I'm looking for something too. I had a spare Plantronics DSP-400, and I am
currently using the same model, but the one I just opened picks up hum and
this old one doesn't. I need the hum gone some how as I do a show online,
and well, compression and stuff will raise the level of the hum. The foam is
pretty much gone on the earpieces with the old one so it is starting to hurt
wearing it. I think Sennheizer makes them as well with the separate USB dac
that comes off. If I can find one of those that doesn't make hum, then when
the next headset wears out, I could just plug in a new one, the dac's
probably last just about forever unlike the foam on the earpieces.
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From: "Andy Lane" <andylanesem...@gmail.com>
To: "MacVisionaries" <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: USB Headsets
Hi, I have done quite a bit of research on this as I too use a stereo
headset/mic in an office. I was specifically trying to cut the noise
out though. The office is like working in a noisy bar and hearing
customers on the phone and my screen reader is incredibly difficult.
If you buy a USB DAC with headphones and mic connections you will be
able to use any headset you choose, I had the Beydynamic MX300 which
actually come supplied with a USB DAC and don't cut out too much of
the background noise, they are also incredibly comfy, very well made
and for music listening are simply wonderful, there is no other word
to describe them. The microphone is also incredibly high quality, it
is pretty directional too so it cuts out almost all of the background
noise which would be fantastic if you work in a noisy environment. I
literally cannot recommend this headset highly enough. They are
supplied with soft felt like ear cups which you can replace with fake
leather ones if you choose but they are nowhere near as nice. I would
also recommend you stay well away from in ear headphones if you are
going to be wearing them for hours on end and also probably putting
them in and yanking them out often. This will harm your ears over
time. The only downside to the Berdynamics is the price. In the UK
they cost £400 but I found them for £320. I think that is around $450
or so. I now use an aviation headset, the Bose Aviation X which is an
active noise cancelling headset and blocks out an incredible amount of
background noise. It uses very strange connections though as it is
intended for aviation instrument panels which have their own
connection types. This can be overcome with an adaptor box but I
guess this isn't what you need as it is designed to cut out background
noise which is not what you are trying to do. Also it costs around
£900. Another option you could look at which is very inexpensive and
also comfortable is a simple pair of Plantronics on ear headset with a
USB DAC. You know the kind of thing just very cheap headphones with a
boom mic. Personally as you have probably gathered I really really
rate the Beyerdynamics especially as I now use them at home for music
listening and skype on my macbook pro. If I can help any further just
send me an e-mail. I'd be happy to help.
Scott Howell wrote:
All,
I am looking for an USB headset/mic combo. I am asking here since perhaps
someone has a similar requirement and can share what they use. What I am
specifically looking for is a headset that can be warn for long periods of
time and I mean for 5 to 6 hours a day. These can fit over, on, or in the
ear, but I do not want them to completely block all sound because I would
be wearing these in an office environment. At home I have a Bose headset
and separate mic, but this setup wouldn't work as well in the office. So,
any thoughts would be appreciated. Since my employer is purchasing these,
I'm not as concerned about expense. :) Well I guess under a million should
work. :)
Thanks,
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