Hi Margo: 
Most so-called "language lab" headphones are sturdy,
heavy  and have ear cups , which all helps with sound insulation. 

 

More helpful still may be the "sidetone" feature of the
digital audio lab software that feeds your own voice, from a directional
microphone back, into your headphone speakers.

 

No doubt our interpreting teacher would still prefer interpreter
booths.  However, while I don't have any hard data on the acoustic attributes,
we are just ordering a 2nd batch of Sanako SLH-07. 

 

Other digital audio lab vendors offer similar headphones (I know
SANS does: http://thomasplagwitz.com/2013/10/28/a-few-thoughts-on-headphones-for-the-language-lab/). 

 

The price seems worth the time one can save troubleshooting lesser
options.



Good luck, 

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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 22:28:53 +0000
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Subject: #10210 Ambient-noise-blocking headsets?
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Subject:
Ambient-noise-blocking headsets?



Date:
April 8, 2014 1:30:23 PM CDT



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My department head wants me to look for headset options for our lab that will block out ambient noise from the other students.  I can find many (expensive) headphones with good ratings that way, but I need headsets with microphones. Gaming and call-center
 headsets come to mind. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.



Cheers,
Margo



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