[SOLVED] Microphone works with mobile phone but not with PC

[Endre555]

I bought a cheapie 3 dollar lavalier mic from ebay, and I gotta be honest for the price it's absolutely amazing. Only problem is it doesn't work with my computer. When I plug it into my phone, it works fine and records audio normally, but when I plug it into my PC, it detects it as a microphone but can't pick up any sound from it except a constant static noise. The microphone has a 3.5mm jack connector, and 4 pins on it. I guess it is wired up differently than what my motherboard's 3.5mm audio-in jack needs, or it only accepts 3 pinned microphones. I'm pretty sure I need some kind of adapter and then it might work, but I don't know WHAT adapter. Could you help me?
Thanks

P.S.:I've used my compter with other microphones and it worked fine with those.

 

[R_1]

yes you need a three ring (4 conductor) to 2 x two ring (three conductor) splitter.

the three ring setup is for mobile devices, PCs use the two ring ports only.
example only not an endorsement shop around.
https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Sp...c+adapter&qid=1566499513&s=electronics&sr=1-3

three rings in, two two ring ports out

 

[Endre555]

yes you need a three ring (4 conductor) to 2 x two ring (three conductor) splitter.

the three ring setup is for mobile devices, PCs use the two ring ports only.
example only not an endorsement shop around.
https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Sp...c+adapter&qid=1566499513&s=electronics&sr=1-3

three rings in, two two ring ports out

Alright, thanks!