Hello,
I have a Windows XP computer that I use for software development (compatibility) (I also have a Windows 10 computer).
On my Windows XP computer, I use Skype for VOIP with my development team. As far as sound goes, I have some Realtek speakers (which have fine volume), and a USB headset (which also has fine volume). I just got a new headset that goes around the back of the head instead of over top, which is what I prefer, and this new headset is not USB - it's the oldschool green & pink jacks. (To be more accurate, it has only one plug and it came with a splitter to green/pink. Like this: http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_241004_1.jpg )
There is a physical volume slider on the headset cord, which is at max, and a physical mute, which is off, but the volume through these things is extremely low. As a comparison, with my USB headset, I could have my Skype volume at 30%, and it was fine. With my new headset, I have my Skype volume at 100%, and it's still way too low. This leads me to believe something is wrong, as this is way too much of a natural hardware difference. I looked up reviews of the headsets, and haven't seen anyone complain about the volume being too low.
I do have a "Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the taskbar and I know there's a lot of options in there. I tried messing with them (unmuting stuff, raising levels etc), and it has had no effect.
Any ideas on how to raise the volume? It's a brand new headset right out of the box. Gear Head BN2450NC. Thanks for any advice.
Edit: I should add for clarification that other people can hear me just fine with this mic. The issue is only my speakers on the headset. Everything is far too quiet. 🙁
I have a Windows XP computer that I use for software development (compatibility) (I also have a Windows 10 computer).
On my Windows XP computer, I use Skype for VOIP with my development team. As far as sound goes, I have some Realtek speakers (which have fine volume), and a USB headset (which also has fine volume). I just got a new headset that goes around the back of the head instead of over top, which is what I prefer, and this new headset is not USB - it's the oldschool green & pink jacks. (To be more accurate, it has only one plug and it came with a splitter to green/pink. Like this: http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_241004_1.jpg )
There is a physical volume slider on the headset cord, which is at max, and a physical mute, which is off, but the volume through these things is extremely low. As a comparison, with my USB headset, I could have my Skype volume at 30%, and it was fine. With my new headset, I have my Skype volume at 100%, and it's still way too low. This leads me to believe something is wrong, as this is way too much of a natural hardware difference. I looked up reviews of the headsets, and haven't seen anyone complain about the volume being too low.
I do have a "Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the taskbar and I know there's a lot of options in there. I tried messing with them (unmuting stuff, raising levels etc), and it has had no effect.
Any ideas on how to raise the volume? It's a brand new headset right out of the box. Gear Head BN2450NC. Thanks for any advice.
Edit: I should add for clarification that other people can hear me just fine with this mic. The issue is only my speakers on the headset. Everything is far too quiet. 🙁
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