Wireless Pc Headsets
Wireless headsets provide a convenient way of communicating hands free, thereby reducing the difficulties and physical strain while using the conventional wired headsets. A base unit will be connected to your phone-line or the speaker of the pc, communicates with the headset using digital radio signals. You are free to move about without the fear of getting disconnected by accident. Wireless headsets help in a big way in allowing you to do your work uninterrupted, thereby saving time. As there are headsets available now which offer clear communication up to as far as 100 meters from the base unit, it allows you to move around your workplace freely without getting the communication broken.
Advantages of wireless headsets: one of the biggest advantages with the wireless headsets is the convenience it provides when compared with the traditional handsets to the user while attending calls over internet or telephone while working. It is proven that with wireless headsets, the problem of phone neck, which occurs due to the strain caused to the neck and back muscles while cradling the handset between ear and shoulder. Also, as most of them are extremely light weight, usage of the wireless headsets for long periods doesnt give the user any discomfort or headache.
Besides the health benefits, the wireless headsets provide the user the freedom to move around his workplace, rather than having to be glued to his office chair for the entire working period, without interrupting their work or missing any incoming calls or queries.
Wireless headsets also provide the user with high quality sound with minimal discomfort, which makes it attractive for gamers and multimedia users.
PC Headsets are useful during work, gaming, internet conversations and other multimedia applications such as listening to music.
Types of wireless headsets: there are different types of headsets available in the market, classified in terms of the method by which it is to be worn.
1) Over-the-head: over-the-head headsets are one of the most widely used type of headset. As the name suggests, the headset could be fit comfortably over your head through a flexible and lightweight head band, which ensures that the earpiece of the headset is fit firmly and comfortably over your ear. The quality of sound that results is of a high standard which minimizes the strain caused to ears and an easy and comfortable communication is ensured. The popular brands of over-the-head headsets are Doro, Jabra GN, Plantronics, Qualis, Sennheiser SkyTronic and Agent
2) Behind-the-neck: Behind-the-neck headsets are designed similar to over-the-head headsets. The microphone boom and the earpiece are attached to a flexible and lightweight band around your neck, which holds the headset comfortably in place. Compared with the over-the-head headset, behind-the-neck type also provides the option of having your headset secured by a neck band, rather than a head band. The popular brands of this type of headsets include Jabra GN, Plantronics, Qualis and Sennheiser.
3) Over the ear: Over the ear headsets an equally useful for call center professionals and general users. It is a variation of the over-the-head type, and also more flexible. It has a simple design. The microphone boom attached to a loop, fits comfortably over your ear, thereby securing the headset earpiece in place and ensuring comfort and mobility. Popular models among the over-the ear type headsets are Jabra GN, plantronics and Sennheiser.
4) In-the-ear: in-the-ear headsets working is similar to that of the over-the-ear type. The difference being that with the over-the-ear headset, the earpiece provided is a padded one that sits over the ear, with the in-the-ear headsets, the headsets earpiece fits inside your ear, and an ear loop or head band usually secures the headset in place. The fact that the earpiece fits inside the ear, provides more clarity in the sound and also extra comfort. The headset is designed very light, and can be worn for a long time continuously without any discomfort. The popular brands of in-the-ear headsets are, TriStar, Mobile and PC/Media.
Based on the type of connectivity and the facilities and features provided, wireless pc headsets are available in types like USB headsets, VoIP headsets and Bluetooth headsets.
USB Headsets: The base unit of USB headsets is connected to your computer via a USB port, instead of a sound card port. The most common USB headsets are of over-the-head type and behind-the-neck type. Popular brands are Jabra GN, Plantronics and Sennheiser.
Bluetooth headsets: Bluetooth headsets are usually worn like an over-the-ear headset and it works similar to a general wireless headset. The communication between the base unit and the headset is accomplished by using wireless Bluetooth technology. Being very light in weight, the headset doesnt cause any physical difficulties while used for long hours. Available brands are Jabra GN, Pama, Plantronics and Sennheiser.
VOIP / SKYPE headsets: VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) or Skype headsets provides facility to make phone calls over the internet to both the internet phone users and regular land line phones at a sharply reduced price. The VoIP headsets are available in different styles namely over-the-head headsets, behind-the-neck headsets and over-the-ear headsets. It is available in brands such as Jabra GN, JPL, Plantronics, and Sennheiser.
General hygiene tips for headset users:
While the benefits in using wireless are well known, there are some recommendations for the general hygiene which are to be followed while using headsets, which are essential in ensuring the general health and productivity as well.
Each user should be assigned a personal handset as far as possible in order to avoid the hygiene and health problems which may arise when the headsets are shared between people. It is also recommended that the headset voice tubes, headset air cushions (both the leatherette and foam) and the handset windshields are to be changed every six months so that the risk of infections to the users could be minimized. Headsets are to be cleaned and wiped using bacterial wipes daily after use.
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