Thanks for the model number. I’ve not heard of this headset so will go and look it up, I’m in need of another headset since the Logitech H800 crumbled and died.
> On 17 Nov 2015, at 5:55 AM, Curtis Delzer <curtis1...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Well I am using the Logitech G930, and as a headset it is quite good, though > as you say the microphone is for communications, not for doing much else due > to it's processing, etc. > I haven't yet tried to program the extra buttons for controlling my Skype or > music shuttling, etc. not sure if I can do that with a screen reader or not. > The headset though has very good frequency response with quite surprising > very low bass response, E.G. Michael Murray pipe organ music where 23Hz is > quite well heard without second harmonic distortion which is more common than > most folks realize for headsets, let alone speakers. :) > > > At 08:08 AM 11/16/2015, you wrote: >> Okay letâs get a few things sorted. >> >> The Logitech H800 headset is not designed for broadcasting in any respect, >> its a headset designed for Skype, VOIP and casual music listening and this I >> would have thought should have been fairly obvious given the price charged >> for the unit. >> >> If youâre into Skype and communications then perhaps this headset is value >> for money though I certainly wouldnât class the H800 has a value for money >> product. >> >> If Wireless chatting is what you want from your computer using the supplied >> Wireless USB Receiver with Skype then yep, the headset is passable but not >> the best solution by any manner of means for several reasons. >> >> Whilst the Wireless Receiver seems to perform nicely you cannot use the >> controls on the headset to answer/end Skype calls which is unfortunate and >> Iâve seen no documentation anywhere to suggest any workarounds here, not a >> huge problem I agree but certainly one which could have been addressed so >> its a minor irritation. >> >> If youâre planning on using the H800âs Bluetooth connection for >> communications then low quality audio is what youâre going to get and no >> wonder given the early Bluetooth version used, better headsets can be bought >> with far better clarity. >> >> As for Broadcasting and using a microphone for that? Well honestly I thought >> the author of the original email was having a joke surely, no one in their >> right mind would use this Headsets microphone for broadcasting nor any >> similar headsets microphone for the same purpose, again these headsets are >> specifically designed for chatting and the microphones of same have >> processing for noise cancelling and so on which make them incredibly nasty >> sounding tools for the broadcast environment. >> >> If youâre thinking of broadcasting terms for microphones then - at the >> very least - consider the Logitech USB Desktop microphone which has >> surprisingly good sounding characteristics at a very reasonable price of >> $20, youâll find that this microphone has a far better dynamic range than >> those headset microphones. >> >> I posted a link to the list some time ago with a link to an article which >> discussed recommended microphones for Podcasting/Broadcasting, the Yti Blue >> was amongst the recommendations but regardless of that, try the Logitech >> Microphone first, its a bargain given its price, bought mine 6 years ago and >> I still use it. >> >> As for the Logitech H800 Headset? I wish theyâd either retire that headset >> or update the thing. I owned one of these headsets and it does have plenty >> of potential I admit but even the build quality of a disgrace with the >> Plantronics model showing the Logitech as looking terribly beaten, I think >> the Plantronics model is something like Plantronics Audio 995. >> >> >> > On 16 Nov 2015, at 10:31 AM, Joy Tilton <joyctil...@comcast.net> wrote: >> > >> > Okay, I've a logitech H800, which is a decent headset. However, the mic >> > is so tinny, At times it causes communication issues with hearing impaired >> > persons dealing with such things as tinitus when I talk with them over the >> > pc. Plus, for decent recordings, the mic does not give a rich enough sound >> > >> > >> > What would be a decent sounding wireless mic that does not cost an arm and >> > a leg, something that can generate a more well-rounded sound? >> > >> > >> >> ********** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >> halfwits in this world behind. ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
