SkyPup Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 I wasn't ignoring you guys during Tuesday's flying. My microphone tested OK on Windows, but wasn't responding on TeamSqueak. I was getting a transmit light on the TS screen, but no voice going out. Any recommendations for a mic? I'm also open to a headphone/mic. A lot of fancy gaming stuff out there, but I don't know what to look for. P Quote
Snacko Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Hey SP, I use this Cyber Acoustic headset. I don't need headphones but it has one ear covered if you choose to use it that way... I just sit that earpiece just above my ear when I am using my speakers for speech. Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted February 9, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted February 9, 2011 Sennheiser pc 130 (USB) Logitech G35 (USB) Roccat Cave (5.1 Surround, connected to Creative Xfi Gamer, and USB for power) Not all three at the same time. Sennheiser in normal mode, running TS from a second computer. Game sound via 5.1 speaker set. G35 and Roccat when on 'silent mode', TS and Game sound through the headset. All three have their own volume controle, Sennheiser and Roccat have that in a controller in the lead, Logitech has a control on the set itself. Quote
Sweper Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Sennheiser pc 130 (USB) Same here. Good sounding headphones, even for music like spotify or other. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted February 9, 2011 2. Administrators Posted February 9, 2011 Creative fata1ity 1000 headset. I'm happy with it Quote
1. DDz Quorum Pooka Posted February 9, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted February 9, 2011 Creative fata1ity 1000 headset. I'm happy with it Same as Jabo, Creative Fatal1ty headset & Mic, Mark II series. I particularly like the way it completely covers the ear, a lot more comfortable. It came free with the Creative sound card. Quote
SkyPup Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks, everyone. "Creative Fatality".....you have to love that name. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted February 9, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted February 9, 2011 Plantronics 995 wireless Quote
Jediteo Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Creative Fatal1ty 3.5mm version here, gone through 3 pairs of them. Quote
Zooly Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 I'm another with Creative Fatal1ty headset. Quote
SkyPup Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 Had my eye on the Rocat Kave, but they would have to be shipped from overseas. Found a pair of Turtle Beach X11s and they are nice. Never knew a Merlin engine sounded so good! And a quick check on TS confirmed the microphone is working right. I got mine at the local Best Buy, but Newegg has them at a good price too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874502007 Quote
Shadrach Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I use a FSX 3D force feedback headset. It has woofers that vibrate on low frequency sound. Not that brilliant in game but great for listening to rock music. They also make your ears rattle a bit when CanGoose and Rox chip in on teamspeak but no probs from Jedi. Quote
T_O_A_D Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 older version of Plantronics I don't see the model number on them, but they're at least 5 years old. Before that I had an early model of Eddimenionals lasted a couple of years, a wire broke internally and it was too small for me to deal with and my eyesight, File 13 Before that just cheap logitechs. Quote
rox Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Creative hs 390 It wouldn't be bad for the price if it didn't hurt my head so effin much after an hour or two of wearing. Gonna buy a Senn in the future Quote
rox Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Logitech G35 (USB) You have to be kidding me.....it's ridiculous to which lengths companies will go to produce "gaming hardware" for the kids. And I could guess the price is appropriate.Who the hell needs buttons on a headset? Imagine someone using them buttons for changing views in IL-2 or something Quote
Gothkrieger Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 Plantronics 995 wireless I find wireless devices are Ok if you don't forget to charge them or they die in the middle of something, as well as it don't cause some sort of conflict. I believe the KISS principle is always the best, sometimes fewer bells and whistles is better, but if it works with no problems wireless is great. Quote
Gothkrieger Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 I take it that all these headsets use USB, my headset with mic is part of a Sidewinder Voice Command and still uses the stereo type plug connections. Is the USB connection superior now or just more current? Been considering online play, one of the things I have to sort out is mic. The puter is in a family room, lots of background noise, TV etc. Been thinking of having to use the press to speak feature to get around this. Are there any headset / mic set-ups that are better at not picking up background noise? I doubt it, but is would be great to find a throat activated mic, but I doubt they make that for PC. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted March 20, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted March 20, 2011 Plantronics 995 wireless I find wireless devices are Ok if you don't forget to charge them or they die in the middle of something, as well as it don't cause some sort of conflict. I believe the KISS principle is always the best, sometimes fewer bells and whistles is better, but if it works with no problems wireless is great. The charging is a matter of routine - I set up my 'cockpit' each time I fly, plugging stuff in sequence as I know it works and doesn't cause conflict - the headset gets unplugged from it's charger lead and plugged back in afterwards. I did forget to charge it right at the start of using it and messed up a great dogfight with BA, hence the routine. I'm more worried about being caught wandering about downstairs by wifey whilst I'm wearing my hat/quackIR and headset as I top up a drink - the headset has enough range for me to do this and the TIR is wireless too. She has become very understanding and feels she can laugh openly now as opposed to behind my back Quote
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