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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: xanax on January 08, 2024, 01:46:03 AM
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I'm getting back into AH and realize that speaking rather than typing might be helpful in many situations. Not particularly used to speaking in a game and I fear my heavy western Nevada accent might be off-putting. Anyhow, was wondering what headset folks recommend for coms. Currently, I have mic that is about 18" long and I look like Gene Rayburn on Match Game 1974 using it. A headset is a must. I kid about "heavy western Nevada accent," btw as I'm pretty sure western Nevadans speak the most bland, generic form of English. It's the eastern Nevadans with the Sam Elliot drawl.
I'm also looking for a powered USB hub for getting enough power to my joystick. Is there a standard for those concerning powering a joystick or HOTAS setup? Will the USB ports on the MB suffice? This too, I am hoping will be cheap and eligible for Amazon Prime if I need one.
"I'm also looking for a powered USB hub for getting enough power to my joystick."........That is a sentence Sam Elliot would never utter, btw.
Thanks
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Normally Pc USB hubs are enough to power a stick. Just go to device manager on your Pc and untick USBs "" Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
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For usb hubs or headsets, just dont go cheap. The first few that pop up on Amazon are $15-$20 range but have a bunch of ports. I use one of these hubs (https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-UH720-7-Port-Smart-Charging/dp/B00SCX6I8A/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1PO7RJTD48IX&keywords=powered%2Busb%2Bhub&qid=1704720632&sprefix=powered%2Busb%2Bhub%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-8&th=1) Not the most expensive, it dose have 7 ports which I think is pushing it but I dont use them all. All 3 controllers, my earbuds charger and my watch charger are plugged in and there is never an issue for years at this point.
For my headset, I bought these. EPOS Sennheiser (https://www.amazon.com/EPOS-Sennheiser-Noise-canceling-compatible-Smartphone/dp/B00KK8ZLEC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1PIIPYOKM8W1O&keywords=EPOS%2BSENNHEISER&qid=1704721100&sprefix=epos%2Bsennheiser%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1) The first set lasted over 6 years and this set is almost 2 years old. Very comfortable, sound is very good, and the mic works well and can be muted by just flipping it up out of the way.
Neither are the cheapest, but neither are the most expensive. They work well for years so I consider them both good investments.
Welcome back! <S>
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I bought the Steelseries Arctis 7 a few years ago, it's wireless which is great, battery typically can last over a day depending on usage. Used to have a Logitech G933 but it was very heavy.
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Thanks, fellas. I bought the USB hub Fugitive recc'd as I have a couple other peripherals I use a bunch and don't want to keep climbing under and behind the desk to plug them in. Plus, it was only $27 which is far cheaper than I was thinking.
I'm still studying in the headset rabbit hole but you've given me keen ideas.
Thanks again
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In my experience you shouldn't need a usb powered hub unless you have an older computer.
I've only had issues with USB ports and controllers when I tried to use the older black USB ports.
The newest m/b I built has orange usb sockets which are supposed to be rated at an even higher wattage then the blue ones so I'm guessing most of the newer computers should have these new ports.
I've always used the Logitech headsets and have had no issues with them. I've used different models so I can't recommend a specific one but all the ones I've had have worked without issue.
Good to see you back :)
Hope your nephew doesn't get discouraged by the beat down that new players tend to get. Maybe you can use him as bait? hehe
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I have a turtle beach but some of them you can hear yourself while talking into the mic which is very annoying, and it is by design and not able to be disabled.
And a +1 for a powered USB hub. Those things work wonders as long as you get a good name brand one and not a chinese piece of garbage. I have a star tech 7 port 3.0 hub that was given to me and it works like a champ. Also have an older 2.0 hub that is just for small things like the keyboard/mouse, etc. Anything critical goes straight into the usb ports on the computer.
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Hope your nephew doesn't get discouraged by the beat down that new players tend to get. Maybe you can use him as bait? hehe
Oh, I'll be in for the same beat-downs.......I remember very little of the very little ACM and SA I once had. No piece of hardware will help with that!
He's back in school but I think he'll be serviceable as a gunner for the scenario. That, or he'll be back to whatever the hip game he was playing prior.
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I have a turtle beach but some of them you can hear yourself while talking into the mic which is very annoying, and it is by design and not able to be disabled.
