker that is recommended by cosplayers (the external speaker comes with a wearable directional microphone suitable for cosplay). These are costly, but known to work:



Manufacturer direct order links:

Rockit Y-splitter - Cost 11.95 USD



VoiceBooster MR1505 (Aker) 12watt Voice Amplifier - SKU: MR1505-12W - Cost 54 USD



VoiceBooster MR1506 (Aker) 10watt Voice Amplifier - SKU: MR1506-10W - Cost 48 USD




Y-splitters available on Amazon (we have not tested these)

ENVEL 3.5mm Jack Cable Adapter Kit Mutual Convertors for PC headset and Smartphone Tablet Earphone with Headphone/Microphone Function Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio 2 Female to 1 Male (Cable) - Cost 5 USD



StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F - Cost 7 USD

BEBONCOOL(TM) 3.5mm 4-Pin to 2x 3-Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter M/F - Cost 6 USD



The same Aker speakers are available on Amazon:

VoiceBooster Voice Amplifier 12watts Black MR1505 (Aker) by TK Products, Portable, for Teachers, Coaches, Tour Guides, Presentations, Costumes, Etc. - Cost 64 USD



Y-splitters available on Ali Express (we have not tested these)

[Splitter Headphones jack 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Y-Splitter 2 Female 1 Male Cable Adapter with separate headphone / microphone plug - Cost 1.55 USD] (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-1pcs-lot-Gold-plated-Audio-Stereo-Plug-3-5mm-1-Male-to-2-Female/32339337262.html)

Splitter Headphones 3.5 mm plug Stereo Audio Y-Splitter 2 Female 1 Male Cable Adapter with separate headphone microphone jack - Cost 3 USD



The same Aker speakers are available on Ali Express:

Aker MR1505 Waistband Portable Loud Voice Booster Amplifier Speaker VoiceBooster Amplifier 12watts for MP3 - Cost about 30 USD

Aker MR1506 Voice Amplifier 10watts Black for Teachers, Coaches, Tour Guides, Presentations, Costumes etc - Cost about 30 USD

Plug this adapter into your iphone.

Then this cable from your ipad headphone jack to the 'mic' input of the adapter above.

Should be good.

I think I linked to the wrong adapter! You need to make sure the end that plugs into your iDevice is a TRRS, which stands for Tip Ring Ring Sleeve. That's the one with 4 metal sections and 3 plastic insulators in between, like this one or this one. Edit: on my last shoot, I actually used the iRig Pre with a similar cable to feed a pro shotgun mike into a Canon 7D as backup audio for an interview. Not ideal, due to the Canon's noisy preamp, but usable in a pinch. Good thing, too as my primary audio was a Zoom H4N which ran out of batteries in the middle, hosing a 9-minute take! Aargh! I did manage to recover all but the last minute or so by using an arcane method of opening a disc image of the SD card as raw data in Audacity as found in this Creative Cow Thread. Anyway, yay for redundancy! Good luck!

You need a TRRS to TRS splitter and an XLR to 1/8" cable.

Labtec LVA7330 ClearVoice Head Microphone (Discontinued by Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000JBRV/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_aOWJub1E1RF8N

StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wPWJub1KW72C9

This is the setup I have. Works great. Mic is excellent quality. Just add whatever headphones you like as long as they have a 3.5mm jack which is pretty much the standard, then your good to go. You could use a pair of headphones you already have and buy this mic and adapter and your all set.

It looks like a standard PC headset, which means it is not compatible out of the box, but you can use it with an Xbox One if you don't mind buying a few more things.

The first thing you'll need is the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter. This attaches to your controller.

Your headset has two 3.5mm plugs: one for stereo sound (green plug) and one for the microphone (pink plug). The Stereo Headset Adapter has an input for a special kind of 3.5mm plug which can transmit stereo sound and microphone sound at the same time. So you need to buy an adapter cable like this one which will convert your two 3.5mm plugs into a single plug carrying both stereo and microphone sound.

With those two things, you would attach the headset adapter to the controller, plug your green and pink plugs from your headset into the adapter cable, and finally plug the single end of the adapter cable into the headset adapter. You'll be able to hear game sound through your headset and use the microphone to chat over Xbox Live.

If you are on a newish Mac and use an iPhone, Ecamm released Call Recorder for FaceTime which will obviously record FaceTime on the Mac but it will also record plain old telephone calls that were handed off to the Mac from your iPhone. Then it allows you to split channels for each side of the conversation. Very nice.

http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorderft/

Ecamm also makes the pretty darn good Call Recorder for Skype that would let you record a Skype In or Out call.

http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/

You can also use something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

and just pipe your phone into your mixer. I've had issues with that on my iPhone. Worked on my Android tablet though. Audio only of course.

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So what is happening is that your headset combines the mic and headphone jack to one input whereas most PC's split it. Just buy a cable like this: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=br_lf_m_ceuun2nq7wpk4e9_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=aht

You need a splitter. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

If you don't have a combo jack already built in you can't do this with software, it's a limitation to the number of contacts in the port. You will notice 4 contacts on your headphone plug and there are only three in each of the ports. so no software will fix that limitation

My setup is Steelseries Siberia v2 > startech 2x 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable > xbox headset adapter. Works perfectly for me and sound quality is great. Plus the retractable mic is a nice touch.

headset link

3.5mm adapter for mic and audio

You can with a sound splitter like this.

Play sound out of TV while wearing a bluetooth ear piece connected to your phone. Problem solved :)

But perhaps this is more like what you're looking to do ->

First you have to split your phone out to separate audio and mic ports. I'll link the cable you could use below. You'll run tv audio out and phone audio out into a behringer x502 mixer. Then you'll run the combined source-out into one of Sennheiser's wireless TV headphones. That will cover your audio, you'll obviously wear the wireless sennheiser headphones for the sound. I think you should be able to connect a corded mic to the mic from the splitter and give yourself the usable mic.

So here is a splitter cable for your phone.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Instead of wireless headphones and a wired mic you could just do a wired headphone and mic combo that has separate cables or you can remerge the newly mixed audio-out and the mic back into 1 jack and plug a regular mic/audio headset in. Up to you I guess. It would save on some money but then you'll be wearing a cord. At least with the only wire being on the mic you can just use a desktop purposed mic. You'll have the weigh the pros and cons yourself.

You could probably take a headphone y-adapter and hack it so it connects to two GA female jacks. Here's some info on the plugs on your headsets

"For most of the fixed wing (airplane) crowd, you'll be best served with the standard dual male plugs. These are known as the PJ-055 (.25 inch / 6.35mm) and PJ-068 (.206 inch / 5.25mm) plugs. The PJ-055 provides audio to the ear cups and the PJ-068 is for your microphone. These plugs will work in almost all civilian and commercial airplanes, even when other options might work as well. If you're in doubt, these are generally a safe bet. The PJ-055 is also known as the M642/4-1 and the PJ-068 is also known as the M642/5-1."

The laptop has a combination headphone/mic jack- meant for headsets/cell phone style earbuds.

Option 1- grab a splitter that separates the three-conductor plug into dual two-conductor plugs. example
Option 2- grab a cheap USB condenser mic for much better audio- example

Okay what you could do is use a headphone mic splitter like this (https://www.amazon.com/Maeline-Female-Plated-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B00PYZ2BT4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1497882570&sr=8-4&keywords=headphone+mic+splitter)
Then put the headphones into the amp and the mic into an extender that goes to the mic input on the PC if you're using USB for your amp or if you're using aux for your amp you can plug both your amp and mic into a headphone mic adapter like this (https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1497882834&sr=8-6&keywords=headphone+microphone+adapter) that will temporally separate the headphone and mic and plug only the headphones into the amp. I may be misinterpreting what you want to do but I hope this helps

Hey,

So you're right in thinking you can't connect the headset directly to the interface. In theory you could use a splitter, but this mean you can only connect it to input 2 which might cause problems in programs like Skype. You wouldn't have that issue with a 2i2.

You'd need a TRRS splitter like this so you can run the separate connections to the appropriate place.

https://smile.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1486796608&sr=8-6&keywords=Headphone+Mic+y+adapter

For recording cell phone conversations, you can get a 1/8" 4-Pin break out cable that separates the phone audio into a stereo plug and a plug that returns a signal to the phone's microphone. On an audio mixer you take the audio into a channel and record that and then send back an AUX mix of your voice so the person can hear you. You want to use an AUX channel to send back your mic to the phone and not the whole signal with the phone audio back top the phone. It will create echos and feedback.

Here's an example from Amazon

If you wanted to sit a distance away from your xbox, you should have gotten the A50s. A40s are meant for people who sit right in front of their monitors.

Now if this makes you unhappy, this might work, but considering how the inline mute cable is specifically made by astro, there might be same sort of compatibility issue.You would also lose the mute function. Something like this would plug into the two prongs on the inline mute cable, then get something like this to plug it into the mixamp from a distance. Now again this really might not work, but trying this might be better then buying a whole new headset.

Do you have a four pin adapter? Like this.

Get the headset adapter for the X1 and then I think you'll need something like this (not 100% since I'm not entirely familiar with the Siberia V2's) and just use the Siberia V2's on your X1 as well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_sbs_147_1/258-1817218-3341868

Im sorry, that really sucks. Razer isn't really known for making products that last though, probably better to get something else next time. As for your problem you could get something like this.

You need to buy mic/headphone splitter (not sure about this particalar model but something like this).

If you are serious about it, https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474142778&sr=8-1&keywords=modmic

if you wanted DIY you could do this http://imgur.com/gallery/bKU4H/

or use the zalman clip on mic as its highly rated and cheap.

regardless youll need a audio + mic adapter to 4 pole output. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474143088&sr=8-1&keywords=computer+headset+adapter should work fine :)

Yes, you can do that. Check out this or this.

