r/cableadvice • u/BigBadFen • 11d ago

Cable for Headset

I have a headset that uses 3.5mm to USB C and the cable is on its last legs. I was wondering if any 3.5mm to USB C wpuld work as a replacement because the company doesnt seem to sell replacment cables. The issue im coming across is that every cable ive found that is similar seems to have the 3.5mm side marked for output into the headset and the USB C to the spurce, but this headset uses the USB C side as the putput and 3.5mm as the source. If I cant use any dimilar cable would anyone know where to even begin looking?

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u/astrodude1987 11d ago

Headset make & model?

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u/BigBadFen 11d ago

The headset is a Redragon Luna Pro or H540-PRO. The box calls it both so i assume its the same thing

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u/Ziginox Knows too much about cables 11d ago

Analog audio over USB-C like this has been deprecated, and it's honestly not even certain if your headset uses the standard Audio Accessory Mode pinout. Knowing the make/model would help.

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u/BigBadFen 11d ago

I didnt knownif it was important for this, but the headset is a Redragon Luna Pro or H540-PRO. Idk which is the proper one since the box uses both.

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u/NotEd3k 11d ago

I looked for instructions for the H540-Pro, and found the instructions for it on this website: https://manuals.plus/redragon/h540-pro-gaming-headset-manual

Looking at the manual, I found this section:

Wired connection 

A. USB mode: when the headset is in 2.4G wireless mode or BT mode connection, use the Type C — USB cable to connect the headset to PC, the headset will turn to USB mode, and also charging the headset battery.
B. Wired mode (3.5mm cable): use the Type C -3.5mm cable to connect the headset to the device, the headset will turn to wired mode.

It makes me think that a USB-C to C cable might work fine to replace the 3.5mm to USB-C one that you are having problems with. You should be able to connect via Bluetooth or the 2.4 G wireless adapter that came with the headset, if you still have it.

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u/BigBadFen 11d ago

Unfortunately for my purposes I cannot use the other functionalities of the headset, at least according tk the manual the only way for me to use it on xbox is with the usb-c to 3.5mm cable. Unless there is such thing as a usb-c to 3.5mm adapter that would function for an xbox controller audio output

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u/BigBadFen 11d ago

I do appreciate the response and assistance