How to connect headphones to a computer?

Headphones are a very useful tool when working with a computer. However, many users still do not understand how to connect headphones to the computer, and face various problems when trying to establish a connection. In fact, everything is very simple. The most important thing is to understand a little about the types of connection. Let's expand the capabilities of the device together.

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Highlights in connecting a headset to a PC

Any modern model of a finished computer has a sound card in its design, which is either built into the motherboard or taken out as a separate component.

Important! Just pay attention to the fact that the front panel of the personal computer has several different connectors for connecting various devices. For headphones, the common standard is to designate the connector in green, and for recorders, pink or red. Also, in some variations of the assembly, suggestive images are provided that are drawn or engraved above the interface you are interested in. It's no secret that the headphone models have the corresponding color notation.

It is customary to equip a computer type of headset with a rather long cable of good quality, which boasts a long service life and impressive playback quality. If you have such a device, then it only remains to connect it, combining green with green, and pink with pink.

Important! Please note that in order to establish a connection between the device and the laptop, identical manipulations must be performed. The difference will only be in the location of the interfaces on the device case.

If we started talking about laptops, then we should mention the combined connectors, which are often called headset. This interface looks exactly the same and differs little from two separate ones. The only difference is the color designation, which is not regulated in any way, but such inputs are indicated by special icons.

How to set up headphones on a computer and what problems may arise? Let's look at the most common cases.

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No sound

If all the wires are placed in place, then the sound should begin to play normally. But it also happens that no result follows after the connection is established, therefore, we recommend that you pay attention to the following tips:

1. First you need to do a headphone performance test. Try using a different sound source to connect: mobile device, player, TV.
2. Make sure that the latest drivers are installed on your computer. If your speakers reproduce sound, then everything is fine with the software, otherwise, go to the device manager (using the control panel).
3. Take a look at the columns titled “Audio Outputs and Audio Inputs,” and also pay attention to the “Sound Devices” option. Make sure that there are no red characters in the above lines, if there are any, reinstall the drivers for the equipment.
4. If both the headphones and the software show their best side, then it only remains to complain about the sound settings in the operating system. Perhaps the volume slider is lowered to a minimum. Just check it in the lower right corner by clicking on the speaker shortcut.
5. Next, go to the control panel and open a window called “Sound”. In the menu that opens, you can take a look at all the settings that have been set. It happens that the gain is twisted to a minimum - just pull the slider back to the maximum.
6. Evaluate the work of the light graphic indicator, the movements of which indicate the full operability of the device. If the strip does not change in any way, then the problem lies in something else.
7. If your device has a sound recorder, then configure it on the tab with the name “Record”.

Important! If none of the tips helped connect the headphones to the computer, we recommend that you contact a qualified service representative at the service center.

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We carry out the connection together with the speakers

Some users are interested in those cases when on a stationary personal computer there is only one interface for connecting speakers and a headset. It is unlikely that anyone would ever want to pull the cable back and forth. Such an activity not only gets on the nerves, but also quickly wrecks all wiring.

Of course, you can connect your speakers using this input, and the headset is already connected to them - but this is not always convenient or possible, especially when it comes to a device with a built-in microphone.

The best way out of the situation is to use a single line input. In other words, both devices will connect to the computer in parallel.

Important! With this connection, sound will be played from both speakers and headphones. When you need to work in a headset, simply turn off the speakers using the power button on their case.

To implement this method, you will need a special small splitter. By the way, such a purchase would cost only $ 3. You can find such an interesting product in any technical store that specializes in wires, CDs and other small things for a PC.

Important! The only drawback is that the recorder will have to be connected in a standard way using the appropriate connector. If your system unit is equipped with a good front panel with a pink interface, then buying a splitter completely loses its relevance.

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Now you know how to set up headphones with a microphone on a laptop and PC. The most important thing during operation is to keep in mind the software update, as the developer is always striving to help the user achieve the best quality playback and recording. Have a nice listening!