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#How to setup usb headset how to#
#How to setup usb headset Pc#
#How to setup usb headset Bluetooth#

#How to setup usb headset Pc#

You can do this by firing up some media on the PC or utilize the test function in Windows. Now we'll need to test the output to make sure we've selected the correct device, and everything is working perfectly.

#How to setup usb headset how to#

(See below how to rename a connected sound output.) It's possible to rename each entry on this list to make it easier for you to decipher which is which. This could have in brackets either USB or the brand and model of the onboard motherboard audio - it depends on which connection type the headset utilizes. Select the sound device in the drop-down menu.

Left-click the sound icon in the taskbar.

Firstly, we need to check Windows has the headset selected as the default output device.

Once you have the headset connected to the PC, it's time to make sure Windows has sound levels and the like set up and configured correctly. The most important factor in sound quality will be the soundcard on your motherboard, comparing it against a dedicated digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

#How to setup usb headset Bluetooth#

Wireless: Whether it be Bluetooth or requires a dedicated USB wireless receiver, these headsets remove all cables between and your computer, allowing you to sit more comfortably without fear of creating a tangled mess.ĭepending on the case and motherboard installed on a desktop PC, there may be available ports on or near the front of the chassis, which could prove useful if you have a short cable or have no free ports on the rear.

USB: USB-powered headsets offer enhanced experiences thanks to inline amps, controls, and other features, though, in terms of quality, there isn't a huge gap between USB and 3.5mm jacks.

(Pink for the microphone, green for the headset.)

3.5mm jack: Older and more affordable headsets usually have the cable split at the end with two 3.5mm jacks, one for audio out and the other for the microphone.

This can be achieved by hooking up the cable's end on the headset to an available port on a PC or connecting it via wireless. Simple, we know, but it's easy to get this step wrong if you're not familiar with available ports for audio on a PC.

To use a headset, you're going to have to plug it in. With even the best PC gaming headset on your head, though, you still won't be getting the absolute best experience until you've set it up properly.

Headsets are also particularly popular with gamers, who require the products to appreciate the atmosphere created by game developers and to speak to fellow teammates. A headset can be an essential tool for communication, particularly when working from home, where you may need to block out surrounding noise just to get work done.