[SOLVED] Mic Problem - Detects that something is plugged in but no audio coming through

[max.stowell]

Recently I built a new PC and everything was going great, until I noticed that my mic wasn't bringing audio through anything that I was using. When I listen to the device, all I hear is static. The headset is not broken because I plugged it into my phone and used it and it worked well. I've tried installing the audio drivers that my motherboard recommends me use, and still nothing happens.

Relevant info:
-windows 10
-motherboard X470
-most recent realtek audio drivers installed
-most recent nahimic version installed

 

[yorben_vandyck]

and you are sure you selected your headphones as the main audio input and output device?

 

[Solandri]

The headset is not broken because I plugged it into my phone and used it and it worked well.

Most headsets which work with phones use a combo headphone+mic port. A single connector which carries both left and right audio, and the microphone.

Most PCs use separate ports for the headphones and mic. One for left/right audio (headphones). One for the microphone. To use a single-plug style headset with a PC, you need a Y-adapter.

https://www.cablechick.com.au/resources/image/trrs-diagram2.jpg
https://www.amazon.com/MillSO-3-5mm-Jack-Adapter-CTIA/dp/B071NDLCGC