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Put the headset on the same way you would wear a normal set of headphones. It does not matter if the microphone is on the left or right side of your head. After the headphones are on, lower the mic boom so that that the microphone is positioned directly in front of your mouth. Locate the volume control on the speaker wire of the headset. Windows 7 and 8 include two tools that are perfect for testing microphones, whether you're trying to set up a single headset or test a whole box of old electronics. Start by checking whether your computer picks up any audio in the Sound Control Panel, and then use the Sound Recorder to record a short test.
BestUSB Headsets with Microphones for OfficeWindows Central2019
If you work in a call center or other office-based occupation that requires you to make a lot of phone calls, you know how important a quality office headset can be. I've compiled a list of some of the best USB office headsets you can find to help you get the most for your money.
Handy features: Logitech Business H650e
This USB-powered headset from Logitech has noise-canceling capabilities as well as auto-echo detection, meaning you can be in a room where sound tends to bounce around without it having a negative impact on the call quality. The headset also has an LED that will flash when a call is incoming, so you don't have to worry about missing calls if you take the headset off for a second.
$68 at AmazonLightweight: Sennheiser PC 7
This headset from Sennheiser features mono sound (the PC 8 is the stereo version) in a super lightweight body that's comfortable to wear all day long. It doesn't look like much, but Sennheiser promises you'll not even notice you're wearing it, which is ideal for those long hours in the office. Besides stereo sound from the headset to make sure your calls are perfectly crisp, the microphone has noise cancellation built in so the folks at the other end won't hear your noisy office environment.
$34 at AmazonIn-line controls: Plantronics Blackwire C3225
The Plantronics Blackwire C3225 is very lightweight, making it easy to wear all day, and has a noise-reducing microphone. The highlight feature of the Blackwire C3225 is the 3.5-millimeter jack that plugs into a USB dongle. You can use either connection — it's compatible with phones and computers. And that dongle houses some in-line controls as an added bonus.
$64 at AmazonGreat sound: Jabra UC Voice 550 Duo
Jabra's UC Voice 550 Duo is a workhorse specifically designed to make you sound great. Working with all major UC systems, it has a fantastic noise-canceling microphone that will eliminate interference and Peakstop technology prevents loud sudden noises from blasting you in your ears. It's not the most robust option on our list, but you'll sound exquisite on the other end.
$44 at AmazonSkype certified: Microsoft LifeChat LX-6000
Microsoft has the LifeChat LX-6000 certified for use with Skype for Business, so you know your Skype calls are going to sound perfect. The ergonomically-designed earpieces are meant to relieve pressure, allowing you to wear the headset all day without feeling sore or fatigued. This headset is great for anyone who uses Skype as the main form of communication in both their professional or personal lives.
$41 at AmazonIt's difficult to choose a wrong headset for the office. All of our recommendations are worth considering for use throughout the day, but if I had to recommend a single choice, it would be the Plantronics Blackwire C3225 for comfort.
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In the past, business professionals used telephones to conference with customers or employees, but applications like Skype have made it simple for all users to voice and video chat with one another long-distance. Having a good audio configuration is critical for workers who often need to touch base with clients or other business professionals. Headsets allow users to both listen to and talk to others hands-free, but sometimes the mouthpieces attached to a headset aren't of the best quality. You can connect the speakers on the headset to the computer but hook up a separate microphone to the PC to use instead of the headset's mouthpiece.
1.Plug the headphone connector on the headset to the green-colored jack on the back of the desktop PC or into the headphone jack on the right or left side of the laptop or netbook.
2.Connect the microphone to the pink-colored jack on the back of the desktop computer or into the mic jack on the right or left side of the laptop or netbook.
3.Click 'Start | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound | Sound.' Select the headset on the Playback tab and then click 'Set Default' to use it instead of the computer speakers. Click 'OK.'
Tips
- If you want to connect both the mouthpiece and a separate mic to the PC, you must use a universal serial bus microphone. You can follow the same instructions in Step 3 to set the default device; simply select the 'Recording' tab instead.
- Some desktops come with front panel audio -- often located under the optical drive -- to which headsets, mics and other sound devices can be connected. These sound jacks are not color-coded, however; instead, look for headphone and mic symbols next to the jacks to determine which port is which.
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Ruri Ranbe has been working as a writer since 2008. She received an A.A. in English literature from Valencia College and is completing a B.S. in computer science at the University of Central Florida. Ranbe also has more than six years of professional information-technology experience, specializing in computer architecture, operating systems, networking, server administration, virtualization and Web design.
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