Headset

[NEDMInsane]

I've had this head set for a while. It a Sound Blaster Arena Surround headset. Normally I have no problem switching between my main soundcard and my usb soundcard (headset).

After restarting earlier today i am not able to switch the default audio device. Certain programs only use the default sound device to emit sound.

Is there something that im doing wrong, i goto my sound devices, click on my head set, then use as default. When i hit ok and go back to that window it says my speakers are back to the default device. When i select my headset the apply button doesn't enable.

Whats wrong?

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Go to the Control Panel then click on Sound. You should see the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon there. Click on that. When it loads up, double click on the two jack images below "Analogue" and you'll get a choice of headphone or line out.
See if this resolves your issue!

 

[NEDMInsane]

I do not have a "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon in my control panel. And the headset is a USB headset.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Are all you drivers up to date?
Look in Device Manager for yellow shield signs. If so up date from manufactures website.

 

[NEDMInsane]

nothing, all drivers are up to date.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Does you usb headset work on other computers?
Have you tried headset in different usb slot?

 

[NEDMInsane]

Yes, and Yes, i've actually tried all of my usb ports. all do the same thing.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

So your head set you plug in with a usb connection not a jack plug...Correct?
And it works on another computer correct?
Fill in your system specs so we can get a better handle of what it is we are dealing with.

 

[NEDMInsane]

Yes it is USB.
I plug it into another computer it works.
It works in this computer but will not set as default.

Specs are,
AMD Phenom II x3 3.2 Ghz
4 Gb RAM
64-Bit Windows 7 Ultimate
9800Geforce
HD Audio Sound/SB Arena Surround Headset

 

[The Howling Wolves]

1. Have you been able to set the headset as default before?
2. Are you sure the HD Audio Sound/SB Arena Surround Headset driver's are up to date FROM the Manufactures site?
You will have to forgive me as I have not seen headsets connected by usb only.

 

[NEDMInsane]

Yes was able to before, its up to date.

I just did a restart again for like the 5th time. and its just now working >.< dont have a clue why it stopped working. Or why it started working, i didn't do a thing except come to these forums. Oh well it works thanks for your help though

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Did you reboot with headset plugged in?
Maybe that's the key!
When you want to use headset just plug it in usb slot and re-boot.
Thanks for getting hanging in there and for the feed back.
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