Reddit reviews ENVEL 3.5mm Jack Cable Headset Adapter Kit Mutual Convertors for Laptop,Mac,PS4,Smartphone,Xbox One,Tablet Earphone with Headphone/Microphone Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio 2 Female to 1 Male

There's no magic about getting a working headset, you just need to realize that there are two TRRS audio plug pinouts, and Microsoft chose the far less common one.

The controller has the less frequently used OMTP, while the adapter uses CTIA. Presumably to push people to buy an adapter or Microsoft headset.

You can get an CTIA -> OMTP adapter for a few bucks.. If a headset isn't working when directly plugged into the controller you need one of those. If you want to use a 2 x 3-pole headset (e.g. your normal headphone plug/mic plug PC headset) with an xbone you need one of these.

Edit:

The straight converters are harder to find (that one sold out pretty quickly after this was posted, you can find a few others with no reviews or 1 bad one), but the PC headset adapter ones are aplenty. Just look at the questions/answers to be sure. There will always be questions about XB1 if the name isnt clear.

Useful feedback, I'll mention it to the product people. PS, You can get a 3rd party one, it's just an audio-Y connector like this.

Yep, I think the PC37x are a fantastic choice. You'll likely need a Y-connector to plug it into your PS4 though.

Merger Cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0T6PSF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A273B110XRJXXC

Splitter Cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PGBV4NU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NV6XAKT0NANY

You can buy an adaptor that will combine both the two jacks so that it will work in a combo jack. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0T6PSF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520863090&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=combo+jack+adapter

Not sure about the headset. It should work in the 3.5mm jack? Not sure why you would need the adapter. It either works with Xbox One or doesn't.

EDIT: Ooooh wait. That headset has 2 separate wires for headset and mic right? Green and pink? That won't work on Xbox One. You don't need the $25 Microsoft adapter you need a Y adapter that will turn your two wires into one. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0T6PSF/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487042580&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=headphone+y+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=4149AcA4MLL&ref=plSrch

As for the extra hard drive you can get just about any USB 3.0 external drive and it will work. You could find a 1tb one for what looks like $50-60 on Amazon right now.

That linked post in the edit is incorrect. Apple removed optical audio out, but there is still audio in. What you need is one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1526374927&sr=8-9&keywords=headphone+microphone+splitter

That will give you the microphone-in port that you want (the pink one will be the microphone).

This sounds a bit ridiculous. Don’t spoil your kid this way (I know you’re not breaking the bank, I mean it more like caving in to his every demand.)

First, what does a condenser mic look like?

Exactly. They come in all shapes and sizes.

Don’t buy anything for appearance, prioritize quality.

Secondly, the streamers he wants to emulate are, in a lot of cases, running pretty sophisticated setups with a lot of unseen equipment off camera.

If your kid is going to stream via the built in functionality on an Xbox, then compatibility comes to the fore, since USB mics need a bunch of extra stuff to work.

So where does that leave use...

Assuming they’re streaming via Xbox without a computer/capture card involved, then the first thing you need is a TRRS mic/headphone splitter cable like this.

That plugs right into an Xbox controller, and allows you to connect standard stereo headphones and a standard mic with a ⅛” plug at the same time.

It really opens up compatibility options.

The problem you’ll run into is that quality mics are expensive, and most of them require some sort of power source that complicates things.

A decent lapel mic (which won’t meet his appearance standards) will cost around $20.

A Blue Yeti (one of the most popular and versatile mics for Youtubers/streamers/podcasters) costs $100 by itself.

$300 mics are not uncommon.

So, between your budget and his desires, this may not work.

I can’t tell you enough how much serious research you should do before buying anything though.

I would buy this item, it's super cheap

ENVEL 3.5mm Jack Cable Headset Adapter Kit Mutual Convertors for Laptop,Mac,PS4,Smartphone,Xbox One,Tablet Earphone with Headphone/Microphone Simultan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_vLkx73wrTyHxs

If you can, get a pair of headphones and a separate microphone. They will blow any "premium gaming headset" out of the water. Gaming headsets are typically closed-back headsets, which limits your sound stage. You'll want a piar of open-back headphones. They also have to cram a lot more inside the headphones which typically results in something being of lower quality.

