3.5mm combo port

1. What is a 3.5 mm combo port?
2. What is a combo jack input?
3. What color is the combo jack?
4. Can you plug a mic into a combo jack?

What is a 3.5 mm combo port?

A 3.5mm combo microphone/headphone port can be transformed into two separate ports: one 3.5mm mic port and one 3.5mm jack. Allows you to use older audio accessories with your newer computer.

What is a combo jack input?

A single jack on a device that allows either XLR and 1/4-inch connection. This saves space on the jack panel of the piece of gear, since separate XLR and 1/4″ jacks aren't required. Most combi jacks are female, for input connections.

What color is the combo jack?

Identify the audio jacks on the back of your computer. Unless your computer is very old, the jacks are color-coded green for line-out -- for speakers or headphones -- blue for line-in and pink for a microphone.

Can you plug a mic into a combo jack?

Yes, you can use the laptop mic and a separate headset. I believe if you plug in a headset that had a microphone it will still give you the option to select which microphone you want to use.