Mic problem

[RickyTick]

My wife bought me a new headset for my birthday a couple of weeks ago.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158051

I was previously using a Logitech headset that used a USB port on the top/front of my Antec 900 case. This new headset uses the two audio ports; one for headphones, and one for the mic. So my problem is that the sound is great, but the mic doesn't work. I can plug into the audio ports in the back of the pc and they both work fine. Its just the mic port on the top/front doesn't work.

any suggestions?

[The Wise Monkey]

Are you using Vista? What does it say in the Audoio Devices when you plug the mic in the front port?

[RickyTick]

Yeah, its Vista Home Premium.

Device Manager recognizes the hardware as "High Definition Audio Device". The driver is up to date, and I know the mic works, because it works in the back of the pc.

[The Wise Monkey]

Hmmm...

Have you used a mic in the front panel before?

[Dizz]

I had a similar problem. Are you using a MB that has integrated sound?

[RickyTick]

This is the first time I've ever tried a mic in the front panel. I always use the usb port until now. Its very possible that it has never worked.

And yes, I do not have a sound card, so I'm using the IP35 Pro onboard sound.

[The Wise Monkey]

Try re-checking the connection from the front audio panel to the onboard audio, see if it has come loose or is just attached the wrong way around. :)