Headset for VATSIM

Post by **nwadc10** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 10:00 pm

" Hey Everyone, Does anyone have a suggestion for a headset with boom mic to get for use with VATSIM? Also, does anyone know if you can get FS sound to come out of the speakers and ATC only through the headset? Justin "

leelg · Post by **leelg** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:42 am

" Justin, I would recommend a desktop USB mike. I know it sounds odd but wearing a headset for several hours of flying can be a pain. I somtimes use a headset but prefer using my desktop mike. I use the Logitech USB desktop microphone. As far as headsets go, any $20-$30 headset will work well. I bought mine at Best Buy. You need to decide if you want to use a USB or analog set. I use analog because I mix from multiple computers. Regarding ATC and FS sounds, you can specify a different output device with the Advanced Voice Client for Vatsim. If you haven't set it up yet, you can assign a joystick button to trigger the Advanced Voice Client transmit. It's a bit tricky but it works great once set up and adds to the realism. Just ask if you need help. Good luck, "

Joshua · Post by **Joshua** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:35 am

" You can't just get any old headset. I've never had a headset but I'd recommend the Plantronics .Audio 90 analog headset. The reviews on it are great, it has a noise canceller on it so you won't have to repeat ""didn't copy that, say agin please"" several times with some ATC's! Also, it is the headset that voice buddy uses, so that's more evidence that it's quality is great. It has stereo sound, which means a speaker for both ears. With the noise canceller, you won't have to make the room completely quiet for the ATC to understand you, because it filters out background noise. Oh, and one more thing, it is the headset most used by real airlines. It's nice to know that you're using an actuall peice of equitment used by real pilots. "

leelg · Post by **leelg** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:00 am

Almost all headsets in the $20-$30 range have noise cancelling technology. I have the Plantronics that came with Voice Buddy but I don't like it much. The sound is great but it is too big and bulky (IMHO). The Altech Lansing sets have N/C and are more comfortable. Lee

globecar · Post by **globecar** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:36 am

" </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Oh, and one more thing, it is the headset most used by real airlines. It's nice to know that you're using an actuall peice of equitment used by real pilots. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> Airline headsets are not compatible with Personal computers and if they were, the price puts them very out of line with what most of us even with full time jobs could afford to invest for our game. In most cases airline pilots own their own headsets and move them from aircraft to aircraft and pay 3 digit figures for them. A $20.00 or $30.00 set designed for personal computer use is more than adequate and easily obtained. "

Post by **nwadc10** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:58 am

" Thanks for all the replies guys. I may go to Best Buy today and check out the selection. A few years back I saw a do it yourself modification to an adapter that allowed you to plug in real aviation headsets to your computer of which I personally have 3 of those ""3 digit figure"" headsets

They just don't hold up that well so my latest set I went with the best of the best, a David Clark (one of the cheaper models, of course) and I haven't even got to use it yet. Thanks again for your help and Lee, I just may need some help getting the software setup. I haven't looked at it since last week but I think I was confused on something, just don't remember what

Take Care, Justin "

globecar · Post by **globecar** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:13 am

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>They just don't hold up that well so my latest set I went with the best of the best</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> Seemed to be designed for comfort more than reliability which is perhaps why many airline pilots own more than one set.

jcboliveira · Post by **jcboliveira** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 9:08 am

For me one important thing are 2 sound boards: One for plane sound another for comunication. Regards