How do I get my wired headset mic to work on my PC ?

 If your headset (earphones) mic is not working on pc but the headset is good, then you are at right place. Here we are not talking about USB headset

What is the Problem ?

Above 3.5 mm jack has three strips which means it is stereo and can take mic input, if there is two strips then it is stereo but no mic input and if there is one strip then it has mono channel. Stereo + mic input port is most commonly seen in mobile phones and latest laptop/pc.

If your PC has different port for headset and mic as shown in the picture, then you will be able to use only headset by connected connected your 3.5 mm headset jack but the mic would not work because this will only support stereo channel output as there is no pin inside the port which will make contact  with the 3rd strip which is responsible for microphone input. 

Different port for audio output and audio in

 In this type of PC You have to use Head Set Audio Splitter to connect your wired headset.

Head Set Audio Y Splitter

Procedure

1. As your PC has 2 ports, connect headset jack and mic jack of Headset Audio splitter to Headset          and Mic Jack of PC respectively.

2. Now connect your headset 3.5 mm Jack to the port on the Headset Audio splitter.

Now You Are all set. 

To test the microphone :

1. Go to settings
2. Click on System
3. Click on sound
4. See fluctuation on test your microphone when you speak.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Check the output and input device, if it is not same which you are using then select your device.

If there is problem in audio output then click on troubleshoot. Your problem will be solved else try updating your driver.

This bar will show fluctuation when you will speak

Comment Below if the problem is not solved !