Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.1// Logitech G433 with on-wire microphone

Yesterday my headset-mic just felt like not picking up sound properly anymore. I do not recall doing anything that could cause this, like updates etc. I can scream directly into my micorphone and nothing. Yet, when I tap on it it suddenly records sound perfectly?

I tried

  • rebooting
  • installing system updates
  • reinstalling pipewire packages
  • replugging my headset
  • checking and increasing sound levels of the mic using wpctl wpctl get-volume 50 Volume: 10.00 wpctl set-volume 50 100 wpctl set-volume 50 10000

I am at my wits end here. Do you have any ideas how to solve this?

  • KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.deOP
    2·
    27 days ago

    It’s wired. Sadly the only PC/headset I’ve got access to 🥲

    And for the cord, I don’t expect it to be broken since it can still relay audio perfectly, which isn’t a guarantee, but a girl can hope xD

    • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
      2·
      27 days ago

      does your library have computers you can test the headset? Keep in mind the headset is a seperate speaker and microphone. The microphone can die with the speakers being fine. They usually do not die at the same time.

    • Maiq@piefed.socialEnglish
      1·
      27 days ago

      What about a friends computer? Is it usb or 3.5mm jack? I have a headset that has a 3.5 that plugs in to an adapter for usb. If similar is there a way to test just with 3.5 jack? Maybe an old phone/walkman/cdplayer/boombox or something. I know im showing my age here. thought about it and those devices wont help you test your mic but an old recorder might work.

      Is there any internet café’s/libraries near you, they might have what you need. It’s worth a try but the more I think about it, since you have audio it’s most likely a connection issue in the mic area. Might be able to find a repair shop that could open her up and maybe fix it.

      • KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.deOP
        1·
        27 days ago

        My roommate came to my aid and I tested my mic on his PC - nothing. Then his headset on my PC - it worked. So my USB adapter is still functional, therefore I think the cable is broken. Luckily it’s removable, so I ordered a replacement and hope this will be that. Either way, certrainly a hardware issue.