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The Ready Room => Off Topic => Topic started by: DruBo on March 15, 2005, 04:08:04 PM

Title: My headset sucks
Post by: DruBo on March 15, 2005, 04:08:04 PM
Here is the headset I have:

(http://www.t2supply.com/1.877.847.7000/plantronics/images-plx/dotaudio60.jpg)

It's a Plantronics .Audio 60. It should be fine. But nobody can ever hear me when I'm talking in game, even with the microphone volume turned up to max.

Therefore, I think I need a new headset with a better microphone.

What do you use/recommend?
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Necrosis on March 15, 2005, 05:03:32 PM
I'll start with the obvious.


Have you tested the mic? Have you checked your HL settings? Try turning on echo in order to see if you can hear it yourself.

Its obvious, but you would be surprised...
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: 2_of_8 on March 15, 2005, 05:27:07 PM
1) Check the connections, if it's plugged in right
2) Check for muted volume in the volume control
3) Check for some physical switch for mic (a knob, button, etc)
4) Check if voice is enabled in NS
5) Turn on "mic boost" or something like that in volume control + NS sound options
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Tooky on March 15, 2005, 06:56:19 PM
Nobody can hear you as in no sound or as in very low vol?
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: DruBo on March 15, 2005, 07:27:03 PM
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even with the microphone volume turned up to max.
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That's max on everything. Mic boost is on. Everything else is as far up as it goes.

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Nobody can hear you as in no sound or as in very low vol?
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Very low volume, so I'm told. I'm always being told to speak up; if I hold my mike closer to my face so it's practically in my mouth then people can hear me normally. If it were possible to keep it in that position I'd probably just do that, but short of taping it to my face that doesn't work; it springs back to its original position about an inch from my mouth.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Necrosis on March 15, 2005, 07:42:20 PM
I READ YOU HAD MAXED THE VOLUME

However that didnt tell us which volume you maxed.

Anyhow, did you try echoing to hear it yourself? Is it possible you have LM whisper syndrome?
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: devicenull on March 15, 2005, 08:17:53 PM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-106-014&depa=0 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-106-014&depa=0)

Get one :)

The only problem with it, is that little foam piece on the mic slides off really easy.. but a drop of glue fixes it quite nicely
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: 2_of_8 on March 15, 2005, 08:28:23 PM
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Is it possible you have LM whisper syndrome?
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Shut up.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Necrosis on March 15, 2005, 09:04:07 PM
whisper whisper

Whats that comm?

whisper whisper

Bill's fallen down the old well?
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: duherman on March 15, 2005, 09:14:09 PM
Do you have warranty?
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: SgtFury on March 16, 2005, 05:53:37 AM
Drubo before you start taking it back I think I know the prob. Like 2 of 8 mentioned in his last point.

On my comp I have plantronics mic and headset (think its the 20 version) And I too sounded very quiet until 1 day I looked in Sound Advanced or something like that and found a boost mic tick box. It makes a biggg difference.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: 2_of_8 on March 16, 2005, 09:31:40 AM
And if it keeps being a problem, if you don't find any other way to fix it... I'm pretty sure this (http://www.download.com/3000-2150-10056479.html?part=77992&subj=dlpage&tag=button) program can increase the volume of input, and output it to the next program - that's NS.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: X-S-Z on March 16, 2005, 10:12:36 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-106-014&depa=0 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-106-014&depa=0)

Get one :)

The only problem with it, is that little foam piece on the mic slides off really easy.. but a drop of glue fixes it quite nicely
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Yes, best headphones ever. If it does wind up being a hardware problem, then buy one of these as a replacement.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Niteowl on March 16, 2005, 11:05:39 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-106-014&depa=0 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-106-014&depa=0)

Get one :)

The only problem with it, is that little foam piece on the mic slides off really easy.. but a drop of glue fixes it quite nicely
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#1 choice of commraging nocturnal raptors everywhere!!
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: DarkScythe on March 17, 2005, 01:20:25 AM
I use one of these!

well.. 2 of these actually, they were good to me for over a year, then there was a mysterious problem with the cord and sound kept dropping off the right side..
so i went to J&R and bought myself another one :D

the .audio 90's are an excellent investment and you wont be let down.
plus it's by plantronics too.

btw, i've never tried loopback 1.. how do i sound in-game? i never get any complaints but i dunno how exactly it is

other than that, i think any fixes i had in mind have already been mentioned
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: SwiftSpear on March 17, 2005, 01:53:50 AM
You sound extreamly ugly and pale in game.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Cold-NiTe on March 17, 2005, 01:58:41 AM
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You sound extreamly ugly and pale in game.
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Better than sounding like a teen singing sensation, like I do, when I don't control myself.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: SwiftSpear on March 17, 2005, 02:02:52 AM
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You sound extreamly ugly and pale in game.
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Better than sounding like a teen singing sensation, like I do, when I don't control myself.
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Holy fudge, this is the first time I have EVER seen you on the LM boards...  Did you click the wrong link or something?
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Cold-NiTe on March 17, 2005, 02:05:21 AM
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You sound extreamly ugly and pale in game.
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Better than sounding like a teen singing sensation, like I do, when I don't control myself.
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Holy fudge, this is the first time I have EVER seen you on the LM boards...  Did you click the wrong link or something?
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I came here a long time back because LB said "lol u r from texas 2?"  and I was like "y yes, yes I R!!"

Then I stopped.

I was considering coming in under a different name, to prevent any situations arising from being recognized, but what the hell.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: SwiftSpear on March 17, 2005, 02:07:18 AM
Well you shouldn't have "what the helled" because we all hate you and now that you are here we will ridicule you and make you miserable!

(jk  <3 )
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: Cold-NiTe on March 17, 2005, 02:08:58 AM
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Well you shouldn't have "what the helled" because we all hate you and now that you are here we will ridicule you and make you miserable!

(jk  <3 )
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Nothing anyone can do can equal being randomly IM'ed by pjofsky to hear about his love life.  I'll just say that and leave it at that.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: SwiftSpear on March 17, 2005, 02:11:22 AM
Just so you know, pj harrasses me too, so don't think you are alone on that one.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: DarkScythe on March 18, 2005, 12:39:14 AM
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You sound extreamly ugly and pale in game.
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lol are u serious?
why doesnt anyone say anything then, so i can try to fix it





.. o_O

oh i get it. it's all a conspiracy! first the organized res-kickings, now ur all ignoring me!  :ph34r:

haha seriously though, if i do sound horrendous, tell me exactly what's wrong and i'll try to fix it  ^_^
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: DruBo on March 18, 2005, 10:46:32 AM
Thanks for all your help, guys. I still haven't fixed it but you've given me some ideas as to what to try.

Also:
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so i went to J&R and bought myself another one :D
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 :blink: WENT to J&R? Another new yorker? zomg! I was just at J&R like 10 minutes ago.
Title: My headset sucks
Post by: DarkScythe on March 18, 2005, 11:26:32 AM
hahah yes another new yorker

and i was actually planning on going today to browse around, but i woke up late and didnt feel like going