Bootcamp Windows 10 won't recognize headset

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suzy450 Author

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Bootcamp Windows 10 won't recognize headset

So I'm running Bootcamp Windows 10 on my iMac 27" (Late 2013) and bought

a headset with a built-in microphone. (beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd

Generation)). There is a microphone and audio 3.5 mm jack and obviously

would not work unless I bought a y adapter, which I have done. The y

adapter works perfectly fine on my iPhone 6s and on MacOS (Mojave) and

I'm able to use the built-in microphone. Now, the problem is on Windows.

It still only recognizes the headset as regular headphones with no

built-in microphone. I'm not sure what to do, any help would be

appreciated. Thank you. :)

iMac 27", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 4, 2020 3:19 PM

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Answer 1

Loner T

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Jan 4, 2020 6:14 PM in response to suzy450

Based on your link, the TRRS jack goes to the iMac headset port (since there is only one port on the iMac). These connections are problematic on the Windows side.

It is interesting that your original one worked. Were you using a splitter with the original headset device as well?

In most cases, typical workaround includes a USB Dongle, that will accommodate a TRRS or split (Headset + Microphone) connection.

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Answer 2

Loner T

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Jan 4, 2020 3:54 PM in response to suzy450

Is the Y-adapter splitting the Microphone and the Headphones or splitting the TRRS into two parts. TRRS connections to Windows have issues on Windows on Mac.

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Answer 3

suzy450 Author

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Jan 4, 2020 6:21 PM in response to Loner T

Without the splitter, it did not recognize any microphone and I didn't have anything to use for several days. With the splitter, it still doesn't recognize it but I found a workaround by using my PS4 controller's headphone port. It works but the signal doesn't go in all the way which is odd considering it also 3.5 mm and makes the microphone quality subpar. But I did find this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=psdc_3015427011_t3_B07RS11M1T

Would this potentially solve my problem?

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