# Headset w/ USB plug doesn't recognized by FXSounds

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**Created:** [October 2, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/headset-w-usb-plug-doesnt-recognized-by-fxsounds/4411 "2024-10-02T04:57:24Z")\
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Some headphone and earphone models can have two separate device instances in Windows Sound Settings, one for Stereo Audio, and one for Hands-Free Audio.  
In most cases, the latter will be a Mono device, built for handling calls and communications.

> [@Hands-Free output not showing up for bluetooth headphones](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/hands-free-output-not-showing-up-for-bluetooth-headphones/2866):
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> Hey guys, FxSound does not show all the available audio output options. For AirPods Pro 2, they have a “Stereo” output and a “Hands-Free” output, FxSound only sees the first. Same thing applies for Sony XH-1000XM3. Unfortunately, when using the microphone on these headphones/buds, audio only works via the Hands-Free output. Effectively, if I want to use the mic, I need to quit FxSound to have both Audio and Microphone capabilities. [image]

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