It seems you're on Xbox one, so you'll need one of the controllers with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

If you're on PS4, you can use the same items I have listed, and if you're on PC you don't need the splitter.

One of the best pair of headphones you can get is this one. The Audio Technica ATH M50x.

Then get an antilion modmic. It attaches right to your headphones with no hassle.

Then get this thing so you can use the headphones and microphone on your xbox one controller. (Yes, it works on Xbox One.)


All you have to do is plug your headphones and microphone into the splitter, and your splitter into your xbox one controller. Way better than a gaming headset, and way cheaper too.

You can even get better earpads for better comfort, if you want.

You need this and this.

First one to combine headphones and mic to TRRS and then you need an adapter to plug into the DS4. Jack on PS4/Xbone controllers are wired via OMTP. PCs/Cell phones are wired CTIA. Here is the difference between CTIA and OMTP.

I am copy-pasting the relevant portion from Help - Cosplay (from our audio recorder app which is for Android) - it relates to how to connect the earphone jack to an external microphone and external speaker - i.e. a setup suitable for cosplay (but will give you some idea of the options):

Quote:

Capabilities of the earphone jack on Android devices

The earphone jack on your device has pins for 2 channel (stereo) output, and 1 channel (mono) input. This is the case for both Android devices and iOS devices. That is, you can only have mono microphone input. This is why headsets have stereo earphones, but only one microphones (mono).

Here is a website with a good explanation of the earphone jack on your android device, and what the pins on the jack are used for (stereo out and mono in) - see the section - External microphone through the headset port.

Audio Recording With a Smartphone





Recommendations for Y-splitter cables and external speakers

For the external speaker, one with a wired connection will work, and these cost from 5 USD to 10 USD.

Y-splitters are also cheap (1 USD to 5 USD), but finding ones that actually work is more difficult (since headphone splitters look very similar, or the Y-splitter is made incorrectly).

Here is a combination of Y-splitter and external speaker that is recommended by cosplayers (the external speaker comes with a wearable directional microphone suitable for cosplay). These are costly, but known to work:



Manufacturer direct order links:

Rockit Y-splitter - Cost 11.95 USD



VoiceBooster MR1505 (Aker) 12watt Voice Amplifier - SKU: MR1505-12W - Cost 54 USD



VoiceBooster MR1506 (Aker) 10watt Voice Amplifier - SKU: MR1506-10W - Cost 48 USD




Y-splitters available on Amazon (we have not tested these)

ENVEL 3.5mm Jack Cable Adapter Kit Mutual Convertors for PC headset and Smartphone Tablet Earphone with Headphone/Microphone Function Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio 2 Female to 1 Male (Cable) - Cost 5 USD



StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F - Cost 7 USD

BEBONCOOL(TM) 3.5mm 4-Pin to 2x 3-Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter M/F - Cost 6 USD



The same Aker speakers are available on Amazon:

VoiceBooster Voice Amplifier 12watts Black MR1505 (Aker) by TK Products, Portable, for Teachers, Coaches, Tour Guides, Presentations, Costumes, Etc. - Cost 64 USD



Y-splitters available on Ali Express (we have not tested these)

[Splitter Headphones jack 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Y-Splitter 2 Female 1 Male Cable Adapter with separate headphone / microphone plug - Cost 1.55 USD] (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-1pcs-lot-Gold-plated-Audio-Stereo-Plug-3-5mm-1-Male-to-2-Female/32339337262.html)

Splitter Headphones 3.5 mm plug Stereo Audio Y-Splitter 2 Female 1 Male Cable Adapter with separate headphone microphone jack - Cost 3 USD



The same Aker speakers are available on Ali Express:

Aker MR1505 Waistband Portable Loud Voice Booster Amplifier Speaker VoiceBooster Amplifier 12watts for MP3 - Cost about 30 USD

Aker MR1506 Voice Amplifier 10watts Black for Teachers, Coaches, Tour Guides, Presentations, Costumes etc - Cost about 30 USD

Finally I get to go over my setup.

