Hardware & Technical iMac and Voice Attack problem,

Ulysses_W

Ulysses_W
Ok, I've come across my first Bootcamp problem (grrr to that!) and it's affecting my desire to use Voice Attack.
The built in iMac mic is pants. Fact. So I thought, I know, I'll just use my iPhone earbuds with the built in mic, easy peasy... but no, it's not easy peasy because Windows (7) does'nt see the headphone jack as a mic input. I guess the bootcamp drivers just don't bother with this functionality.

Now, considering that I'm also in the market for a decent set of headphones, I guess I could solve my mic problem by getting a 'Gaming Headset". Can anyone offer any recommendations on what might be a decent buy that WILL work with a Bootcamped Windows 7 (64bit)?
 

Majere

Majere
Apologise for stating obvious but did you try connecting to the audio in instead of audio out ? It's right next to it.
 

Ulysses_W

Ulysses_W
Majere said:
Apologise for stating obvious but did you try connecting to the audio in instead of audio out ? It's right next to it.
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I don't know about earlier iMacs but late 2013 models only have one jack at the back which in OS X doubles up as a mic input.
 

Majere

Majere
Ahem. Didn't know that. About time.

Mine is a mid-2011 I think and two separate ports.

You could try a usb-mic converter?

I think I have used a 'Singstar' mic before from the PS3, that came with a USB dongle and worked natively. Not that handy for VoiceAttack though I guess.

Not really an option for me, only get to fly late at night and next to boys' room.
 

Ulysses_W

Ulysses_W
Thanks anyway Majere, I guess I'm just going to have to take the plunge and buy a usb headphone/mic combo. I just don't like the thought of parting with wonga without first knowing that what ever I buy will work.
 

Toastie

T
I use a Microsoft Lifechat LX-3000 USB headset with built in mic on my iMac in bootcamp (win7). A good sturdy piece of kit with good quality sound. I use it without is in ED, including voice attack and teamspeak3. It works equally well in Yosemite.

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