Why does my PC have 2 headphone jacks?

Fortunately, recent PCs come with two ports not specific to output or input. This means you can plug your headsets with a single jack in the second port and use it for input as well as output. Laptops and MacBooks usually have a dual-purpose headphone port to allow for easy headset usage.

Why does my PC have 2 jacks?

Computers have had provisions for a stereo audio output (for headphones) and a stereo audio input (for recording whatever) for some time. Each of those functions needed a three-signal connection (Left, Right, Common), and either was intended to be used without the other. So, two jacks. So, two jacks.

Is mic a pink?

Identify the audio jacks on the back of your computer. Unless your computer is very old, the jacks are color-coded green for line-out — for speakers or headphones — blue for line-in and pink for a microphone. The line-in jack is intended for music players or other audio devices.

How do you use a headset with 2 jacks?

Plug it into a USB port on your computer, and plug your headset into the soundcard. Your headset should have two jacks — one for the microphone and one for the earphones. If it doesn’t, it’s not intended for speech recognition. You will probably need a better microphone anyway.

How can I use headphones on my computer without a splitter?

For older PCs

Click on Start, then search for the Control Panel. Open it. Search for Control Panel.
Click on Sound. Opening Sound.
Once the window opens, click on the Recording tab. Click the Recording tab.
Left-click on your device, then click on Set Default. Set your headset as default.

Do I need a splitter for my headset PC?

Do you need a splitter for a headset on PC? Yes you need a splitter. The headset jack combines the mic, left/right, and ground into a single plug. If you plug it into a left/right headphone jack it’ll work since those parts of the plug line up with a regular stereo plug.