You're looking for something like this. Note that is NOT just a splitter, its an adapter meant to split your laptop's 4position audio jack into 2x 3position jacks, one for input(mic) and one for output(headset). That link is just the first option I found linked from this article. I'm sure there are other options, just be sure you're not getting a simple splitter as that won't do what you want.

You could use the first adaptor with this one, but it's probably best to minimize the number of points where it could fail. Honestly, I'd invest in a Zoom H1 or Tascam DR-05 (plus the standard adaptor), which are only $100, cheaper on Ebay. It's always a good idea to invest in sound.

Guys on the PS4 subreddit recommended the following:

Lapel Mic: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1409630753&sr=1-3&keywords=clip+mic

Splitter: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409631209&sr=8-2&keywords=4-pole+y-splitter

I ordered them both and they will arrive tomorrow. Will let you know if it works.

You need this:

StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_CGXDxbFYS141A

Yes they will work on the PS4

As for your other comment, you need something like this. Not sure if that exact one will work, there are others who can chime in to confirm.

I don't think that one. You need one that splits to a mic jack and a headphone jack. That one splits to two headphone jacks. You could get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SD-CM-UAUD-Adapter-C-Media-Chipset/dp/B001MSS6CS/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_3 or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2E7NH3SLWCOH4

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

That will combine the two jacks into one, allowing you to plug it into your laptop.

I'd rather use a headset mic because of people around the house can be picked up pretty easily through it, but if i can't find some type of adapter, then i can manage like that, then.

EDIT= Would something like this work? I just pulled it from the first amazon link i saw, so i might get a better quality one if this is the correct type of adapter. http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Yes, pretty much every 3.5mm to Haedset & Microphone adaptor will do the trick.

Example

I use on of these sometimes when I'm streaming so that I can use a better mic.

Great guide! The only thing I would add is that for people with headsets like this

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-777-Surround-Technology/dp/B001KURYAS/
where the speakers and mic are separate, you need this type of cable:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also note that you need to plug the headset and mic into this cable FIRST before plugging it into the adapter. I'm using this setup currently and it works great!

Edit: I can't link correctly apparently.

Oh, if it's just the mic, then you can use any 3.5mm trs cable. If you want to plug the mic and headphones into something like phone, you would need something like this.

1. You'll never reach the quality of Teamspeak or Vent. My buddies actually have a Skype call setup on the side because we are so displeased with PS4's chat.
   That said, any 3.5mm PC headset works with the Dualshock 4 controller via a 3.5mm TRRS to (2) 3.5mm TRS adapter. I should note some of the higher-end headsets may require an external amp. I personally have a Sennheiser G4me One and it works fine.
   
   
2. The Playstation 4 is not region locked so there is no real downside. However, games are region locked to the DLCs... meaning all of your DLC downloads for that particular game will have to be purchased via the US PSN store. I believe this also means you'll have to use US PS+ time/money cards on the PSN store and/or a US credit card (don't quote me on the credit card part, not 100% if a US credit card is required or not).
   
   
3. No, not currently. Media capabilities is one of the major features they had on the Playstation 3 that they took away from the Playstation 4, and there have been lots of complaints about it. So I would expect Sony to eventually add the capability back in eventually. But I can guarantee it isn't on top on their priority list.

Oh ok. I know exactly what you need then. My friend has Beat Studios & I bought him a headset mic for him that had the pink and green cables.

This is what I bought to get it to work with the headset adaptor.

StarTech.com MUYHSMFF 3.5mm 4-Pin to 2x 3-Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter - M/F by StarTech http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_u.W7tb0EYW852

The headphones and mic? The easiest way to do it is by using something like this to combine the signals from the mic and the headphones and plug it into either your PS4 controller or X1 chat adapter. In the case of headphones like the Philips X1 that use a 3.5mm input (you plug one of these into the headphones), you can use this, which automatically combines the audio output and mic input signal. Once again though, that doesn't really matter as of now. TL;DR: Use an adaper to combine the mic and headphone jacks and plug them into your controller, piece of cake. If you want more info, you can check out /r/headphones and ask some questions there. We're generally a nice community :)

This is what you would need.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1407537064&sr=8-8&keywords=mobile+headset+adapter

That could be your problem because I know the ports have to be the designated ports for the connection.

[here's the cable I'm using](StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z5UYxb9Y04YK3) it works and has those designated ports

If your laptop has shared in/out audio plug (TRRS), you can just buy a splitter cable (example)

This is illegal you know.

Anyway, really anything open will work fine. I believe you use this adapter and plug in the mic and 3.5mm output from the Sennheiser, then, the end of the adapter goes into the phone.

You will need a Y splitter.

Like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1484712112&sr=8-9&keywords=y+splitter

If this is true, you could also use something like a 3.5 mm to combo adapter (like: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ), to connect a standalone microphone and a standalone headset through that port.

I'm not totally sure I follow what you're doing, but it sounds like you might need something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Maybe combined with a female-female TRRRS a coupler, depending on what you're going for in the end. It sounds like the Vive headset doesn't have the third Ring for microphone input, so you'll need to split it off and send it separately somehow. You might actually want to get one of those tiny USB sound cards (with separate headset and Mic ports) and plug it into the Vive, then plug the Mic cord from this adapter into it with a male-male coupler.
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LH1NQ9W

Get yourself one of these: http://amzn.com/B0046FMRGA
That will split the single headset (stereo+mic) wire into separate wires, one for stereo listening, and one for microphone.
Keep in mind this will only work for the PC. If you want to connect it to a single source, you'll also need one of these: http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ to go the other direction... And no guarantees it would work (depends on hardware)

That cable is a piece of trash. I had the same one and things would work if you put pressure on it in a certain way. Threw mine out and have had no problems using a different brand.

I got this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_bia_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think that particular interface has a mic input so you can try that. If not the controller will work but you'll need to plug it in to one half of a y splitter like this guy:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1525913225&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Y+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=41ifj0%2BHelL&ref=plSrch

Is this for chat?

I have the xbox headset adapter plugged into the controller. I use this to split the port in the headset adapter. I plug my audio technica headphones into the audio port, and I actually have the Zalman M1 in the mic port and clip it to the headphones wire. Works just fine. The headphones work for game audio and chat, and the mic works no problem for chat.

Just the mic would probably work too by plugging the mic straight into the controller without the headset adapter.

I think, if you use your surround sound to plug your headphones in, you might not be able to hear chat from the headphones, but there may be a setting for that, I'm not sure.

Any "gaming headsets" are usually overpriced for what they offer, but if you want wireless, the most recommend are the Gold headset by Playstation.

However, if you don't mind a Y splitter, then you can also connect a Modmic and a headset, here is a good list of reviewed headsets specifically to see how good they are for gaming.

Edit: also, if you want a more expensive headset but don't want to pass your $100 budget, you can always get a cheaper mic. I used a zalman mic for a good year before getting a modmic, sound quality was amazing for the price, but no noice cancelation.

I didn't know this question would be so confusing. All I wanted to do was use regular/better headphones with the mixamp and throw my a40s away and I need to know how to also use a mic with headphones. I know I can buy an adapter like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 but I am afraid of losing audio quality going through one and wanted to know if there was any other way to do it which does not seem to be the case.

He's talking about something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?keywords=ctia%20y%20cable&qid=1451458222


That's for if you're using a separate mic and a separate headphone. That adapter merges them into one. I use the Zalman mic and it's really good.

But for the cable you picked, it seems to already have the mic integrated. So I don't think you would need that y-cable. I'm not sure why it wouldn't work tbh. Does it work on other devices?

Have you tried this http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_aw_fbt_267_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0V1G49YX2FCTV42ZJYW2

Awesome, thanks! My audio setup is pretty awkward, so having everything work is a bit hard.

PS4 > HDMI Audio Splitter > RCA Male to RCA Male Adapter > RCA to 3.5mm Adapter in to Sound Card on PC > Playback through PC to hear through headset.

Going to grab this one since it's Prime shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is what i bought, my bad.

I use this and works perfectly with my headphones.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

My penis is ready.

Get this. Plug speed into the microphone port. Your speed will be the amplitude of the audio fed in.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_aw_fbt_23_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Y244TW91THQ93F6D2C9

If you get the 32ohm pair you will be fine with just a splitter like this. I bought the 250ohm and they are really under powered even with a mixamp. So plan on getting a headphone amp with them.

Thinkin about getting an audio technica m40x for my ps4, but I’m looking for a mic that’ll work with it. Would he antlion modmic 4 work with an m40x and ps4 if I use this adaptor and if so, how would it?

Well I'm having issues with the mic specifically. Theoretically I should just be able to remove the cable from the headset. Plug a 2.5mm-3.5mm adapter in its place. Plug in something like this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

= profit right? Except since all the cables that sennheiser sends has that damn 2.5mm on each side I'll have to use a 3.5mm cable with male parts on each end. However the 2.5mm port on the headphones has a little ridge on it that sticks up, likewise the 2.5mm end of their cable has a groove in it.

tl;dr: this is a nigthmare.

the iphone uses the standard that the xbox one does not.
I use this adapter personally and it works just fine: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01

I bought an adapter for an old phone and still use in for my 5x in the car

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ

I've been using a ModMic and headphones with an OMTP adapter/splitter plugged into the controller's 3.5 mm jack, and it seems to work just fine.

Edit: it still seems sort of up in the air as to whether the DS4 does OMTP, CTIA, or somehow both, but I'll just say that I bought this thing and haven't had any complaints. The manufacturer's site seems to indicate it's a CTIA adapter, so take that for what it's worth.

I think this is what you're looking for...been using it for over two years and haven't had any issues with it ar all.

edit: I think Astro includes one in the box but they say it's for the Xbox, it'll work on your PS4

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

You need a TRRS adapter for this to work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ

Hey guys, I need some help on my setup. I think what I am looking for is a mixer. Here is my setup:

I want to use my Sennheiser Game Zero headset with both my PC and my Xbox One without having to switch the input between the two sources every time. It would also be nice to listen to music on the PC while hearing the game audio from the Xbox simultaneously. From what I have read so far, a mixer is what I need.

