Important note about using generic cables:
The stock cable is has the tip and ring wires shorted to each other. If you plan to use your own cable (like when the absolutely shit tier stock cables die) you will need to find a way to short those two connections. This can be done by cutting open your cables splicing the wires together, or by putting a little piece of aluminum foil on either connector to cover the tip and ring contacts.
Dr_Rodney_McKayUnfortunately this does not work either since almost all computer microphone jacks are mono (TS) and contact the plug at the tip and sleeve locations. The minimic contacts the plug at the sleeve and ring locations, so you'll just get a shorted mic using a mono cable. What you'd need is a mono cable like this...
the_televisionYour post is a blessing, thank you. I accidentally ripped my cord out of the mute switch and the generic 3.5mm cable I bought from the dollar store didn't work. Holy fucking shit. Who designed this?
I just covered the tip of my connector with a piece of tin foil and it worked. You sir, are a wizard. I tip my hat.