Questions relating to hardware audio headsets, can include bluetooth, wireless and USB headsets.

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Viewing Logitech G930 battery status? [closed]

Is there any way to see the battery charging status of my Logitech G930 headset?
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Static background noise while using new headset Ubuntu 13.04

Today I bought a new gaming headset (Gx-Gaming Lychas), and when I tried to record some gameplay-comentary I noticed that there always is a static background noise, I just recorded an example so you ...
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No Sound in Headset when Ubuntu is installed

I have Windows 7 and Ubuntu 13.04 on my PC. Recently i upgraded from 12.10. My Ubuntu installation seem to mess with my Windows especially on sound front. My headset seem to be not working at all.When ...
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Why does bluetooth connect but not transmit any audio?

It connects, but then I don't get any audio in Pulse Audio or in Steam's mic settings. I don't understand why this is so hard. I can get it to work on my PS3 or mac with no trouble. I have a ...
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Bluetooth headset and soundcard on same time [duplicate]

I get a litke Bluetooth campingspeaker that i wish to use as bathroom speaker. but every time i connect it to PC the normal sound output get disabled. how could i use them together?
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Accidentally disabled my Samsung HM1200 bluetooth headset and can't enable it again

So I was setting up my bluetooth headset to my Ubuntu 12.10 desktop just for kicks, and I made a mistake. In Sound Settings under the Output tab, I changed the "Mode:" to "off". The headset has now ...
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Configuring a 7.1 Surround Sound USB Headset?

I recently purchased G35 Surround Sound headset from Logitech. I would like to enable 7.1 surround sound for it, but haven't been able to find a method that works. It works correctly under Windows 7 ...
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USB headset does not work

OS: Ubuntu 12.10 64Bit. Manufacture of headset CM Storm, model sirus true 5.1 surround Gaming headset all aspects of USB microphone work. Output mute button works with graphical interface to ...
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Why does the bluetooth indicator not show?

Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit $ psg blue simon 2852 2713 0 15:15 ? 00:00:00 bluetooth-applet root 4143 1 0 15:17 ? 00:00:00 /usr/sbin/bluetoothd $ gsettings get ...
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Microphone not working with Steelseries 5HV2 Ubuntu 12.10

I have recently updated my Packard Bell Easynote LM-81 to Ubuntu 12.10 32-Bit. I tried to start a Skype conversation (installed from the software center, without problems), when I found that my ...
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arctic p311 bluetooth headset crappy sound

i connected my new arctic p311 bluetooth headset to my laptop. I can hear and speak as expected. But the sound quality of what i can hear is really bad. When i change audio hardware setup in phonon ...
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Non working microphone with smartphone headset

I plugged in my Samsung smartphone headset on my Lenovo Thinkpad W520 and although the sound that comes out from the earbuds works properly it seems that the microphone is not working at all.I looked ...
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Would this headset work with Ubuntu?

This one, by Rosewill. It doesn't mention Ubuntu/Linux compatibility, only Windows. Does anyone know if it works?
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How do I connect to my Bluetooth headset?

I have an ACER C7 Chromebook with Ubuntu 12.04 installed. Also I have two apps installed Bluetooth Manager and Bluetooth. I am trying to connect MEElectronics AF9-BK Air-Fi Stereo Bluetooth ...
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My bluetooth headset is sizzle and no sound, I use 12.10

I use blueman and bluez, sometimes no sound, sometimes the headset is sizzle... Can anybody help me?
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Ubuntu wont recognize my wireless USB headset

I have bought logitech wireless headset, but for some reason, I can't choose it from the sound options. I tried live-cd, and there the headset was workin correctly. I also noticed, that i could also ...
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No sound from bluetooth headset, but its detected

I have an bluetooth headset connected to my computer, the buttons play/pause/volume are working fine, but i have no sound in the headset, but in the speaker of the computer. In fact i played with the ...
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Sol Republic Headphones Mess Up Audio Input

Whenever I plug in my Sol Republic headphones the audio input channel switches to the input of the headset, however I believe the incorrect drivers are being loaded for the device and I know for a ...
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record sound from mic with headset

i have a headset attached with a microphone. All this on a single cable and when i plugged this into the headset jack, i can hear sound perfectly. I have another port for mic. But i dont want to use ...
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USB Headset only works at boot on Ubuntu 12.10

I've been using a USB headset (CyberAcoustics) for a year on Ubuntu. Normally it would just work, even if I plugged it in and out repeatedly, and even better and more responsive than windows. ...
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Bluetooth crahes on Ubuntu 12.10 [closed]

Since installing ubuntu 12.10 my bluetooth is acting up. as soon as I try to pair, the bluetooth applet crashes or the whole system freezes.. under 12.04 and 12.04.1 I had no problems whatsoever. ...
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Bluetooth headset without crystal clear sound

I've started using Kubuntu 12.04 1 week ago, and i'm having a little issue. I can connect my bluetooth headset without any problem, but the sound coming from the headset isn't crystal clear. I can ...
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No A2DP streaming audio from 12.04 to Bluetooth headset

I want to listen to streaming audio from Ubuntu using headset (Bose Bluetooth Headset Series 2). Although Bluetooth connection is established, I haven't been able to hear anything via the headset. How ...
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5.1 Headset not being recognized

I have a 5.1 Surround Headset (Speedlink Medusa NX) which is plugged in to my 7.1 (I think) Onboard Sound card. The Headset does have a USB plug, but I think that one is only used for getting ...
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Microphone not recognised on my TekNmotion Intruder headset?

