I have found that USB headsets generally just work with Linux. I am
using recent 2015+ openSuse and Ubuntu.
I used many models from Logitech, Plantronics and Jabra with zero
issues. I cannot remember the exact models,
I usually use them at work, but it must have used about 10 different
wired and wireless models over the last 5-7 years.
Just to give you an idea - pricing is high for the DECT devices - Right
here at home & office I have or had - and they just work at plug in:
- Plantronix Audio 995H - wireless USB stereo headset
- Plantronix C50 USB - wireless USB mono business headset - this is
long range DECT device (like cordless phones)
- Plantronix Savi 440 - wireles USB mono business headset - this is
long range DECT device (like cordless phones)
- Jabra 920 Pro - Wireless USB mono business headset - this is long
range DECT device (like cordless phones)
- Jabra Evolve 30 - wired USB headset - stereo
Alternatively, you could get one of those under $10 USB audio dongles
and connect your normal analog 3.5mm jack headset to it.
Generally, I stay away from the foam ear cushions as they tend to
disintegrate into nasty mess over time.
I configure it by setting preferences application in KDE using and
addhoc setup using pavucontrol (pulseAudio).
My device collection is very much skewed by the fact that I hang on
Skype/WebEx/BlueJeans/WebRTC for work and with family a lot.
Hope it helps, Tomas
On Sat, 2017-07-08 at 11:48 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> On 06/28/2017 08:52 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > [snip]
> > I'm already investigating good microphones with good A/D resolution
> > and preferably a high sample rate [I've ideas on pre-processing I
> > would like to experiment with].
>
> There are conflicts between what I want, what is available, and what
> current speech recognition software expects as input.
>
> My current specifications:
> 1. headset mounted for consistent microphone placement
> [non-negotiable].
> 2. earphone(s) not required.
> 3. USB output - 16 bit resolution
> 20 kHz high frequency response
> 48 kHz sample rate
> [That exceeds input specification of most voice recognition
> software.
> I expect to filter and re-sample appropriately. Those
> specifications
> also meet requirements of another project.]
> 4. available Linux software to save as a WAV format file.
> I've found many products specifying Windows and Apple
> compatibility.
> They have bundled software which I have no use for and there is
> no
> indication if the microphone can be used with other software.
> 5. expected price ~$30 - $50
>
> I know such product are available. Finding a potential supplier who
> has
> a website that gives the information in a usable format.
>
> Suggestions?
> TIA
>
>
>
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