External microphone not detected, tried everything

aquecoucou

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Hello, i'm using a Siberia V2 headset. Here is my laptop : Asus ROG G741JM-T4065H

I'm using this splitter : Amazon.com: StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F: Electronics

My headset is in the soundtab, but no microphone (except the internal one) is the recordtab :
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My headset works fine with a windows 7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 64 bits
Are you sure the Tip/Ring/Ring/Sleeve is what is used on your PC? Many with one jack are standard Tip/Ring/Sleeve and are a combo jack - can be used for either mic or headset but not both.

I just researched two other ASUS laptops and that is the way they are - jack that can be used for either but not both.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
I'm pretty sure, because when i plug only my headset (green jack) without the splitter, it works, but sitll doesn't work when I plug the pink one alone.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 64 bits
I've tried without success to get a 4-pole headset to work with my Asus laptop which has the single audio combo jack. The only external mic I was able to get to work had a stereo 3.5mm plug.
So I'm thinking unless you use a break-out adapter it's either/or...mic or headphones. I've read lots of threads and I don't see anyone having luck with a 4-pole headset.

Asus X200ma, Windows 8.1, Realtek's latest drivers...
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
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