Anyone else think its weird..

[FepZ]

That they sell closed headsets? Or is it just me?


try putting your hands over your ears and talking to see what im talking about.

 

[Assorted]

When I use headsets, I'm able to hear the voice coming into the microphone.

 

[FepZ]

Probably because you are using open headsets..

 

[Assorted]

No, because the voice being recorded is being played back into my closed headset. I'm talking about an IEM headset, but it wouldn't make a difference if it was a closed HD-25 headset.

 

[Robster1958]

I think of closed as being beneficial to those NOT wearing the cans. I mean, an important reason we use closed headsets is so that others cannot hear what is on the other end!

 

[blessingx]

I'm confused.

 

[Assorted]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robster1958 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think of closed as being beneficial to those NOT wearing the cans. I mean, an important reason we use closed headsets is so that others cannot hear what is on the other end!

If you're using a headset you're more likely to bother other people with your own talking.

 

[Robster1958]

hhhmmmmm....you got a point.

although, i often go into "listen-only" mode for webcasts, conf calls etc.

 

[FepZ]

So your saying when you talk, your voice comes back thru your headphones?

 

[Punnisher]

It's like this: Talk to someone on your telephone with the other ear plugged and press the phone against your ear.

You'll have isolation but can hear your own voice played back through the earphone. This setting can be turned on/off on programs you might be using.

 

[tpc41]

if they were open, wouldn't the sound leaking out of the headset cause interference because the mic is right there?

 

[Assorted]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpc41 /img/forum/go_quote.gif if they were open, wouldn't the sound leaking out of the headset cause interference because the mic is right there?

I've used the cheap undersized headsets, and eventhough they're open, the volume should never be louder than your speaking voice.