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[Solved? Kinda] Mic won't pick up sound properly (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/linux4noobs@programming.dev
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Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.1// Logitech G433 with on-wire microphone

Yesterday my headset-mic just felt like not picking up sound properly anymore. I do not recall doing anything that could cause this, like updates etc. I can scream directly into my micorphone and nothing. Yet, when I tap on it it suddenly records sound perfectly?

I tried

  • rebooting
  • installing system updates
  • reinstalling pipewire packages
  • replugging my headset
  • checking and increasing sound levels of the mic using wpctl wpctl get-volume 50 Volume: 10.00 wpctl set-volume 50 100 wpctl set-volume 50 10000

I am at my wits end here. Do you have any ideas how to solve this?

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[–] [S] 2 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

It's wired. Sadly the only PC/headset I've got access to 🥲

And for the cord, I don't expect it to be broken since it can still relay audio perfectly, which isn't a guarantee, but a girl can hope xD

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    does your library have computers you can test the headset? Keep in mind the headset is a seperate speaker and microphone. The microphone can die with the speakers being fine. They usually do not die at the same time.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 child)

    What about a friends computer? Is it usb or 3.5mm jack? I have a headset that has a 3.5 that plugs in to an adapter for usb. If similar is there a way to test just with 3.5 jack? Maybe an old phone/walkman/cdplayer/boombox or something. I know im showing my age here. thought about it and those devices wont help you test your mic but an old recorder might work.

    Is there any internet café's/libraries near you, they might have what you need. It's worth a try but the more I think about it, since you have audio it's most likely a connection issue in the mic area. Might be able to find a repair shop that could open her up and maybe fix it.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 4 months ago

    My roommate came to my aid and I tested my mic on his PC - nothing. Then his headset on my PC - it worked. So my USB adapter is still functional, therefore I think the cable is broken. Luckily it's removable, so I ordered a replacement and hope this will be that. Either way, certrainly a hardware issue.

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