Another Mic on windows issue

Kiedoy · Jan 1, 2010, 03:05 PM

Hey everyone,

I know this issue has been beat to death but I still can't get it fixed.

I am trying to get my logitech USB 350 headset to work on bootcamp on my imac. I am running XP. I can get sound to come in the headphones, however the mic is SUPER LOW. I know this is a known issue, but I can't find the solution.

If someone could please help that would be amazing!

I'm not sure if there is a mic boosting program that I could use to help with gaming but no one can hear me.

Borderlands is not that fun with friends with out a mic

Thanks so much in advance for any help you guys can provide.

thejadedmonkey · Jan 1, 2010, 03:33 PM

I am mostly sure that it is a hardware issue (the mac has a line in port, not a mic port) and you'll need to use an external sound card or a different computer.

Other options include a bluetooth headset... and that's all I can think of.

jonbravo77 · Jan 1, 2010, 03:36 PM

I just bought a Dynex USB headset/mic and it works great. In the sound settings under recording see if there is properties for the usb mic, there should be a level set that you can increase the mic level.. I am running Win7 (on bootcamp) or I would check for you.

Kiedoy · Jan 1, 2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejadedmonkey

I am mostly sure that it is a hardware issue (the mac has a line in port, not a mic port) and you'll need to use an external sound card or a different computer.

Other options include a bluetooth headset... and that's all I can think of.

I am using a USB headset not a line in port. I am aware that the line in is at line in lvl. Thanks.

Kiedoy · Jan 1, 2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonbravo77

I just bought a Dynex USB headset/mic and it works great. In the sound settings under recording see if there is properties for the usb mic, there should be a level set that you can increase the mic level.. I am running Win7 (on bootcamp) or I would check for you.

You didnt have to boost your headset mic lvl when you first plugged it in?

Kiedoy · Jan 1, 2010, 08:36 PM

has anyone else run into this issue at all that could help out?

Jan 1, 2010, 03:05 PM	#1
Kiedoy macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	Another Mic on windows issue Hey everyone, I know this issue has been beat to death but I still can't get it fixed. I am trying to get my logitech USB 350 headset to work on bootcamp on my imac. I am running XP. I can get sound to come in the headphones, however the mic is SUPER LOW. I know this is a known issue, but I can't find the solution. If someone could please help that would be amazing! I'm not sure if there is a mic boosting program that I could use to help with gaming but no one can hear me. Borderlands is not that fun with friends with out a mic Thanks so much in advance for any help you guys can provide. __________________ 24" iMac 2.4 GHz c2d - 4 GB RAM MBA 11.6" 1.4 c2d - 4 GB RAM 12" Powerbook G4 1.33 GHz - 1.25 GB RAM 32GB Black iPhone 4
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Jan 1, 2010, 03:33 PM	#2
thejadedmonkey macrumors 604 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pa	I am mostly sure that it is a hardware issue (the mac has a line in port, not a mic port) and you'll need to use an external sound card or a different computer. Other options include a bluetooth headset... and that's all I can think of. __________________ MacBook Air • 17" MacBook Pro • iPod Nano • Apple TV Custom Windows 7 Desktop • Surface RT • WP7 "Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment." - Mulla Nasrudin
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Jan 1, 2010, 08:36 PM	#6
Kiedoy Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	has anyone else run into this issue at all that could help out? __________________ 24" iMac 2.4 GHz c2d - 4 GB RAM MBA 11.6" 1.4 c2d - 4 GB RAM 12" Powerbook G4 1.33 GHz - 1.25 GB RAM 32GB Black iPhone 4
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jonbravo77 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ	I just bought a Dynex USB headset/mic and it works great. In the sound settings under recording see if there is properties for the usb mic, there should be a level set that you can increase the mic level.. I am running Win7 (on bootcamp) or I would check for you.
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