I already have the stereo headset adapter for the Xbox one controller and this adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So I already know the headset works with the Xbox.

My PC uses the Asus Xonar Essence STX soundcard.

So is a mixer what I am looking for? If so, what should I buy for my situation. I don't need one with any fancy EQ features, just something simple. Would prefer to keep it under 100$. I'm also assuming I will need some adapters.

I am also concerned that introducing a mixer would degrade audio quality. I have also read that splitting headphones to multiple sources can damage ports or equipment if not setup properly.

Sorry if this is in the wrong section or formatted incorrectly, this is my first reddit post ever, be gentle.

How do your headphones connect to your computer?
If they use bluetooth, just pair them to your phone.
If they use 2x 3.5mm audio plugs, then this adapter should work.
If your headphones have a dedicated non-bluetooth USB plug, then you might be SOL.

I'm not sure I understand the issue if you're using a usb dac? But maybe this is what you need?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687762&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B006T65CXE&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1R3P5MKS5EK2S5ZFE7TR

ok this is awesome, I will buy the xbox adapter tonight from BestBuy since the price is the same. I also just purchased this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=ox_ya_os_product

It looks like it should work to convert my 3 poles to 1 4 pole and it says it should be be here Friday. At any rate though I only need game audio and still have my 4 pole iphone headphones. Thank you again for taking the time to explain this out!

Would have to get from Amazon UK, links I'll buy at below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I41H7US

Heres a good budget headphone option.

https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA7NT5JX7120

Here's a mic, any mic will do as long as it's detachable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002EQ6E9E/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FKTC7528BMW6EMA91NB1&dpPl=1&dpID=71jX0sibQ1L

And here's and audio and microphone splitter. Make sure the splitter you end up getting has a dedicated audio and dedicated microphone input.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501544553&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=audio+and+mic+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=41ifj0%2BHelL&ref=plSrch


This is the braided cable and heatshrink. The cable to manage the separate cables, also you can personalized the color, and it looks cool honestly. There's also some heatshrink it just seals the end of cable sleeves.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UHJCFI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501544947&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=braided+cable+sleeves&dpPl=1&dpID=41B4XLeDZpL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NI3LOQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501545009&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=heatshrink%2B3%2F4inch&dpPl=1&dpID=41wA38KfTAL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1


And finally here's a video on what you'll be doing with the above cable and heatshrink.

https://youtu.be/xWR4yYGd3u4

One last remark, the price of all this starts at around $30 dollars or so. The rest of the price is up to you on what headphones you end up choosing.

Visit r/Headphones for recommendations and an idea of what makes good headphones...good.

Here is where I bought mine and it was the cheapest I found, for US anyway. It says it ships to Germany.

DSS2 Ebay

You will need these two wires to use a mic/headphone. The DSS2 comes with everything else from that ebay listing. Mainly, the optical and power cable.

3.5mm 4-Pin

Some people confuse the above splitter with other look alikes. You need a 4 pin splitter and not a 3 pin.

3.5mm Male To Male Stereo Audio Cable

These are both needed to make a separate mic work and pass the signals and stuff. You can probably find a cheaper 3.5mm male wire though.

Also, like I said above, you still need the microsoft adapter.

Np and Good luck =)

Well it's a mic and audio splitter so if I changed sides it wouldn't register the microphone. Should I maybe spend 10 or 15 bucks on a new splitter to see if that works before I spend a ton of money on something else? I think this is the one I bought

use a 3.5.. splitter that splits up the headset and microphone into their own jacks and then plug a normal male-male cable into the mic jack and your phone, make sure to turn your phone way down if you do this as it will be crazy loud to other people

this is the kind of splitter you'd need https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're using a mixer that has aux sends, you can set up a mix minus using your phone or other device.

You'll need a Headset adapter for your phone. As well as these two cords, Aux to 1/4" mono and Aux to Stereo 1/4".

From here, you can run the Aux to Stereo 1/4" from the Split Headphone Jack into an open channel on your mixer. Run the Aux to 1/4" Mono from your AUX SEND to the Split Microphone Jack from your phone. That way you're getting the audio from the phone into your mix, and using your aux, the caller can hear you without hearing themselves.

This Video could help.

Wireless:
The microphone is mediocre, but it gets the job done. The sound they produce is good and they fold up.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z8PWGNG/

Wired:
Studio monitor headphones will give you the most true sound. They also have replacement parts available, as companies buy them by the fleet. You will need a adhesive mic and some wired adapters.

Monitors
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000AJIF4E/

Mic
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R98JVVU/

Edit: Adapter
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/

I just ordered this, which I think this might allow this to work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh my mistake, your headset might have come with a cable that looks like this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_cp_267_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q19T4GXA6QV4DYGBSXYH If it didn't you have to buy one to get the mic to work.

Sure, you'll need one of these. Just plug it into your controller and plug your microphone and headphones into the Y-cable. That's it, that's all! Make sure the Y-cable supports both microphone AND headphones-- I've had places try and sell me headphone splitters (use two headphones in same jack...)

Yeah. You need a the official chat adapter and one of these

I just tested it and I could not get my modmic to pop up in party chat.

But I did plug this into the controller with the modmic and it did say I was talking. I dont have any friends online that could tell me how it sounds though.

So, question, I used this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And it doesn't work at all, its by the same manufacturer, and its just awful garbage. But the one you have works fine, as in you can use your mic and you can hear other people's mics too? Mine won't let me listen to other people's voice chat for some reason.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/180-6740495-5194532?ref_=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0UOetb1ECR7K7

This is the adapter I have. You wanna make sure the adapter will support mic and audio joy just audio

Are your beats headsets actual headsets with a mic, or just headphones with no mic?

To use a mic and have sound come thru you need the right adapter. I use this one. It needs to have 3 contacts(3 black lines).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is it really? I use it for my Xbox One and everyone tells me I sound good and it is really clear to hear me. I do not use a soundcard/amp since I have it just plugged into my controller with this adapter

answer to your problems:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm using this one to use my G430s with my XB1. I'm pretty sure the PS4 works the same way, unless the XB1 adapter does something magical?

Anyways, if someone else can confirm for you, this works for both sound and mic.

Thanks for the advice man, this gives me a lot of stuff to test out which will help me get to the issue much faster.

I've switched the 3 pole plugs around. When I do, the audio stops working and the mic works, but it's very quiet, so that just makes another problem lol.

I've also taken another spare headset and both mic and audio work. I haven't been able to test it on another Xbox controller yet.

Right now I believe the main culprit is the 2-1 adapter it comes with. People have suggested that those with the same issue should get a new 4 Post Y Splitter, or a better quality 2-1 adapter. If the same issue persists on a PS4 controller then I'll be switching to another adapter, since some good quality ones are only about $5-$6. Here's a link to an adapter that was suggested to me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ?at=&force-full-site=1&pc_redir=T1&redirect=true

Thanks so much for your help, and I'll be troubleshooting soon.

I have a similar set up using my ps4. I use this adapter and it works great. You can also get an astro mixamp if you want to get some higher quality sound, this is my plan in the future.

It's a four pole plug not a 3 pole plug meaning it's meant for a mic in plus stereo out and ground I believe. You need something like THIS then you should be able to use whatever headphones and mic you want. I have senheiser hd598 and mod mic 4.0 and it works great. Though you may want THIS as well to control volume more easily.

First off I would recommend returning that headset and buying her something better like a HyperX Cloud Stinger but if that isn't possible here is the splitter you need.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485109411&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=headset+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=41WCy3b0sCL&ref=plSrch

Xbox stereo headset adapter plus something like this http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

You can get audio splitter cables. By aux cables do you mean stereo (TRS) 3.5mm minijack? Like, is it one of those headsets that has a separate stereo (TRS) minijack for the headphones , and then a mono (TS) minijack for the microphone? If that's the scenario, then you could get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Which would allow you to plug the male trrs (Tip Ring Ring Sleeve) connector into the ipad, then plug the mic output on the headset into the mic input on the adapter... Then you could take the stereo output on the adapter and use a male to male minijack trs cable (e.g. http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-CMM103-Stereo-Minijack/dp/B000068O37 ) into the E1.

But yeah, could you provide some more details about how you want the signal flow to work? I thought on one scenario you may want one of these http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M1860J4?psc=1 as well...

Of course using an audio interface is the way to go to make this less of a spaghetti cable scenario, but adapters are a lot cheaper eh.

with basic things like this, brands don't tend to really matter at all as long as it has decent strain relief and doesn't immediately fall apart. something like this is fine

It uses the extended 3.5mm stereo/mic combo connector commonly found on cell phones, most likely. If you don't have a cell phone headset, you'll need to buy one of these most likely.

I may be of some help. I was in the same position as you a couple months ago.

First you have to decide, wired or wireless.

Wireless: A lot people suggest the ps gold headset ($100). As a gaming headset, they're decent but from what I've read, the sound quality is not great. If all you do is plan to play games with it and you don't care all that much about sound quality then this may be your best wireless option. A better wireless option would be the Astro A50. Reviews seem to say that the sound quality on the A50 is pretty good but this comes at a much higher price ($300 new, $200 refurbished). SteelSeries also makes a good wireless option at the same price point of the Astro.

Wired: If you go on head-fi, everyone will say the best option would be to buy a decent dedicated full-size headphones(price here depends on budget), a separate mic, and something like this to connect to your controller. This is true but I didn't like this option. Having two cables going my controller to my head seemed like a bit of a hassle and I wanted as few wires as possible. I wanted a quality wireless setup, but I couldn't justify spending $300 for a setup I'd only use to game.

