Can a regular headset plugged into a computer be used as a microphone?

(1). General
In general, ordinary headphones can be plugged into a computer to be used as a microphone. Many cell phones currently have headphone holes with 3.5mm connectors, which match the headphone port on most computers. If the headset has a call function (i.e. microphone function), plugging the headset into the computer can be used to make voice calls using the microphone.
Second, the use of different types of computers
(A) Laptop computers
1. Single-hole laptops
 If it is a single-hole laptop, you can use its microphone function by directly plugging in a headset with a microphone.
2. Dual-hole laptop
 For dual-hole laptops, you need to buy a one-to-two audio cable. Separate the headset and microphone, a plug into two plugs, and then the headset plugged into the green jack on the computer (audio output), the microphone plugged into the pink jack (microphone input), and then open the voice software can be used to use the microphone function of the headset.

(2) Desktop computers
 desktop computers have separate microphone and audio outputs. If you want to use the microphone function of your headphones, you may need an additional conversion cable. Also make sure that the microphone function of your computer is turned on and that the computer’s audio driver is installed correctly when you use it.
Setting up before use
1. Through the system settings
 in the lower right corner of the desktop to find the trumpet icon, right mouse button click. Then click “Recording Devices” to enter the microphone settings page. Here you can see whether the microphone device is working or not, right click on the default microphone and select Properties. In the properties of the “level” tab, you can adjust the microphone sound size, you can also enhance the microphone sound intensity, in the enhancement options column, you can select the noise suppression and echo cancellation two options, set the completion of the click on “OK” to save, so that the microphone can be used normally. The microphone can be used normally.
 can also be used by clicking on the Windows Start icon, select Control Panel, find Hardware and Sound and click on it with the left mouse button, select Manage Audio Devices in the Sound Options on the right, click on the second “Recording”, where you can see “Microphone”. “Microphone”, in the ‘Microphone’ option on the right mouse click, if here is already disabled, select ‘Enable’ to enable the computer’s microphone.

2. Through Audio Manager (some computers)
 Locate this computer option on the desktop of your computer, click on it with the right mouse button and select the Properties option from the drop-down box next to it. Then find the Control Panel Home option at the top left of the interface and click on it to go to the Control Panel Home interface. Then find Realtek High Definition Audio Manager option on the interface and click on this option. Then find the Microphone option on the top left side of the screen and click on it. Next find the black circle on the right side of the interface, right click on it and select the Connector Reassignment option from the drop down box next to it. Finally, find the headset option in the window and click on it so that the small box in front of it is ticked and then click on the OK button at the bottom right corner of the window and you are done4.
IV. Precautions
1. Avoid damaging the devices
 can not plug them into the audio output of a larger headset headset interface, otherwise it can be used at the time, but the use of a long time may burn the device. Headphones with headset when used as a microphone, due to its small power, the ability to carry the load is relatively small, if the sound of the speaker is turned up too loud, they may burn out.
2. Confirm computer-related settings
 users should not only determine whether the computer’s microphone function is on, but also determine whether the computer’s audio driver is installed correctly.