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

      No changes to the mics behaviour, sadly. how would you interpret this? I think it makes an hardware issue more likely, but it doesn’t make sense to me, that it suddenly would start behaving so weirdly. :/

      • Maiq@piefed.socialEnglish
        1·
        27 days ago

        Very well could be hardware. Another test comes to mind.

        Try a different computer with the headset to rule out headset hardware or computer hardware. Or a different headset with same computer. That is if you have access to either.

        Curious, is it wired or BT? If BT try forgetting the device and paring again. If wired could have the cord been damaged?

        • 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.