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Microphone has low audio or does not function - ThinkCentre, ideacentre

Low audio sound when using the microphone with a headset jack or mic does not work

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Low audio sound when using the microphone with a headset jack or mic does not work

Symptom

Microphone has low audio or does not function. For general audio issues, see Troubleshooting audio issues - ThinkPad.

Applicable Systems

  • ThinkCentre M70c
  • ThinkCentre M70q
  • ThinkCentre M80q
  • Lenovo V50s-07IMB
  • Lenovo V50t-13IOB G2
  • ideacentre 3 07IMB05
  • ideacentre 5 14IOB6
  • IdeaCentre Creator 5 14IOB6
  • IdeaCentre Gaming 5 14IOB6

Limitations

The headset jack only supports CTIA headset (American Headset Jack (AHJ) standard or CTIA), not an OMTP (Open Mobile Terminal Platform) headset.

Solution

Use a CTIA headset, or use an OMTP-to-CTIA dongle that is applicable for an OMTP headset.


Document ID:HT512586
Original Publish Date:07/01/2021
Last Modified Date:08/14/2024