New Plantronics Bluetooth headset sports dual mics

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on September 19th, 2008

Plantronics Voyager 835

Plantronics unveiled this week a new Bluetooth headset which is dual-mic developed for isolating voice signals. It is called the Voyager 835 and it will set you back around $120.

The Voyager 835 offers up something called Dual-Mic AudioIQ, “a combination of its proprietary DSP algorithm which intelligently optimizes audio levels and fidelity on both sides of a conversation, with precisely configured dual microphones to significantly reduce background noise.” The dual microphones reportedly work with one capturing voice while the other filters out background noise.

Plantronics unveils new USB headphones for PC gamers

Posted in Plantronics by Shane McGlaun on August 29th, 2008

Plantronics GameCon 777I have said it before, and I will say it again — PC gamers need a good set of headphones. Headphones are a great way to keep the neighbors/wife/girlfriend/mom from complaining every time you fire up Call of Duty to frag some noobs. Headphones also let you hear more nuances of the sound as well.

Plantronics makes all sorts of headphones and headsets for different tasks — including PC gaming. The latest gaming headphones from Plantronics are called the GameCom 777 and are connected to the PC and powered by one USB connection. The headphones have a built-in USB sound card and utilize Dolby Pro Logic II and virtual 5.1 surround sound.

Plantronics claims new Bluetooth headset is rugged

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on February 11th, 2008

Plantronics Explorer 370Bluetooth headsets can tend to feel fragile and sometimes snap if bent the wrong way. Plantronics hopes to do something about this with its new Plantronics Explorer 370, priced at around $80.

The Plantronics Explorer 370 is a self described “rugged” Bluetooth headset, developed by Plantronics to meet military-grade specifications. It makes use of wind filter technology for a better sound and is designed to be water, dust and shock resistant.





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