Question 1

Does the microphone line work on newer Macbooks with only one minijack input?

Accepted Answer

No, the PCV 05 is not compatible w/ newer Macs that use the CTIA standard on their headphone jacks, so while you will be able to hear, the mic on your attached headset will not be detected by the Mac, rendering this adapter useless as you could use the headphone pole on the headset to achieve the same thing! Google OMTP vs CITA to see the difference in standards.

Question 2

Is this compatible with laptops?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the jack you're plugging it into; the 4 sections of the pole are set up in an OMTP config. so if your laptop jack is OMTP, yes. If your laptop uses CTIA (like new MacBooks) then, no. Google "OMTP vs CTIA" to see what I mean; the microphone & the ground are swapped in the 2 different standards so although the headphone part will always work, the microphone on the headset you plug into the adapter might not be detected by your laptop.It's convoluted, I know! The only way I found out is that I bought them, tried them on a 2015 MacBook Pro and they didn't work! :-(I had to buy an adapter to plug this into that reversed the ground & mic (which I haven't gotten to try yet).

Question 3

Not sure - does this work well on MacAirs and iPads? how about Galaxy's and Androids?

Accepted Answer

It does NOT work on the Macbook Pro; requires a USB adapter; my guess is that you would have the same results with the MacAir.I *have* used it on a Galaxy S 3 (Android) without problem; I suspect it would work with other 3.5 mm combined input devices.

Question 4

Hello! Is the audio still stereo. And has anyone tried it on the Xbox One? Thank you!!

Accepted Answer

Audio is stereo.  Use it with my PC363Ds to my PS4 controller and works great.  Haven't tried them on my Xbox One yet.  Haven't gotten the controller adapter yet.

ASIN	B00IM36VU0
Best Sellers Rank	#28,828 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #470 in Headphone Adapters
Brand	Sennheiser
Built-In Media	2 x 3,5mm Stereo jack plug to 1 x 3,5mm 4Pol jack plug
Color	black
Compatible Devices	Headphone, PC, Tablet
Connector Type	Auxiliary
Current Rating	1 A
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,121)
Finish	Matte
Global Trade Identification Number	00615104228795
Item Dimensions	6.7 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches
Item Type Name	Headphone-Adapters
Manufacturer	Sennheiser
Mfr Part Number	PCV 05
Model Number	PCV 05
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	3
Package Quantity	1
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Specific Uses For Product	personal
UPC	615104228795 840064402354
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Two years

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Professional Audio PCV 05 Combo Audio Adapter

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