1. Sennheiser HD598 Open Back
   
2. Antlion Modmic
   
3. Headphone/microphone splitter
   
   
   I have been using this setup since the XB1 came out and I couldn't be happier with it. Occasionally I have to replace the splitter, so I'd probably have an extra on hand. You're looking for one with a female mic and headphone jack to a male 3.5mm combo jack
   
   Edit: This seems to be the best splitter currently available.

Not sure but from my research I have seen the Boya By-M1 and Sony ECM-CS3 in other videos recommendations so either should work.


Then buy an TRRS adapter like this one

You need something like this splitter to convert the Surface's 4-ring jack to a regular microphone jack.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T6PSF

I'll tell you this: you're much better off with a USB microphone.

Something like this will also give you a real mic jack: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8

Welcome! And, just in case, one thing you need to consider when shopping for a laptop to be used with skype/discord, or whatever, is what kind of headset or headphone/microphone setup you plan to use.

Quite a few modern laptops have a single combination 3.5mm audio/mic input. If this is the case (like with the higher-end ThinkPads), you may need an adapter/splitter like this to use a standard analog headset that has separate audio/mic cords.

Some laptops still have separate audio/mic jacks. Standard headsets or a headphone/microphone setup with separate audio & mic cords will work fine.

If you use a USB headset you don't have to worry about any of this, as they'll work as long as you have a free USB port.

Personally, I use a pretty cheap (but decent!) headset here that has separate audio/mic cords. My smaller X201 laptop has separate jacks, but when I use the headset with the combo jack on the T430S laptop I just use a splitter.

Just FYI!

I think it will, I use something similar with my HP: https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF

If it's a combined mic and headphone jack, you'll need a splitter. Something like this will do, and there are dozens on amazon that won't break the bank.

That is a TRS adapter, it splits one audio source into two. You can tell by the male end because it only has three rings, left, right, and ground.

What you want is a TRRS adapter which is left, right, microphone and ground. They look like the ones I've linked below.


Here


And Here

This one

The Same happened to me 2 or 3 weeks ago.
During Partychat, it stopped working and i wasn't able to Talk/listen.

I replaced the Splitter-cable which solved the problem for me.
If go for a new one, make sure It has 3 rings on the plug which connects to the Controller.
I use this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0T6PSF/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1502994136&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3.5+headset+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=51KwsDez5HL&ref=plSrch

My headset arrived Wednesday(a day early), so I was happy about that. I also have this arriving later today since my laptop doesn't have a microphone port.

so that sounds really awful. I was looking at your headset attachments and i see what you mean. I have a similar head set and I mean it sucks to have to buy additional components but you could buy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0T6PSF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

then use that Y splitter to go between your control box and ps4 controller. (It is what I had to do but because my old Y broke)

I wonder if the TRRS adapter I bought is just faulty because this one is not working.

I'll probably play with the OBS software mentioned by other people.

ENVEL 3.5mm Jack Cable Headset Adapter Kit Mutual Convertors for Laptop,Mac,PS4,Smartphone,Xbox One,Tablet Earphone with Headphone/Microphone Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio 2 Female to 1 Male https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oVhYCb1987SBN

What you'll need to do is use a splitter designed to isolate speaker and microphone inputs. Check to make sure that the single end has 4 metal bands on the connector. Something like this will work. Then plug your PS Vita's output into the microphone input on the splitter. Be advised though, that microphone inputs are mono, so you only get a single channel (the Right channel to be specific).

You might be able to use something like this to further combine your stereo input from your Vita to a mono microphone input, but I'm not really sure if that will work. All the reviews seem to focus on using it the other way, as in mono audio output to stereo speakers.

Your iPhone should record the mono audio source as a "stereo" recording, i.e. the same track is recorded on both tracks. If not, you can copy the mono track to the other channel in an editing program.

