How to Connect a Microphone to a PS4

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This wikiHow teaches you how to plug in and set up a microphone or headset to a PS4. A microphone will only pick up your voice and surrounding, where a headset also includes headphones for you to hear media and conversations.

Method 1
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Connecting a USB Microphone or Headset

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    The USB ports can be found in the front slot, in the middle and to the right.
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    Turn on the PS4 and select your avatar to log in to your account.
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    This will shift your apps down and show more icons above them.
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    Use the analog stick to find Settings , which can be found on the right. Tap X to select it.
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    You may need to scroll down a bit to find it. It has an icon of a keyboard and controller.
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    It's the second option down.
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    Hover over Input Device and tap X to change.
    • If you are using a headset instead of a normal microphone, your Output Device will be the same as the Input Device .
    • If you are using both a headset and a microphone, set your Input Device to your microphone and your Output Device to your headset.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Connecting a 3.5mm Jack Microphone or Headset

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    The port is on the front of your controller right below the PS4 logo button.
    • If using a headset where the audio and microphone are on two separate cords, you will need an adaptor to convert to a single 3.5mm jack.
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    Turn on the PS4 and select your avatar to log in to your account.
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    This will shift your apps down and show more icons above them.
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    Use the analog stick to find Settings , which can be found on the right. Tap X to select it.
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    You may need to scroll down a bit to find it. It has an icon of a keyboard and controller.
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    It's the second option down.
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    Hover over Input Device and tap X to change.
    • If you are using a headset instead of a normal microphone, your Output Device will be the same as the Input Device .
    • If you are using both a headset and a microphone, set your Input Device to your microphone and your Output Device to your headset.
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