I did find the V-Moda boom pro which would replace the cord on their headphone's with an in-line boom mic thus eliminating one more wire. Paired it up with the V-Moda M80(You should be able to use it with anything form the vmoda line, but don't hold me to that, you should be able to find out yourself easily), which to my surprise got great reviews on head-fi. I bought them for around 80 on an amazon lightning deal. They're pretty good, especially considering the whole setup cost ~$100. Build quality is very high, sound quality is good, a little bass heavy IMO but that is perfect for gaming. I also wouldn't mind taking these out with me on the colder months as they're not too bulky. They also come with a pretty cool carrying case.

I'm very happy with this setup now and I think the next step up from here would be to get a wireless setup.

Hope this helps.

Source: I do have quite an extensive headphone collection so I do appreciate a good set of cans.

Just get an adapter that seperates 4-pole 3,5mm to seperate mic and audio out. Like this one; http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427027411&sr=8-1&keywords=4+pole+adapter

Then plug regular headphones in the 3,5mm audio out and the 3,5mm from the Yeti to the mic in. Maybe not the best solution but it should work.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Gaming-Headset-Technology/dp/B00CQ35C1Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1426837297&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+headset
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item

Hey there, unless I've misunderstood (in which case, my apologies), I'm in the same boat as you. I just recently ordered: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_sim_e_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=02WW6SHMRYH8EXK9DW75

It's just a 3.5mm splitter for audio and mic input, several people have claimed it to work, such as: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/691087-playstation-4/69819108

DS4 -> Splitter -> ->Headphone/Mic

Well.. I just buy the zalman mic and a startech splitter to connect my ATH headphones to the DS4. I couldn't do it like you say so... I spent 15€ and my headphones have a really good mic now :D

Could you confirm that I bought the correct items?

http://www.amazon.es/dp/B00029MTMQ/
http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ

Thanks again :D

You can use [something like this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_dpYevb11GBXFX
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_dpYevb11GBXFX)

Non-mobile:

• http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZOVW0Q
  
• http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ
  
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You'll need something like this that is a 2x 3 pin 3.5mm F -> 4 pin 3.5mm M. Try to find a product that doesn't cost as much as the shipping though.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383230900&sr=1-4&keywords=trs+to+trrs

No, I've never come across one. I presume your headphones have a TRRS jack plug (the extra Ring is for the mic). In which case you could use a breakout cable such as this https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ in order to bypass the amp for your mic and plug that straight into the pink mic port using a trs jack cable.

EDIT: silly me, this is the wrong way round/ wrong gender. You'd need a female TRRS socket instead

I have the ATH-M50x and as you probably know, it works on its own as a pair of headphones through the 3.5mm port in the controller. I believe the issue about having a separate microphone and pair of cans running through one controller was solved a while ago on this sub. IIRC, it involved buying the correct Y-splitter on Amazon, and connecting the corresponding input/output wires from the M50x and mic (in your case, the Snowball). There was also a way to create your own splitter. As I dont have any experience with that kind of stuff, it seemed quite daunting to me, but maybe you can do it.

EDIT: I found another old thread about this issue, and this adapter/splitter was recommended: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

The person who recommended it never actually used it for this purpose and it was never confirmed nor denied that it worked by the OP of the thread. Though, it seems as if it should work, as it's advertised as a device to join/split microphone and headphone signals.

Hey, do you know you can use any headset with separate Mic / headphone jacks by using a splitter cable?
This is the exact splitter i use with my Steelseries Siberia V2's and it works great on both Mac and my Xbox, if you've already got a headset lying around maybe you could use something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ENT324Y8PERR8HGZ86QB

here are two apps (.exe, not win10 apps) that can help with noise redux/sound quality

• http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/
  
• http://www.hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm
  
  the first is a free 'digital mixing board' that gives you control over all or most of the sounds coming through your pc, and what gets sent out-- to obs/xsplit/etc. you then can choose 'voicemeeter' as a source in obs.
  
  the second is a sandbox of sorts for adjusting sound input (from mic or other sources) with eq, noise gate, gain boost, just to name a few. search 'vsthost plugins' and I'm sure you'll find more than you need.
  
  so to answer your 2 questions:
  

1. with voicemeeter (and banana) you can choose two separate usb mics as inputs, as well as differentiating your onboard audio-- so altogether, three sound sources. I run my mic through vsthost, with an vb-cable as an output, which is then an input source for voicemeeter.
   
   
2. do you want a headset specifically to hear as well as amplify your voice? or do you just want the mic function. a y-splitter (this one, for example) will let you use regular stereo headphones (you can pick your favorite ones) as well as the mic. even with a usb mic, voicemeeter will allow you to hear whatever else is routed through the board. I would suggest spending a bit more on a quality mic, not a decent headset.

You can get something like this to separate the input and output from the macbook 3.5mm jack:

StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NHuoybDGNWKK9

I use this splitter/adapter with the g230 headset.

You could always get an adapter like this one, and choose your own headset and mic.

Thanks, the one I speak of is linked is the post, but here it is again: link


Would that one work?
Cuz I'm trying to get a TRS cable to plug into a TRRS input, so I'd plug the TRS mic into the mic side of that and then plug the TRRS end into my iphone

You would use one of those green/pink (headphone/mic) splitters (this is the one I use.) The A40s or the mixamp should've come with one, but they're pretty cheap if not.

Assuming this is one of those combination speaker/mic ports, you want one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ?th=1

A splitter is different and doesn't work in the direction you want.

Proper chat adapter would work. Something like this.

I also have the Cloud 2 headset, and love it. You can't go wrong with either.

get this plug the mic in the mic hole and headphones in aux hole then plug the male end to the ps4
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451279166&sr=8-2&keywords=mic+audio+splitter

Hmm. I may have tried something similar last week actually. (Without success. My goal was to actually attempt to use my MacBook Pro and DAC to patch in copyright free music and my mic into a ps4 twitch stream).
Can you outline what you're thinking so I can get a better picture? Is your DAC also a headphone amp/have a headphone out?

Is it: PS4 optical out->Computer (optical)->USB DAC out -> headphones?

One idea that comes to mind is to take a regular 3.5 patch cord and use the ps4 controller headphone jack as a line out to your computer, if the optical idea doesn't work. (Though at this point I have to wonder whether using the Bluetooth audio and whatever quality compromises result may or may not negate the purpose of the DAC :). )

I actually found the output from the controller to be pretty darn good considering.

Or you could try using something like this to connect both your headphones and mic to the DS4 controller (your mileage may vary)

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ


Personally I think it's worth it to look out for a good used home theater receiver as the good ones can take a surround sound signal and output it through the headphone jack in a very nice 5.1 simulated way. I found a NAD home theater receiver on craigslist for $50 a while ago.

Here's a list for ya.

Sennheiser HD 558

Astro Mixamp

Modmic 4.0

Cable that routes Mic/Headphone into Mixamp

Got more info from https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/21buru/getting_your_chat_adapter_to_work_properly_a/

> Most PC headsets fall under this category, since basically all PCs have separate mic and speaker ports to allow stereo sound. Purchase This to hook up the speakers and mic together and plug the remaining port into the chat adapter. If the mic still doesn't work, purchase the OMTP to CTIA adapter in the link above under the 3.5mm 3 black band setup.

And I think this is the link you may need, but double check me on that: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395760523&sr=8-1&keywords=omtp+to+ctia+adapter

Warning: incoming wall of text. I can't comment on what twinzlol says but if you can indeed stream your xbox one to Windows 10, then that would probably be the most cost effective way of doing it.

I used to stream from Xbox One through an Elgato USB capture card and it wasn't ideal but got the job done. Biggest downfall was that due to USB speeds, there was a time delay of a couple seconds that made syncing the game and my webcam video / commentary audio a nightmare but after tweaking it a bit, it works well enough. Even after upgrading to a PCI-E capture card, the couple ms of delay may be enough to cause disadvantage when playing a super fast paced FPS like CoD. Because of this, you can never really depend on using the OBS preview to actually play a game and will almost definitely require two screens. One to actually play the game on and the other to manage your computer / OBS.

As far as a headset for audio goes. Would she need the headset to act strictly as headphones for the Xbox One and a microphone for OBS or does she need the microphone to chat to friends in an Xbox Live Party as well? Both can be achieved (it's how I used to stream) but the latter is a little more complicated to set up. Basically though, you will either need to purchase a PC headset (that has two separate jacks on the end; one for audio and one for microphone) or you'll need to buy an adapter similar to this if you get one with a single jack at the end. The headphone one goes into the XBox One controller for game audio and the microphone one goes into the line-in on your PC and use it as your microphone in OBS.

I'm new to headphones, dacs, and amps and I had a couple of questions. Can I use something like this headset adapter to combine my headphones and modmic into 1 audio cable going to this dac&amp? I'm trying to reduce the amount of cables I have to run to my computer which is in a closet in my home theater room where I play a few games, stream videos, and watch blu rays. Also, can I add a USB 3.0 hub before the dac&amp? The hub would be helpful if I want to get away from my wireless keyboard and mouse. My plan is for this to all go into an armrest space in my recliner and just have one USB cable going to my desktop about 8 feet away. I'm completely open to other ideas to accomplish this if this sounds terrible.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

I can't find, nor begin to imagine what your adaptor would look like (I do understand you though).

The best help I can give you is try a USB-3.5mm and then a mic+audio to 3.5mm. (eg. here and here)

It will be a klunky dongle mess but hey still better than the new MacBook's experience

Something like this should do the trick.

Do you switch by changing the cable that's plugged in? You could simply get something like this and keep both devices plugged in permanently. This adapter has 4 'pins' and therefore supports headsets (like those that came with your smartphone).

you need something like this adpater

Maybe a 3.5mm jack type issue (TRS vs TRRS) ? Did you test with different cables ? Maybe you need an adapter (such as an Y-type with microphone on one output, and headphone on the other) ?
this kind of thing : https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=br_lf_m_ceuun2nq7wpk4e9_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=aht

Hello

I bought a separate microphone and headphone but my laptop has only one jack. but i have no idea if it works with splitter so in that case is it better to take a USB one ?