No info at this time. I personally doubt it will, but a splitter is cheap. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T6PSF

Hey my apologize,

What I mean is, I want to use something like THIS essentially, so one end will go to the headunit that is already in my car acting as an AMP and the other end, I'll simply plug in a cheap microphone for simple Google Now commands.

Whilst at the same time, have an OTG cable plugged in for power and plugging in USB devices.

Is this something that is possible or do I have to output sound through USB into a DAC and then output DAC to headunit?

Sorry if I'm still being confusing, I can draw a diagram on MS Paint if need be.

Oh I'm so sorry, I forgot about that.

Get two of these splitters.

Now use the F2F and M2M couplers and wires to split the headphone mic and connect it to a splitter that connect to the phone.

There, you have a bunch of wires, but it's cheaper then the other solutions.

Better yet, use this splitter on the headphone end and the former splitter on the phone end.

Total cost for my setup is $27, could be less depending on how you mix and match the wires.

Now, solved.

good to hear, I know lenovo's keyboards can be a bit strange, control key sometimes isnt bottom right, fn there instead on some models. As for mic input jack, they use a TRRS (mic and headphone combo) 3.5mm jack on it, you can buy a small cable adapter that puts a 3.5mm TRS mic in and a 3.5mm TRS stereo out into on single TRRS 3.5mm jack, something like this tps://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF

I've gone through 3 of those since I've owned the headset. It's pretty annoying because I've never had any indication my splitter was going out either. Just playing games one day, set the headset down when I'm done, and whenever I pick it up again I'll either have no game sound or my mic wont work. These are the best ones I've found. They have lasted me about 7-8 months now with no issues

You need something like this:

ENVEL 3.5mm Jack Cable Headset Adapter Kit Mutual Convertors for Laptop,Mac,PS4,Smartphone,Xbox One,Tablet Earphone with Headphone/Microphone Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio 2 Female to 1 Male https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8S3QBb3T9DH9W

Okay so I've got a solution for you.

https://www.amazon.com/KOTION-Over-ear-Gaming-Headphone-Headset/dp/B00Z924M58

My girlfriend got me this headset about 2-3 years ago for my birthday, and it's still in perfect working order.

I DID have to buy a cheap little audio/mic converter dealy so that it would connect to my DS4. I think it was like $10-$15 at my local Best Buy. BUT if you find a similar converter on amazon and bundle the two together I'm sure you'd get free shipping and it'd be around 40-50 dollars EDIT: I am bad at math and it actually would come out to around $30, check the links I posted!

These are meant for PC so to me they feel like high end headphones, sound quality is great and the mic is very clear and has pretty good noise cancellation. I have my mic set to a little above normal and people still really can't hear any noises in my room other than me.

But you said yours don't fit over your Psvr, these ones adjust and fit VERY comfortably. I have a pretty large head, too. Plus, they match the colors of the PS4/Psvr!

I hope this helps! I can update with some pictures if you'd like, too!

Edit: I found a cable adapter that even matches the headsets cord pattern! There's another one that's all black if you don't like the pink/teal default jack colors.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0T6PSF/ref=pd_aw_sim_23_2/153-3904418-5173344?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9BBC6Q12TQQMD0V7V7J1

So with the headset and this adapter, it comes out to around 30 bucks. And I can attest to the quality. They are amazing headphones!

You likely need a Mic 'Y' adapter for 3.5mm combo ports, such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498058543&sr=1-6&keywords=mic+y+adapter (just linked for reference, not endorsing)

You need a few things, depending on what kind of speakers you've got. I'm assuming you are running normal, single input 3.5mm PC speakers.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Input-Output-Adapter-Cable/dp/B014I8UQJY/


https://www.amazon.com/AutoWT-Digital-Coaxial-Toslink-Adapter/dp/B011O0N0UQ/


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072LQBX1X/



As far as a headset do you mean you want to share your PC headset ?

