On 07/08/2017 06:05 PM, Tom wrote: > 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
Yes, but likely not quite as intended <chuckle> Your experience supports the idea that USB compatibility with Linux is likely a non-issue. However, investigating Plantronics and Jabra has eliminated them as possible vendors. Neither publishes the specifications which interest me, i.e. microphone bandwidth, resolution, and sample rate. Common features of their websites also hints that providers targeting the market represented by Skype et. al. are unlikely to provide the information I require. I will not be using a wireless device as it costs money with no interesting benefit. If the headset comes with earphones that is OK, but they are not a requirement. Thank you. _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