So should i take this one

https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-MUYHSMFF-Muyhsmff-Splitter-Adapter-M/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521384368&sr=8-4&keywords=microphone+headphone+splitter

Or this one

https://www.amazon.ca/aceyoon-Headphone-Microphone-External-Converter/dp/B078S19G5V/ref=pd_ybh_a_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WKN8PT8Y52ZSAB936ZC1

And with the USB And can i use the microphone only in the usb and put the headphones in the normal jack ?

should i take the usb to be sure it works ? how about the quality

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Test this, If you can plug in some old iphone earbuds that have the microphone and the mic/headphones work with the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm adapter just get this:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_8?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1522215139&sr=1-8&keywords=3.5mm+to+headphone+mic

If not, buy something like this with the adapter linked above:

https://www.amazon.com/Houbox-Lightning-Headphone-Adapter-Charging/dp/B0776PV44V/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522215046&sr=8-5&keywords=lightning+to+microphone+adapter

Then, if you need RCA L and R channels separate, get this:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-iXCC-Shielded-Gold-Plated-Stereo/dp/B019D048XC/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1522215191&sr=1-3&keywords=3.5mm+to+rca

I actually have the 598 and vmoda boom mic, but I'm currently using the vmoda mic with my ad700s. You can use a Y splitter like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_h3vzwb5YR272P to pair the two together.

Alternatively, you can pick up the Phillips SHP9500 that has a 3.5mm jack that pairs nicely with vmodas.

https://youtu.be/aipXii-qWiQ pretty knowledgeable guy reviewing the SHP9500. Praises the headsets for being really good. Around 6mins in you can see him plug in the vmodas directly to the headset.

https://youtu.be/R6p9a_a-T_4 here's another video of him reviewing the microphone itself(also paired with the SHP9500)

Hope you find this useful.

I think you need one of these. I'm not 100% sure though.

Yes you're absolutely right in that they're similar. I use my X12s with my Xbox One using a long USB extender cable (since the USB and headphone plugs are next to each other), and I use the green and red plugs with these: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ. Works great with my controller with built in headphone port, though it'll work with the regular headset adapter since our headphones have hardware mic monitoring

Josi Minea Black 3.5mm Male to 2.5mm Female Headphone Audio Adapter Extender Jack Stereo or Mono for Apple iPhone 6 / 6 Plus / 5S / 5C / 5 4S, iPad Air / Mini, Samsung Galaxy S6 / S5 / S4 / S3, Note 4 / 3 Nexus 4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia & Most Smartphones & Tablets - 3.7 inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011HNG458/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_NkdGwbZ7QTRJH


Also

StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_midGwb4ZPTKMY

Yep, one of these will do.

Yes. No.

Maybe use this instead.

Any headset and mic adapter should work. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

What you're looking for is something like this: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Headset-Microphone-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B004SP0WAQ

But be warned, these types of adapters don't work that great with controllers. It needs to have the right type of plug on the end (and not all plugs are the same).

Read more about it here; https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/connect-compatible-headset

You'd need to get a cable to split the audio and microphone. I think that's all you would need. I also have the headset adapter to control volume and mute microphone

Analogue devices will never show anywhere in the device manager.

Also you need to contact HyperX support. My guess is that Blade and this headset have different 4-pole plug layout (PS4 vs PC)

You might need something like this (double-adapter yay) if contacting both support departments leaves you with nothing

More specifically, this adapter: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Here you go

Could you link that Sennheiser audio adapter which combines the headphone's and the microphone's cable into one 3,5mm port?

Is this the same thing?

Edit: Ended up getting this one.

I'm using g430s with a $5 combiner and they are working fine

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_2

Does the adapter look like this? Notice on the male side ( the side you stick into your PC ) how there are 3 black bands. This differs from headphones because headphones only have 2 black bands. The adapter linked should support your microphone along with headphone. It's possible your adapter will work, but you're plugging the wrong thing into the wrong plug on the adapter.

The Xbox stereo headset works with PS4, I used it with my PS4 in parties with friends and they hear me fine. Just have to go Adjust devices to send all sounds through the headset.

I also use a razer kraken pro (and several other headphones) with a lapel mic connected to through a 3.5 mm headphone/mic splitter like this. This set up also works for both.

I also have the PS Silver headset, I haven't tried the mic on it on a xbox one stereo adapter tho.

I've looked into using a similar setup on PS4. It is possible to get game audio through your headphones while using a mic plugged in though the controller. However the PS4 will try to play all incoming chat back through the microphone, thinking it's a headset. So you can talk to everyone else, but you can't hear them, which is a bit of a problem.

There are two relatively straight-forward ways to fix this, both involving using an adapter to 'trick' the PS4 into thinking your mic+headphones are one device. The first method uses a 3.5mm y-adapter which you then plug into the headphone jack on the DS4. The alternative method uses a usb to 3.5mm adapter, which you the plug into a USB port on the PS4. In either method you just plug in your headphones and mic into the adapter, and it should work as you would expect.

Both of these methods will let you hear both game and incoming chat through your headphones, while using a separate mic. Keep in mind however that you'll likely need an amplifier to take full advantage of your m50x's.

Quick disclaimer; I haven't actually used either of these methods, this is all just information I picked up while researching this a couple months ago, so I don't know how well they actually work when it comes to volume levels or whatever. If you want more info, here is a head-fi forum post on the subject.

You have to be careful because many of these adapters are made for use with smartphones and have a different pin out. (4pole cables that work with apple devices do not work with xbox stereo headset adapter and vice versa).

This one is said to work with both Xbox One and PS4 headsets via the questions and answers section.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Those are all gaming headsets which are rarely ever worth the price, especially from those brands.

You'll get far superior audio quality (especially at high volume), comfort and value out of a decent normal pair of headphones + clip-on mic.

For headphones, check the Head-Fi list of recommended cans by price range over here, pick the best you can afford or just ask over at /r/headphones.

As a cheap and pretty good clip-on mic, pretty much everyone recommends this one.

If you want to use it on a PS4, which has - I think - only the 4 pole mic+audio combined port, just use something like this.

Also, take care that your audio output has enough power. I think the Dualshock 4 can drive headphones up to 32Ω? You might to read up on that.

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This doesn't only apply to gaming and consoles, ofc. Never buy gaming headsets or soundbars or prebuilt PCs etc. There's always a better DIY solution unless you're really lazy.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

That I honestly don't know about, I use this hub thing that came with my sound card. It sits on my desk and has a mic, and I can adjust it and turn on noise cancellation. So I never had that problem. I'd say if they aren't cranked to the max your microphone shouldn't pick it up, but you need to look for a mic that has very good noise reduction. A very popular cheap mic like the Zalman clip on mic is notorious for picking up every sound in the room. I'd take a look at the ModMic, expensive but worth it. Also, the cable is not detachable from the headphones, so a mic like the V-Moda Boom Pro won't work. Oh and for consoles you're also going to need this to connect your mic.

Got this one. http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SP0WAQ
It could be that your headphones + modmic just require more power than the controller gives out. If that is the case you will need an amp.

You'll want something like this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

Oh, one thing I'm a little confused about. So I won't be plugging my headphones directly into my external DAC anymore since the DAC is being connected to the stereo selector via RCA? Btw I do have a headphone adapter here. So I connect my headphones with this adapter into 1, my TV into 2, DAC into 3, and my lepai into the last slot, 5. Now, what if I wanted to listen to TV, through my bookshelf speakers, and use my headphones for my PC? Which switch would I have to turn on? I hope that made sense and sorry for all the noob questions

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395760163&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5mm+speaker+mic+combo
You would need the chat adapter.

You need like a reverse-splitter thingy...


https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-MUYHSMFF-Muyhsmff-Splitter-Adapter-M/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492399352&sr=8-2&keywords=audio+mic+splitter

Thank you very much for the suggestion. I hopped into a game of cod and tried it out and it DOES seem to work; although I only had time for one game I will definitely test it out more tomorrow. If it does continue to be buggy do you think something like this would do me any good?

Meaning I would unplug the green sound plug from the back of my monitor, plug both the green and pink into their respective plugs in the headset splitter adapter, then the male of that into the xbox stereo adapter.

Lol I'm sorry if I confused you at all but once again thanks a lot for your help.

We are using this cable. It works fine.

The one that was wired incorrectly is not part of our setup anymore. Instead we are using this.

I have the same headphones and use the zalman mic with it. I use this cable and it's worked fine. Don't make the same mistake I did (three times) in buying audio only cable like the one you listed 😅

Bought this one
.It splits the audio and mic. Like people are mentioning it all depends on how many stripes the adapter has.

With something like this in my phone I can use my sound card set up and microphone that I already have to get voice chat. But I shouldn't have to do this shit anyway.

This is what I currently use for my Gen 1 Clouds.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1501271046&sr=1-4&keywords=Headset%2FMic+splitter

That splitter goes into the MixAmp Pro and it works fine...

Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AP0yCbAMC0PK7

I use this for my mic solution and it works pretty well.

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Splitter from Amazon

SteelSeries V2's pretty old but they get the job done.

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This would do the trick: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_sim_107_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41WCy3b0sCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=19JVS7N6EE7MB2EGM7HY

Steelseries Siberia V2 Pick Your Color

Headset Adapter



You can alternatively use any 3.5mm stereo headset with the adapter if you choose as long as it has a seperate mic and headphone jack. You can use this setup with a PS4 or any Android or iPhone if you wish.

I have a mixer for my setup, though I have an xbone.

