Is this the blue snowball mic?

Hmm.. Try this,
- Go to: START -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL
- Double click "Sounds and Audio Devices"
- Select the Audio Tab.
- Look for the "Sound Recording" section.
- Make sure that the default device is set to the USB headset.
- Do the same in the "Sound Playback" section.
- Select the Voice Tab.
- Look for the "Voice Recording" section.
- Make sure that the default device is set to the USB headset.
- Do the same in the "Voice Playback" section.

Volume Control
-Go to: START -> PROGRAMS -> ACCESSORIES -> ENTERTAINMENT -> VOLUME CONTROL
- Select Options -> Properties
- Make sure that the default device is set to the USB headset.
- Click "Recording"
- Make sure that the "Mic Volume" is checked. Click OK.
- Make sure that the Mic is not muted and the volume level is high.
- Do the same in the "Playback" section.
see if that works.

If it isn't being detected at all, I imagine it could be a problem with the USB port. If you are using a USB3.0, double check you have the correct drivers installed to make these functional.

Try using different USB ports to see if it is detected from those. If not, have a check online to see if there are specialised drivers or software you need to have downloaded/installed first.

-Deano wrote If it isn't being detected at all, I imagine it could be a problem with the USB port. If you are using a USB3.0, double check you have the correct drivers installed to make these functional.

Try using different USB ports to see if it is detected from those. If not, have a check online to see if there are specialised drivers or software you need to have downloaded/installed first.

tried using the ones on the front and back. it should just come on but nothing

DMstratz wrote

-Deano wrote If it isn't being detected at all, I imagine it could be a problem with the USB port. If you are using a USB3.0, double check you have the correct drivers installed to make these functional.

Try using different USB ports to see if it is detected from those. If not, have a check online to see if there are specialised drivers or software you need to have downloaded/installed first.

tried using the ones on the front and back. it should just come on but nothing

Check if there is anything you can download from their website, i.e. drivers or anything.
If not, I would just send it back for a replacement or refund it to get a different microphone altogether.

DMstratz wrote

-Deano wrote If it isn't being detected at all, I imagine it could be a problem with the USB port. If you are using a USB3.0, double check you have the correct drivers installed to make these functional.

Try using different USB ports to see if it is detected from those. If not, have a check online to see if there are specialised drivers or software you need to have downloaded/installed first.

tried using the ones on the front and back. it should just come on but nothing

If it shows no sign of life at all then it is probably faulty and you should return it to where you brought it from for an exchange.

-Deano wrote

DMstratz wrote

-Deano wrote If it isn't being detected at all, I imagine it could be a problem with the USB port. If you are using a USB3.0, double check you have the correct drivers installed to make these functional.

Try using different USB ports to see if it is detected from those. If not, have a check online to see if there are specialised drivers or software you need to have downloaded/installed first.

tried using the ones on the front and back. it should just come on but nothing

Check if there is anything you can download from their website, i.e. drivers or anything.
If not, I would just send it back for a replacement or refund it to get a different microphone altogether.

its made of metal and when its plugged in its so hot (even to touch) showing the usb is working.

its probably faulty bro

DMstratz wrote

-Deano wrote

DMstratz wrote

-Deano wrote If it isn't being detected at all, I imagine it could be a problem with the USB port. If you are using a USB3.0, double check you have the correct drivers installed to make these functional.

Try using different USB ports to see if it is detected from those. If not, have a check online to see if there are specialised drivers or software you need to have downloaded/installed first.

tried using the ones on the front and back. it should just come on but nothing

Check if there is anything you can download from their website, i.e. drivers or anything.
If not, I would just send it back for a replacement or refund it to get a different microphone altogether.

its made of metal and when its plugged in its so hot (even to touch) showing the usb is working.

It's definitely faulty then. Considering USB ports pump out very minimal power, the microphone shouldn't get very hot. I imagine a resistor or something has blown. Send the microphone back to wherever you ordered it from. They should just send out a replacement unit.