Can I use a set of Beats Headphones as a microphone?

If you want to use it as a headset, it would depend if it has a microphone at all. I'm going to guess that you have a Beats model that has an in-line microphone built into the cable.

There are different standards to headphone jacks, and the Xbox controller supports CTIA.

You can read more about that here. From what you're saying, the Beats headphones might be OMTP standard, so an adapter will be required if you want to use the mic. Search around on Amazon (or other stores) for a CTIA/OMTP adapter, and check the customer
reviews mentioning anything about Xbox before you make a purchase.

A quick search on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ctia+omtp+adapter

Yes and no. Beats was bought by Apple sometime ago. And Apple/Beats use a different wiring standard (OMTP). The Xbox controller uses the standard that Android phones use (CTIA).

What that means is that the mic and ground wire are flipped. So when you plug in your beats headset into the controller you will be able to hear others but your mic won't work or it will just make noise.

You would need to get an OMTP to CTIA adapter.

Connecting a compatible headset to Xbox One

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/connect-compatible-headset

Hello Jesse Taylor3,

Welcome to Xbox Forums and we appreciate you for sharing this with us.

I'd be happy to help you with your concern regarding using your EarPods or headphones microphone on your TV while using xCloud.



Firstly, it's important to note that not all TVs support the use of external microphones. You'll need to check your TV's manual or specifications to see if it has a microphone input. If it does not, you may need to consider using a different device such as a gaming headset that is compatible with your TV.



Assuming your TV does support external microphones, the next step is to ensure that your EarPods or headphones are compatible with your TV. Some headphones may require an adapter to connect to your TV's microphone input. You can check the manufacturer's website or manual to see if your headphones require an adapter.



Once you have confirmed that your headphones are compatible with your TV, you can connect them to your TV's microphone input. The location of the microphone input may vary depending on your TV's model, so you may need to refer to your TV's manual to locate it.



After connecting your headphones to your TV's microphone input, you'll need to adjust the audio settings on your TV to ensure that the microphone is being used. This can also vary depending on your TV's model, but typically you can access the audio settings by pressing the "Menu" button on your TV remote and navigating to the audio settings.



In the audio settings, you should see an option to select the microphone input. Select your headphones or EarPods from the list of available inputs. You may also need to adjust the volume levels to ensure that your microphone is picking up your voice properly.

You can also check this link for further information: Set up the Xbox app on a smart TV



If you're still having trouble getting your microphone to work on your TV, please let us know. I hope this helps!

Kind regards,



Microsoft Community Moderator

Hi!

It may be a compatibility issue with the earphones. Are you using Xbox headsets or headphones? You can check the functionality of the microphone by creating a group and checking the microphone activity (you should see your logo flash when you speak).

Also make sure that the microphone is enabled in the settings. Is your NAT open in network settings?

Hello Mattus,my name is Oskayra, I will be happy to help you in any way possible.

I'm so sorry for what you're going through, there are two main reasons why your Blackshark v2 x microphone may be picking up the voices of game characters and playing them on Discord or Gamechat:

The microphone is picking up sound from your computer's speakers. This is known as audio feedback and can occur if the microphone is too close to the speakers or if the speaker volume is too high.

The microphone is picking up sound from the headphones you are using. This is known as headphone feedback and can occur if the headphones are too close to the microphone or if the headphone volume is too high.

You can verify that these are not the case by changing the volume or resetting it in the settings.

I hope the information is helpful to you, if not, let me know that I will be happy to continue helping you, good luck and happy day.

Sincerely,
Oskaira.