How do I use a mic if I don't have a controller connected to the Xbox?

Hi there! This is Ronnie, an independent advisor.

Nice to meet you and I hope you are having a great day!

I understand you need help with setting up a mic to the Xbox.

There are certain headsets or mic that can be connected to the Xbox wirelessly but that would depend on your headset if it has that capability. If your headset or mic is wired, you will really need a controller for that to be connected because only the controller has the 3.5mm jack.

@Monty Airline

How did you manage do use Kinect as mic while your headphones are connected to the controller? As soon as I plug in my headphones into the Stereo Headset Adapter my Kinect won't work as mic anymore... Strange thing is, this also happens if my headphones
don't have an integrated mic

I've been having trouble with my mic not working properly on one of my controllers. I figured out that my controller was the reason why my mic sounded bad. I tried to connect my mic with a better working controller and I couldn't talk. I looked at all the
settings and couldn't find an solution. I think the mic is linked to the other bad controller in some way.

Hi,

is it an Xbox Official Headset (or Stereo Headset) or a third-party one? Do you use an adaptor or do use the 3,5mm jack on the controller?

Hi there,

We aren't sure where you received this information, but no, there is no Kinect hardware built into the console. No built in mic or camera. You would have to use a headset or headphones to use voice features. The adapter for a Kinect is sold separate or you
can use a USB camera to quickly use video features. We hope this clears up some confusion here.

Thanks! So there is no way I can do all of this without using a controller ? My headset has a mic already on it but you can turn it off by pull ion the mic lever up . The mic hyper x solo cast has a usb connection so you can only connect using a usb port . So you have to use a controller ?