1. Yes you will definitely be able to control 2 inputs.
   
   
2. This is a little more complicated. You have to use an adapter like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411316777&sr=1-3&keywords=microphone+splitter+adapter) one connected to your controller and then plug those into your mixer. The microphone connection should be connected to an aux send on the mixer with whatever microphone you want to use connected to it. The headphone connection will be connected to a stereo channel on the mixer in the same way as your PC. I'm not sure exactly how ps4 controllers work but you may want to buy a separate wired controller just to connect to the mixer.
   
   If you have any questions feel free to ask.

I have an old wired mic and headphone Gamecom headset I still use when I forget to charge my wireless. You can buy a Y adapter off of amazon for 5 bucks to make it work. Dont blow a bunch of cash on something that you wont make a difference.

[Link for adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage)

Yes, something like this splitter will do the job. You can find them just about everywhere. You'll need a stand alone mic to plug into it though.

This is probably the official one: https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PCV-05-Combo-Adapter/dp/B00IM36VU0/

There are a lot of companies that make the same thing but for cheaper, many of which should also be fine, but the quality varies. StarTech is an OK brand, at least the one cable I bought from them, and they make one, available on Amazon for $6.39.

Technical details of what you need:

• Male TRRS 3.5mm connector on one end and dual female TRS 3.5mm connectors on the other end.
  
• Unfortunately, there are two standards for how these things can be wired, and the standards are called CTIA and OMTP. (See the 3rd diagram here.) But apparently CTIA is way more common these days (general required for Android phones), so that's probably what your cell phone needs.
  
  If you go digging around for other products, avoid cables that let you use two sets of headphones and also avoid cables meant for camcorders. They will look similar but won't work for your purposes.

You would need something like this, to plug the microphone in. Then you need to go into the sound control panel, and reroute audio out back to the Surface's speakers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496566845&sr=8-2&keywords=trrs+splitter

A clip on mic is a stand alone microphone that would clip on to your shirt. Something similar to;

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O

or

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Microphone-Omnidirectional-Smartphones-Cancelling/dp/B016C4ZG74/

These kinds of microphone are usually cheaper than a modmic.

Then you use any pair of headphones you like and add an adapter such as;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

and plug it all into the controller.

You need a few cables. I couldn't check the gender of the cables coming out of the X31 so verify that all genders are correct before pulling the trigger.

1x 3.5mm 4 position splitter
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496339425&sr=8-3&keywords=4+position+3.5mm

1x 3.5mm to RCA adapter
https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Right-Audio-Female-Adapter/dp/B003LVDWOQ/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1496339291&sr=8-14&keywords=3.5mm+to+rca


Basically the 3.5mm to rca adapter will plug into the headset side of the splitter, then the headset mic will plug into the mic side of the splitter. Then all you do is plug the splitter into the controller.

Edit: This might be wrong.. really wish I could see the connections on it.

Well if your Astros have a mic on them that could possibly be a problem, don't know which mic it would pick up and if 2 mics being plugged in would be an issue. But the 2 black lines vs 3 black lines does seem like an issue, I think you want 3 black lines for the end jack.

1. Antlion Audio Y Adapter
   
   
2. StarTech.com Microphone and Headphone Splitter – 3.5mm
   
   
3. HTTX 3.5mm Male to Female Headset Splitter Adapter
   
   These are 3 solid options for you, the Antlion is the best quality but it's $20 so you could easily go with the other two if you want cheaper options. The Antlion may also be at the Microcenter but regular splitter cables that work should be there as well I'm guessing. If your splitter has a microphone and headphone icon on the female jacks and the 3 rings on the male jack then it should be fine, I would hope that the dude at Microcenter didn't mislead you with both the headphones and the splitter cable haha

You probably want one of these!

You would need something like this.

The headphone jack on current model MBPs come with the microphone port integrated into it, just like on iPads and iPhone 6S-and older devices.

You can use this adapter, or something like it to get separate headphone and mic ports out of the single port.

ok, I shouldn't have said record optical because i dont think theres a cheap audio interface that can do that, mine is 900 bucks. So, what you can do, is use this splitter https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496900226&sr=8-2&keywords=trrs+splitter

put that into your controller, now all audio is going through to your headphones. But instead of your headphones, plug it into the elgato audio in. Now, what you can do, is listen to ALL audio (game,chat,yourvoice) from your computer. The only thing is, you will need to get your microphone into the controller with a TRS 1/8 in headphone jack. That depends on what kind of headset you have. Its a little different for everyone but thats where you might have success.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497992429&sr=8-2&keywords=mic+and+headphone+adapter

You almost certainly have a combined speaker/mic jack rather than separate jacks. You'll just need a splitter cable, something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Connecting only the speaker jack will not affect the 7.1 in any way. As the other poster said, it's in software.

I had my X11s set up using the following method and it worked. I had to buy the following things:

Xbox One Headset adapter

Optical to RCA converter

Optical Cable

You'll plug one end of your optical cable into your Xbox One and the other end into the Optical port on the Converter. Then, plug your red and white RCA connectors on your X11s into the Red and White jacks on the Converter (you now have game audio).

For chat, there should be a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter that comes with the XB1 headset adapter. Use that.

This is how I used my X11s when the adapter first game out.





Another possibility I just thought of while typing this up is using something like a PC-headset to Smartphone Adapter. In theory this should work, but I have not tested it so i cannot guarantee it.

In this scenario, you'd simply take the Pink and Green 3.5mm connectors on the X11s and plug them directly into Mic and Speaker Jacks and then plug that adapter into your controller.

Hope this helps.

Doesn't have a specific name, just look for "ps4 headset adapter" and make sure it has those 3 little black rings

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486741034&sr=8-1&keywords=ps4+headset+adapter

I have tried recording audio on phones with cheap lav mics and I got usable results. I also tried a shotgun mic with my phones and it did a very good job. Of course I needed to buy a headphone-mic splitter to connect a 3.5mm mic to the phone (just plugging a 3.5mm mic in phone doesn't work). You can get these splitters for couple of dollars on ebay.
The phone headsets record sound well, so you can use them too.

Please be aware that you will need to do more work in post (syncing, cleaning up noise, trying to match the qualities between multiple recordings) but it is worth a try if you don't have money to spend.

For android, I tried this app and found it well suited for my needs.
This app let me records USB mics using OTG cable. Worked extremely well.
I don't use iPhone so I don't know any apps but I am sure you can find some good ones.
Good luck.

> male to female 3.5mm cable with an in line microphone

"3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F" Apparently is one way it is described. Good luck if this one I link isn't useful.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Ah okay, good to know the impedance is fine.

For the adapater, you mean one like this? :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00NIGLAAW&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=12K8W3MZZY1S5K4SY1EG

So I want an adapter with a male adapter like this as opposed to this?

Edit: I believe this is what I need. Steering wheel module (PAC SWI-RC if it matters) into the headset plug and mic into the mic plug?

A 4-pole 3.5mm plug is usually called a TRRS plug. Tip, ring, ring, shield. A 2-pole plug would be tip and shield. But you want the mic to be on the 2nd ring and the shield.

I would recommend an adapter like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Headset-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

You can use this for the computer.

You could plug this in and then plug in a 3rd party mic in via 3.5mm plug

StarTech.com MUYHSMFF 3.5mm 4-Pin to 2x 3-Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter - M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_IXxAub1DAQBWP

I tried this with no success.

you'll probably have to get something like this.

If you try it, message me if it works, yeah?

Just two on both headsets.

What kind of splitter would I need?

EDIT: Would this (http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415733598&sr=8-1&keywords=headset+microphone+splitter) allow me to plug the headset and microphone into the same pc jack and bypass the need for plugging it into my speaker?

Kraken, the USB powered or the audio and microphone (green and pink cable) one? If it is the USB, it doesn't work. If it is the two cable version, you need a Microsoft Headset Adapter and a Converter. My recommendation? Just buy the Microsoft Stereo Headset.

This + headset + phone.

Done!

As long as it doesn't use usb you can use any headset with the stereo adapter on xbox. You man need one of these to connect it to the xbox

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416637265&sr=1-1&keywords=Headset+Splitter+Adapter

That definitely will work! Just make sure it a male TRRS jack to a 3.5 mm female mic jack and a 3.5 mm female stereo output jack. If you are in the States, just order either of these 2 splitters from Amazon.

1. https://www.amazon.com/Headset-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1536526951&sr
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/HTTX-Splitter-Headphones-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B01HAVSPOY/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1536527326&sr=1-2.
   
   I have the second one myself and use it with my ModMic 5 and Sennheiser headphones with my Xbox One (also mobile Android, PC, and PS4 compatible).
   
   The other option is you get a Vmoda BoomPro Mic instead of the ModMic. It would be an inexpensive 1 cable mic solution compatible with your headphones, but then you would have to return your ModMic. They both sound good (I own both) but I have to use the more expensive ModMic in my case because of the sound leakage of my Sennheisers.

I don't know how the PX22 works, but keep in mind that if you end up having to plug the mic into the DS4 (likely), you'll need this or a similar adapter to get it working correctly. I recommend the hard white adapter version if you can go for it.

https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-MUYHSMFF-Muyhsmff-Splitter-Adapter-M/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_cp_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=82EDJ86BR76JQV35KBD5

is that one good? (if it isnt it has to be .ca so i can find prime shipping)

I dont think so. You if you want to use your pc headset that has separate audio plus mic jacks you will need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411316777&sr=1-3&keywords=microphone+splitter+adapter

https://smile.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523512745&sr=8-1&keywords=StarTech.com+Headset+adapter+for+headsets+with+separate+headphone+%2F+microphone+plugs+-+3.5mm+4+position+to+2x+3+position+3.5mm+M%2FF

Use this adaptet with your USB to 3.5mm adapter and the Cinema FV5 app, which allows you to select line in for audio.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Single sided cable means that the cable comes from one side (the left ear cup). I don't remember if the bundle comes with an adapter, but worst case scenario you just need to buy one.