I own a TekNmotion Intruder headset and 12.04 doesn't seem to even notice that my mic exists. I just re-installed Ubuntu and that doesn't seem to help either. They are a bit of a no-name brand and I ...
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Unable to select gaming headset in Ubuntu Audio Settings

I'm currently using a Razer Megalodon for my audio on my computer. I normally use Windows 7 as my main OS and it works fine, but when I switch to my back up OS (which is Ubuntu) my mic works but the ...
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Why did my Bluetooth headset disappear from Sound Settings and how can I get it back?

Kind of similar to this, I paired my Bluetooth headset (Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5) in Ubuntu and it at first showed up in "Sound Settings" after pairing. It was not initially working, so I started ...
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Getting my USB headset to work with ChrUbuntu kernel

I just want to make an audio call on my brand new Ubuntu 12.04 ChruBuntu kernel from my Chromebox. For that purpose, I am trying to use 2 devices: A logitech headset H555: ...
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sound settings only show mono or stereo output for usb headset that is able to play 5.1 surround

I have a logitech G35 headset which should allow even up to 7.1 dolby surround but the sound settings, the pulse volume control and the alsa mixer all identify it as a stereo only device. I ...
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Crash after plugging in the Logitech H600 wireless transmitter

I recently bought the Logitech H600 Wireless Headset. When I plug in the USB wireless transmitter, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS crashes. How does that come and what do you suggest me to do? Same problem here, ...
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Scrambled video when using Logitech USB headset

When I make a Skype video call and the Logitech USB headset is selected as sound device, the video is scrambled. It normalizes even during the call as soon as I select the built-in sound device. Is ...
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Installed 12.04 and my head set mic is not recognized

The mic was recognized in the earlier version and I was able to use it. But after the upgrade, I have not been able to use my head set mic. I went to the sound settings for input and it is not listed ...
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Logitech USB headset not working on 12.04

I've looked around for answers to this question, But none of them seem to work for my particular problem. Obviously my USB headset isn't working, But I might as well share the scenario. I am running ...
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Speaker and headset problem

After installing 12.04, the headphone plug no longer mutes my external speakers. -Sound settings - Analog Output - Analog Stereo Duplex Mode - Test Sound Left Front sounds thru Left external ...
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Strange Issue! Red light coming out from Headset jack

It is a very strange issue. This issue exists since I use ubuntu. In ubuntu 10.10,11.04, 11.10 and even in the latest beta of 12.04 has this issue. The jack has red light light coming out. Although ...
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Sennheiser MM450-X Bluetooth headset connected but not working

Sennheiser MM450-X Bluetooth headset gets recognized out of the box in Ubuntu 12.04 beta 64-bit. I used this workaround to get past the reconnection problem: Issues with Bluetooth Connections in 11.10 ...
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My Sound Output Does Not Change Source [closed]

If I am listening to sound from my speakers and I plug in a headset, the sound still comes out from my speakers. And Vice-versa. The only solution is to logout and log back in. How do I solve this ...
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No sound devices listed under hardware, no sound (one user account specific problem)

Update: Loged in as guest and all works as charm. Using my account (administrator) nothing works and i am not able to locate advanced user management options :( First of all - I use USB headset. ...
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How to fix my USB headset microphone (works for one second then input stops working)

I am using a Plantronics Headset via USB. This worked flawlessly for a long time. Now the microphone works for about 1 or 2 seconds when plugged in and then stops working. The hardware is alright ...
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Unable to record with my headset on LiveMocha.com using and Flash 11

When I try to use headset on LiveMocha.com to record feedback all I hear when I listen to my recording is white noise. I know my headset is generally working because I'm able to use the Sound ...
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No sound from LifeChat LX-3000 Headset [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: No sound from Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headphones I have had this headset for a while now, and it works great on PC, but when I plugged it into my computer using ...
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Bluetooth recognized but cannot establish connection on Lenovo G460 laptop [closed]

/ I have a lenovo G460 laptop. After enabling bluetooth in my system, it does recognize my bluetooth headset. Pairing status also shows YES but connection status always shows as OFF Please help me ...
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How do I get my Turtle Beach Ear Force Z1's to work? [closed]

I recently deleted windows and installed Ubuntu and now when I try to use skype (or any other app) my mic does not want to pick up my voice. I tried fixing the issue in the system settings but when I ...
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Issues with Bluetooth Connections in 11.10

I'm having a couple of issues that I did not have in 11.04 or 10.10. The first issue involves connecting to my bluetooth headset. I am able to successfully pair and connect to my Samsung headset for ...
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Using your laptop as loudspeaker for your mobile

I'm thinking on how to use my laptop running Ubuntu (with its loudspeakers) as "headset" for my Android mobile. For instance: I listen to some music on my mobile and I want to connect my laptop as a ...
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USB Headset Output Suddenly Stopped

I have been using my USB Headset with no problems up to about a week ago. Ubuntu registers that the device is plugged in and I can select it in the sound menu for output or in PulseAudio Volume ...
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How to have sound go to a usb mono headset? [closed]

I have a new usb mono headset. I want to know how to make all of the sound go to the mono headset...I already set that up for Skype but other than that, it goes to the speakers instead of the headset. ...
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How can I get my bluetooth headset's microphone working? [closed]

I have a Neurosky Mindset that doubles as a bluetooth headset. Bluetooth picks up the device fine and I have audio working. In sound preferences for input devices the headset isn't listed so I'm ...
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Logitech USB Headset not working

When I plug my USB headset in, it does not appear as hardware device within the sound preferences. However, it is present in lsusb: Bus 003 Device 002: ID 046d:0a14 Logitech, Inc. It works fine in ...
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Sound over bluetooth to transit to several blueooth headsets [closed]

I would like to watch movies using Ubuntu PC, and use a bluetooth USB adapter (it's a desktop PC) as the sound output. Then if two or more people come, they can connect with their stereo bluetooth ...

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