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new headset not showing up

Jan 15, 2015 1:45AM PST

hi... i have just bought a turtle beach xl1(yes i know it is for xbox) and I have bought all the adapters to make it compatible with my pc. The only problem is that my computer is not picking it up as a microphone, I have tried going on control panel, checking to see if it is disabled and the headset just does not show up... but I know that the adapters work because I can hear through it. what should I do?

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The thing is
Jan 15, 2015 1:48AM PST

Windows never did "detect" a microphone when it was plugged in. It's a Jurassic era design so I don't expect it to show up.

Just like all those before you, try to get ANY microphone working on the input jack and if nothing works on that jack you have a fine discussion with your PC's maker.
Bob

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There are a couple video on youtube that may help.
Jan 15, 2015 10:26AM PST