> Also I think the mic has another wire jack for it so I'm not sure how that would work

could you clarify, I'm a little confused.

I remember when gaming laptops used to do that, but now I think they use a combo port. When you get it, if it only has one jack, it is probably a combo. Check the manual to be sure, and get a $5 adapter. I will research further and update.

EDIT: yep, it uses a combo jack. You can get a $5-10 adapter that combines your headphone jack and microphone jack into the combo jack. You need to plug both into the double end before you stick the single end into the notebook.

eyah, after some research that was the same conclusion i came do.
i found this adapter will it work?

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473613080&sr=8-3&keywords=4+pole+splitter

With this adapter, and this microphone, you can use whatever headphones you want.

If you're positive that your PC can handle a TRRS jack, then you just need a 2x TRS female to TRRS male cable/adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

This splits your iphones 3.5mm jack into headphones + mic, and in theory it should work.

However I'm not sure if the Volca's line-out is amplified enough for the iphone to even hear it through the mic jack.

I've never tried anything like this so take my words with a grain of salt lmao, it should work though.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

This is what I bought for mine. Works like a charm

Get this: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1474053373&sr=1-1&keywords=ps4%2Bheadphone%2Bsplitter&th=1

here you go

and another one

and maybe this one

hopefully one of those work

Cheap headset that works great.

http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Gaming-Headphone-Headset-Microphone/dp/B00DU2CHE2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409179955&sr=8-2&keywords=headset

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-4&keywords=3.5+cable+adapter

Bingo. You need a splitter with 4-pins ("3 black rings").

I have this one, and it works great with the DS4:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

thats exactly what im getting lol. i might order it tonight as a matter of fact.


by the way, i have steel series siberieas which has 2 diff cords for mic and headset, would this cable work fine?

http://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-MUYHSMFF-Muyhsmff-Splitter-Adapter-M/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407006697&sr=8-1&keywords=microphone+headset+splitter


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Well the headset adapter is required for my setup but I highly recommend it for many reasons. It will be a bit above your price range though.

Headphones: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Headphones-Burl-Wood-Accents/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407304998&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd+598

Easily the most comfortable pair I have ever used, can game for hours without even knowing they are there.

Mic: www.modmic.com

Great quality microphone, and super versatile.

Splitter to connect it to the headset adapter: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407305184&sr=1-1&keywords=mic+and+headphone+splitter

What's your budget?

I'd get a good set of headphones. Do a bit of research to find the best pair that fits your budget. I own the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250Ohms. I'm happy with it. It's an open back headset so sound will leak in and out. If you prefer more isolation, look into closed back or semi-open.

Get the headset adapter for the Xbox One for $25.49.

Add a clip on mic like this Zalman Zm-Mic1 for $7.56.

Finally, you'll need a 3.5 mm splitter to join the headphones and mic. The thing you want to make sure is that there are three stripes on the plug. If you look at the plug on your typical set of headphones, you'll notice the plug only has two stripes. For the adapter, you have to make sure there are three stripes cause that's what allows you to combine the microphone and headset. Here are a couple of options: 1 and 2.

For my exact set up, you're looking at exactly $183 before taxes. You'll have a much better pair of headphones than what you'd get if you went with a Turtle Beach headset that's in the same price range.

TRRS splitter

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/

Nope, that will only split the audio into two jacks. How's this instead? It should ship to Canada.

Something like this plus this would probably work.

What's the microphone?

And you mean you have a jack like this with either a headset or microphone and headphone symbol next to it? In that case, assuming your mic just has a 3.5mm jack, you'll need something like this. I haven't looked for the cheapest one, so I'm sure you can find one cheaper that does the job just as well.

Thanks, found the correct splitter!

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_267_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QP7V99BAAMHA6ZXA1VH0

If you already have sennheisers, just buy a seperate mic and attach it using the adapter. You'll end up saving like $150.

This is the adapter you need:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393833829&sr=8-1&keywords=StarTech.com+MUYHSMFF

omg a topic i know something about.

• The big difference between them are openback One vs closed back zero. If you want to be able to hear the world around you or perhaps have sound through the tv/speakers while being able to hear just your friends in the headset then choose One. If you want to isolate yourself from your potentially noisy house choose Zero.
  
  
• Open back headphones are great in quiet rooms because the soundstage is bigger, idk how to explain this you just have to try openback and close your eyes one day to know what i mean. Closedback headphones dont leak bass, so if you like that rumble when you fire a rocket launcher then stick to closed back.
  
  
• For those saying to get a 598 with vmoda boom pro. I'm not saying don't, but heres my experience. I have a PC320 which is basically an older Game One. I love it but I wanted more, so I did the whole 598 with vmoda boom pro. I find the auto mute on mic lift way easier and way more intuitive then finding the knot in the wire every time, same goes for the volume. It should also be mentioned that you need a tiny little adapter to fit a vmoda boom pro into the HD598. Problem is from all my searching theres really only one item that fits. While many people sell this same item the quality control is terrible. I've gone through 8 adapters so far and all 8 start cutting out and causing problems after a week of use. I bought what is bassically same item from 3 different people. all terrible. Idk maybe the people using 598+vmoda boom pro are just really lucky , but for me its just not worth it even when it works and I've gone back to my PC 320 for gaming. I still use and LOVE my 598 for music, but the difference between the 320 and the 598 for GAMING purposes imo is less then noticeable. Now, if your gonna go 598 with desktop mic or a headphone that doesnt require an adapter then thats a whole different story.
  
  Lastly If you decide to buy game one or zero, some advice from a PC320 user. Idk how much the mic tech has changed but with a fan pointed in your direction even on low, its not fun for others. buy This and life is good again. One really weird thing. I used my PC320 for my ps4 for a time and I noticed something strange. If I used a Y-adapter and plugged it into my DS4 controller the mute part didnt work even when I lift the mic. BUT if I used a USB adapter and plugged it straight into my PS4 then the mute works. Still no idea why this is.
  
  Edit: If you use the 598+vmoda boom pro combo and your adapter doesnt look like this, where did you get it from? link please?
  
  edit: changed all the instances i could find of me accidentally saying modmic when i meant vmoda boompro

I just picked up the following two items for my ATH M50X and couldn't be more pleased:
http://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98JVVU
(I got uni-directional with the mute switch)

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

That's true. If the app is able to read the mic signal on a TRRS jack as recording input (GarageBand does, apparently), then an adapter like this might work.

Buy the cheapest lavalier mic you can get and an P3 to P2 adapter. I have a Sennheiser as well and it works flawlessly with this adapter and mic. I dare to say that the mic audio is way better than the audio from Sony Gold headset.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-free-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJNRQM/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463771427&sr=1-3&keywords=lavalier+microphone

I use an older model Razer Carcharias (with the split mic/audio connectors) plugged into an adapter for my PS4 and it works.

So I'd need http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ basically... Alright. Still a pain in the ass. Too bad I already bought a Behringer UCA202 card. Also, the laptop doesn't have an internal "stereo mix" option, which furthers my audio-related woes.

Yes what you need is this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdm_7VVstb0M8PC8W
And the Xbox one headset adapter and they should work

I have a similar setup on my machine, it can happen a few different ways. My tower has speaker jacks on the front and rear of the computer, also my old logitech headset came with a USB speaker dongle. When I'm on that machine I have three options for sound and can choose between them.
To the OP, some of my games and music will switch instantly the moment I press to change the default. Occasionally though apps like Skype are hardcoded to use whatever is in their individual preferences.

An alternative that I used to use was something like this and then just control the volume on the headphones or speakers independently.

That's it I think!

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397248199&sr=8-1&keywords=Headset+Splitter

Found it on Amazon. A bit cheaper. Anyone find it even cheaper. Like on DX.com?

Any and all. I'm using this with these headphone and this mic. Still won't work.

I also have TB's. I'm pretty sure they won't work because the cable is only a 3 conductor cable not 4.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509554336&sr=8-2&keywords=startech+splitter

I got this one

This adapter works!

What you would do it connect your headset to this.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ATYFT2JFWS7QX4B38EB

Disregard the USB dongle thing that comes with your headset. The headset splitter combines the chat and audio cable into 1 and you would connect that to your mixamp like normal.

Yes sir, that's exactly what you're looking for, and depending on what they charge for shipping, something like this at amazon will do the same thing...

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Don't waste your time with optical adapters for the x11. Just get this http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-MUYHSMFF-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_cp_pc_0

plug green and pink into one and and the other end plug into the new chat adapter. Be sure to plug your usb plug into something that will give it power (a free xb1 usb port or a wall charger)

With THIS You can

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TN8YG4S8BE03YD314QZ1

You can still use chat with the DSS2. It just involves some adapters.

1. If you're using a headset that just has one 3.5mm trrs plug, you need a splitter to split that to a male 3.5mm Headphone and a male 3.5mm mic jack.
   
   
2. You then need a male 3.5mm TRRS splitter to two female 3.5mm jacks, one is a female headphone jack, the other is a female mic jack. (This has to specifically be a pc headset adapter cable that specifically splits the mic and headphone not just one that allows two people to listen to one plug)
   
   
3. Connect the female mic/headphone adapter to the chat adapter of your controller (or directly into your controller if it has the 3.5mm port)
   
   
4. Plug your headphone jack of your headset into the DSS2 headphone port. Plug the mic into the mic splitter connected to the controller. Run a 3.5mm aux cord from the headphone splitter from the controller to the back of the DSS2 into the aux port.
   
   
5. Turn your chat balance on the controller (or in the guide if your controller has the 3.5mm jack built in) all the way to chat and adjust the volume appropriately.
   
   You are getting surround sound directly from the DSS2 fed into your headset The mic is going to the controller so people can hear you, only the chat is coming from the controller and being fed into the aux port in the back of the DSS2, allowing you to hear chat and it is laid over your surround sound. You can adjust the volume of chat via the stereo headset adapter or the guide if your controller has the 3.5mm jack built in.
   
