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Inspiron G3 17-3779, connect a Rode smartLav mic
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I have a Dell Inspiron G3 17-3779 laptop. I have just purchased a Rode smartLav microphone to record audio. The mic has a 3.5mm TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Sleeve) connection, but when I put it into the headset/mic socket, it doesn't get picked up. I can't find anywhere what kind of socket the Inspiron G3 17-3779 has? I'm guessing I need some kind of converter, but not sure what I'm looking for, any help would be appreciated!
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March 28th, 2019 09:00
Page 8 of the online Inspiron G3 17-3779 Setup and Specifications PDF simply shows it as a headphone and microphone combo port. My guess is that the Rode smartLav mic would need its own driver and software to talk to the Windows 10 operating system? Did you check with the Rode website for User's Guide, driver, and software?
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March 28th, 2019 13:00
Are there any other mics there to test the port functionality?
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March 29th, 2019 03:00
I don't have another mic, but my earbuds work when plugged into that socket. Wondering if I need some kind of splitter like this -https://www.amazon.co.uk/KingTop-Microphone-Headphone-Splitter-Adaptor-Headset-2/dp/B077HTB346 ?
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March 29th, 2019 05:00
Unknown. Send a private message to our audio Rockstar, fireberd.
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March 29th, 2019 07:00
I would suspect the Rode being a "TRRS" instead of "TRS" is the problem. The splitter cable probably is the answer. The Dell spec's don't detail whether the jack is TRS or TRRS but since the TRRS doesn't work I would suspect it is TRS.
However, the cable you show will not work.
You need one like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Plated-Copper-Female-Headphone-Y-Splitter-0-2-Meter/dp/B07CZXT9GR/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=trrs+to+trs+splitter&qid=1553870769&s=electronics&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1
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March 18th, 2021 03:00
How does this one connect it to the laptop then? It plgs into the device but nothing to plug into laptop!