How do I use the microphone jack as a headphone jack on my laptop?

Yes it is possible to use a mic jack as a headphone jack and you don’t necessarily have to mess with the registry. I have a Asus motherboard and used Realtek HD Audio manager to change it. Turns out you can click the pink mic circle inside Realtek HD Audio manager and reconfigure it to headphones.

How do I change my mic input and output?

Via Control Panel

1. In the search box on the Taskbar, type Control panel, and select it from the results.
2. Select Hardware and Sound from the Control Panel.
3. Select Sound and go to the Recording tab.
4. Right-click on Microphone and select the Properties tab.
5. Go to the Levels tab and use the slider to change the input level.

How do I change my mic input to line input?

If the device the microphone is being connected to is only line level, you will need to connect your mic to a preamp then connect the preamp to the line input. Dedicated mic XLR inputs should always be used with mics, as well. If you have a mic with a jack plug on it you should change it for a XLR connector.

How do I change the input on my audio jack?

Change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 10

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to System -> Sound.
3. On the right, go to the section Choose your input device and select the desired device in the drop-down list.

How do I set my headset input?

1. Open the System Preferences.
2. Click the Sound icon.
3. Click the Input tab, and then click your headset.
4. Click the Output tab, and then click your headset.

Is a headphone jack the same as an aux jack?

The construction of the aux connector and the headphone jack is often the same: 3.5mm (1/8″) TRS. However, the “auxiliary connector” is universal for audio while the “headphone jack” is, by its name, suited for headphones.

How do I connect my aux input?

Locate the Aux Input socket on your car stereo or dashboard. Plug one end of audio cable into the headphone socket of your smartphone. Plug the other end of the cable into the car stereo Aux Input socket. Set the car stereo source to AUX Input.