You need this to use a standard PC headset

https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/

I think it deleted my comment:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G230-Stereo-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00BFOEY4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495915610&sr=8-1&keywords=g230

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-VOID-USB-Headset/dp/B013GMXA2I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495915698&sr=8-2&keywords=void+headset

If you get the first one you will need a splitter, I use one and it works fine. The second one is usb so it'll be fine.

here's a splitter https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=pd_sim_147_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M0T6PSF&pd_rd_r=2HFS2J5XDCQ8XPAYPKNX&pd_rd_w=Gw2CJ&pd_rd_wg=pQfwu&psc=1&refRID=2HFS2J5XDCQ8XPAYPKNX

So basically, you want audio from PS4 and PC? If your headset is like mine, buy a Y-splitter.

From there, use an external amplifier/soundcard like the Astro Mixamp Pro.
You connect the optical cable to the back of the PS4 for game audio, then using the Y-splitter connect your headset into the mixamp, then use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable and plug that into MP3 port of the amp and your audio port on the PC. NOTE - Whichever source you plug the USB to power the Mixamp, will be where your mic is assigned to.

TLDR; Headset and Y-splitter go into an amp, optical cord goes into PS4 for audio, USB goes into PS4 for microphone, 3.5-3.5 stereo cable goes into mixamp and audio port for PC/laptop. This is my current set-up and it works beautifully.

You need something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OUJWAb2EM4HFD
To be the long term solution. In a pinch if you have two headphone sets you can use and have one be your mic and the other be your dedicated headphones that should work as well.

Here is the exact cable I have used before in the past. You want to make sure your gain stages are set correctly; Because the mic inputs on phones and tablets are pretty hot, and are designed to add gain passive mics. You'll more than likely have to turn the volume down going in to make sure your not clipping it..

https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519367635&sr=8-3&keywords=trrs+splitter

would something like this help? I use a TRRS splitter to put my mic into the controller, and record out the game chat.

im trying to stream with my n3ds but this issue doesnt let me use my headphones while doing so and it only lets me have the 3ds bgm or my voice, never both, which is kinda bothersome since my current laptop only has 1 audio jack.

here's the link to the y splitter: https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519303145&sr=1-6&keywords=y+splitter

It highly depends. If the laptop supports a 4 pole 3.5mm jack, which supports mic and headphones on one line like some phones, (the 3.5mm jack with 3 rings rather than two) then you can get adapters specifically for that such as this:
https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=pd_lpo_23_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DZFJAETDEWF87EPDPD5R

However, if the headphone jack only supports a 3 pole 3.5mm jack (standard for stereo headphones) then plugging in an adapter like this won't do a thing.

EDIT:
HOWEVER, a standard 3 pole to two 3 pole type of splitter WILL NOT WORK. Only thing that'll happen is you'll wind up blowing out the microphone's diaphragm as it tries to function as a speaker, which it's not designed to handle.

just use an adapter dude

https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=pd_sim_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4773AD8JSHCEJZA9Y85B

https://www.amazon.com/Interesting-Adapter-Converter-Headphones-Earphones/dp/B01MG7L2K3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484452834&sr=8-2&keywords=omtp++ctia+adapter

Could you please give me more information on, why should I use exactly this one and not ones like this or this

It just looks really bulky.

Ty

>Question is, how do I hook the Blue Yeti up to the One S (more specifically, via the controller)? There's a lot of videos of how to do so through the original One, but that controller is different from the S' controller.

I'm not sure what videos your watching but the only difference would be the need for the headset adapter on the older controllers. That's not needed on those controllers with the built in port. They are identical otherwise.

>There's a way to connect them so that I can both listen to in-game audio via headphones and also speak at the same time, right? If so, how? Any extra cables I might need?

Yes, you'll need a mic/headset splitter to ensure that the rings are mapped correctly to what's expected in the controller. For example, this one which claims to work with the console -

https://www.amazon.com/ENVEL-Convertors-Smartphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M0T6PSF/ref=pd_day0_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M0T6PSF&pd_rd_r=DQCJC77XDRCE62CWJM1Z&pd_rd_w=cg4lW&pd_rd_wg=A5xwE&psc=1&refRID=DQCJC77XDRCE62CWJM1Z