The one you have doesn't let you hear yourself? If so, which model? Nobody wants to hear me talk less than myself.
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The one I have does let me hear myself with no way to disable it. I hate it and hardly use it just for that reason.
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The one I have does let me hear myself with no way to disable it. I hate it and hardly use it just for that reason.
Do you mean that you can hear your voice amplified through the headphones? If so, going to Settings>Sound>Input>Microphone>Properties>Advanced>Listen is the place to check:
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<S> Bizman! I was just looking up the same thing.
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Listen box is unchecked. This issue is the way the headphones are designed per turtle beach. This feature is enabled by design by turtle beach and the only option to mute it is either mute the mic completely which disabled vox comms or buy a diffferent brand of headset. Reading reviews online, that model (turtle beach ear force p11) is permanent for the mic listening. I wouldnt mind getting a new mic some point but I hardly use it enough to warrant it.
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Listen box is unchecked. This issue is the way the headphones are designed per turtle beach. This feature is enabled by design by turtle beach and the only option to mute it is either mute the mic completely which disabled vox comms or buy a diffferent brand of headset. Reading reviews online, that model (turtle beach ear force p11) is permanent for the mic listening. I wouldnt mind getting a new mic some point but I hardly use it enough to warrant it.
Oh well... I just read reviews about a couple of desktop microphones and the only mentionable negative seemed to be the lack of a monitoring jack. So it seems that there's demand for microphones and headsets that let you listen to yourself, most likely for controlling the balance between your voice and game sounds in live streams.
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Thats what I have read also. Mine was a case of "buy before reading reviews"
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We wear a lot of headsets (Cans) between us engineers. Common pattern is JBL. I’m one of the few who strictly use Bose ($250). Some brands make them how they want them to sound, IMO, Bose makes them to how it should sound.
IF one can find a 4pin CommSet, used for stages, production, AC. it can be converted to 2 - 1/8” connectors. For sims thats what I did. Same thing you use in a real plane. Costly brand new, my Beyer Dynamics list around $500. But I got it for free, not working. Fixed it and it was great. Still have it. It took s hit on storage issues.
JBL has some good cheaper midels.
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I love my $16 Koss CS-100 headset/mic.
I've used this model for decades. Sounds good. Comfortable for me. Good mic.
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I love my $16 Koss CS-100 headset/mic.
I've used this model for decades. Sounds good. Comfortable for me. Good mic.
Best buy have these?
Seems windows 11 doesn't want to talk to my converted $400 comm set, with 2 - 1/8” stereo jacks, can’t figure out why, unless its ohms. Going to try s 1/8” to USEB converter as last resort. Otherwise, taking your route.
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Best buy have these?
Amazon. Make sure to select the connector type you want (dual plubs, or usb, etc.)
https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Communications-Headset-Microphone-CS100-USB/dp/B00C121ZOK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3Q7K4B2CM59LG&keywords=koss%2Bcs100&qid=1706472431&sprefix=koss%2Bcs100%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2&th=1
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Amazon. Make sure to select the connector type you want (dual plubs, or usb, etc.)
https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Communications-Headset-Microphone-CS100-USB/dp/B00C121ZOK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3Q7K4B2CM59LG&keywords=koss%2Bcs100&qid=1706472431&sprefix=koss%2Bcs100%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2&th=1
Obviously you made it through my typical cell phone speellling errors. Thanks.
I need to get one working before the scenario.
As for mine, I prolly have to convert it back from 1/8” to 2 3-pin XLR mic cable connectors so I can run it through isolation transformers, which puts signal at 600 ohms, then to usb. I’ll take your suggestion until I get to that. Its even better than my Bose bluetooth headphones. Mine worked on last pc with Win10.
I’ve realized how hampered I am to type everything, plus edits.
Thanks.
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If you order it now, you can probably get it in time.
Obviously you made it through my typical cell phone speellling errors. Thanks.
I need to get one working before the scenario.
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If you order it now, you can probably get it in time.
Just did, have it by 31st
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If you order it now, you can probably get it in time.
I got my Koss HS, it will get me through until fix my BeyerDynamics headset. It works well for the money, just needs a windscreen to stop breathing and popping noise. I'm grabbing a few from work tomorrow. Other than that, it's just fine. Thanks Brooke
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