   This allows you to use chat on the DSS2! It is what I currently use.
   
   If you have any questions feel free to ask.
   
   EDIT This is what I bought, and although you can find it cheaper on monoprice or ebay, I had Prime so it was 2-day shipping for me:
   
   

• Long 3.5mm extension This was to give my controller some distance from the DSS2.
  
• PC Headset splitter for controller This plugs into my extension cable that is plugged into the controller.
  
• 3.5mm Aux This plugs into the aux in the back of the DSS2 and into the headset port of the adapter above this one. (Any 3.5mm aux cord will work, I just wanted something short)
  
• Headset adapter for headphones use this adapter if your Headset doesn't have two plugs, one for mic and one for headphones. The headphone plug will go into the DSS2 headphone port, and the mic will go into the female mic port on the adapter connected to the extension 3.5mm cord attached to the controller.

You will need the headset adapter and [this.] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Startech-com-3-5mm-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1409958309&sr=8-5&keywords=3.5+mm+splitter)

So then it's just a splitter for using multiple inputs/outputs. You need one like this:

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Hello! I am looking to purchase some equipment to improve the sound quality from my iPhone while recording my piano pieces, nothing major just as a hobby. I am quite confused with the different type of setups available and would love to receive some advice. Here is the setup I have planned:

iPhone -> Headset-Microphone 3.5mm splitter -> Neewer NW-700 Condenser Microphone

However, I understand that I have to provide power to the Neewer microphone for it to function well (and not drain the iPhone's battery). What would be the cheapest way to go around doing that?

The problem you have with not being able to hear your friend is because the headset adapter is taking control of chat. If you only have the mic going into the adapter and you are getting audio from some place else you will not hear voice chat. The audio has to come out of the adapter as well.

I think this is what you have yes? http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/itemDetails/T777-1066/T777-1066-out04-kg.jpg

If that is the case and you are not afraid of a bunch of cables coming out of your controller here is a possible solution:

You will need the previously mentioned cable http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_u.W7tb0EYW852 you can plug the pink mic cable right into the mic end of that cable.

For the audio you need to turn your 3 other cables into a single stereo 3.5 with something like this http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Console-Adapter-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0006U3ACY

in conjunction with one of these http://www.showmecables.com/product/3-5mm-Stereo-Mini-Plug-to-Dual-RCA-Plugs-6-IN.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=933&zmam=49733141&zmac=5&zmas=1&zmap=933&gclid=Cj0KEQjwgryfBRDn7cvY-pOit4cBEiQAB3nTbmJWQ7KJtba5nFTz0sX8K-fmBK5eu1LdzGdDV-EYz3oaAoz_8P8HAQ (you can find them longer)

You can even use the cable you said you already purchased so all of the cable mess doesn't have to hang directly off the controller.

Hope this helps.


Edit: you can also find this type of cable in just about any length if you need to extend the mic cable. http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY-STR35-CBL6-Stereo-Extension-Female/dp/B0017T9XDI/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408228231&sr=1-7&keywords=3.5+extension+cable

Original Comment by MonstaMike

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>That could be your problem because I know the ports have to be the designated ports for the connection.
>
>[here's the cable I'm using](StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z5UYxb9Y04YK3) it works and has those designated ports

In theory these should work. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

Any link u can provide for this 4-pole combiner?

EDIT: this is what I was talking about. Do u mean the same?

StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_Z7Q2AbSYA7YN6

Think of this as a reverse splitter

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ

They're probably outside your budget. This would work and should be budget friendly:

6Ft XLR Female to 3.5mmm Mono Male Cable $5.99.
Headphones/Mic splitter TRRS, $6.99.
Behringer Ultravoice Xm8500 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, Cardioid pattern, $19.99.
Total investment per person: $32.97

Edit: I'm assuming with this setup that everyone has a smartphone. If a newer iPhone, you'd need an additional lightning to 3.5mm adapter. Ugh.

Yea, even if the mic has a separate plug. You're going to need something like this. Both plugs go in to one side then the other goes into the controller.

I missed that when I read it.

Any idea how it would handle 3 pull 3.5mm jacks? Would it pass through all of it or just the stereo audio?

I would have to convert each input and output with one of these.

When you plugged in the mic jack of your headphones your computer configured itself for microphone input and no headphone out because that is all it saw on the jack that you plugged in. If you plug the headphone side back into the jack you will likely need to go into the Playback Devices and set the Headphones as your default playback device. You will likely also need to go into the settings for the audio card itself and say that the jack is for headphones instead of a microphone. Realtek single jack audio cards usually prompt you when you plug in something as to what you want it to be. That same setting is configurable in the settings for the sound card.

As for going forward, I'm seeing this adapter mentioned in several forums as a possible solution to adapting an old two jack headphone to a single jack sound card:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-muyhsmff-adaptador-divisor-auriculares/dp/B004SP0WAQ

It is. You'll need a splitter, like this.

What's your budget by the way?

[this is what you need] (https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ).

Correct, there is no mic-only input. I mean, on my T420 there's a mic on the laptop itself even if you don't spec it with a webcam, but no mic jack. I think the idea is that if you're a person who needs a mic-only input, then your setup probably doesn't use the laptop's mic-in anyway. You're either a podcaster or streamer with a USB mic, or a professional audio person with a whole external sound card setup. Sound quality just isn't that good with built-in audio chipsets. For people like you and me that have older gaming headsets with separate plugs, adapters are pretty easy to find.

Turns a 3.5mm combo headphone/microphone port into two distinct ports – one 3.5mm headphone jack and one 3.5mm microphone port

You have to make sure its one of the splitters that has 3 black rings on the post.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ that one works great for me.

The headset adapter is amazing.

At least for me, using my astro headset with one 3.5mm plug for both sound and mic, it plugs right into the adapter and everything works. If you have two plugs at the end of your headset, you are gonna need one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1419697744&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

I can even mute my tv, blast the volume on the adapter, and sit across the room listening to whatever game/tv I'm playing.

It has volume buttons, a mute button, and can change the volume between voice and the game sounds.

I use it constantly.

Edit: just looked up the headset, probly won't be able to use the mix amp with the xbox one unless it has an optical cable. If it does you are good just need the adapter. If not you are still good just won't get the mix amp volume controls and such.

Get one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B006T65CXE&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ACC88SKS414XTTG56V8

one of these, your call on how much you care about voice quality.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clip+on+mic


these kick the shit out of any console gaming headphones. You're paying for an "interesting" color scheme and a giant logo, it's a bit of a racket. good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_10?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1479579378&sr=1-10&keywords=sennheiser

Nah. I never got kinect. The ideal set up is for all sound to be played through my receiver/amp + headphones with a lavaliere mic attached to the headset adapter. So far this hasn't worked on xbox one because the console forces all voice chat output through the headset adapter if it detects anything plugged in. It worked flawlessly on 360 though.

And yes, I know I can plug headphones into another adapter, but the xbox headset adapter itself doesn't output at enough strength for my headphones to sound good. This means I would need a different amp powering my headphones. Maybe I'm being petty, but voice chat with random people on xbl isn't worth it if i have to put about 18 feet of wiring between me and the controller or sacrifice sound quality and immersion.

You should be able schedule the initial interview as soon as 12-24 hours after signing up. I think from my sign up date to hire date I completed the entire process in 4-5 days! Which was awesome because I desperately needed work at the time! You choose when to do the interview based on the available time slots. However, there are trying something new where you can do a completely self-recorded initial interview, which has some advantages I'm sure. You will have more control over exactly what you are sending them and hopefully show something professional enough to get above $18/hour and closer to $20 or $22!

I would not invest a lot into props unless you are hired by VIPKID. In every stage of this hiring process, you will have access to the power point of what class you will be pretending to teach, so you can find those props ahead of time around your house, or make a few simple drawings. So while in practice you will need a variety of versatile props, the interview is all about getting a very specific case correct. All I purchased was a large white poster board to hang behind me, some post-it note letters to create an alphabet on the sheet, and use markers to draw some colorful shapes/animals/people/etc. on it as well. I would recommend, however, buying a small handheld dry erase board! They are so versatile and it is a small investment cost to apply for this job and look way more professional. I also purchased a nice attachable microphone which I will link below. Don't get too obsessed with finding tons of awesome props, though. Many applicants often focus too much on props and not enough on their communication skills!

If you are hired, I also have a whole list of what props and setups to get then. I'm all about keeping it simple and not having my supplies take up a whole room in my house! :D

This microphone is awesome if you want to turn your good headphones into an amazing headSET!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R98JVVU?ref=emc_b_5_t

Just get an attachment like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00IRVQ0F8&pd_rd_r=DEJHY7WRFT67AY404A9J&pd_rd_w=5fpY3&pd_rd_wg=jPQH8&psc=1&refRID=DEJHY7WRFT67AY404A9J

or

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004SP0WAQ&pd_rd_r=FBN4YFJYQDXP8FHBXX06&pd_rd_w=VZKVa&pd_rd_wg=y9wMc&psc=1&refRID=FBN4YFJYQDXP8FHBXX06

I bought everything in B&H so that I didn't even have to wait for shipping!

No matter what you choose a headset is going to require multiple wires. For mic quality no gaming headset is going to give you good quality (and they'll give you even worse sound quality). This setup is around the same as the Astros with their mixamp and is infinitely better quality in both sound and mic along with comfort.

• Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones
  
  
• ModMic (version 4.0)
  
  
• Turtle Beach DSS2 Mixer
  
  
• Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter
  
  
• Headset Adapter
  
  If money is no option you could also get the AKG 701's which are amazing headphones.
  
  Also here's a little quality comparison with the mod mic to other headsets.
  
  People who say Astros are good don't know what good headphones actually sound like.

You want one of [these] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510488988&sr=8-1&keywords=adaptor+3.5+mic)