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>Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2003 18:54:24 -0400
>From: Jack Burston <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Mic/Headsets - Again
>To: [log in to unmask]
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Dear Colleagues,

Just when I thought I had found the ideal mic/headset for a lab, I've
encountered a problem I thought you might be interested knowing about. The
unit in question is the Koss SB-40. It's very comfortable to wear, sounds
good, and is of reasonably sturdy construction. The price is right, too
(about $35 on the web).  The problem is with the mic output, which on our
new Dell GX260 computers with the sound card cranked up to the maximum comes
out at very low volume. I discovered that Koss is aware of the problem and
can supply a bias supply ($6) to boost the mic output level. Unfortunately,
it did not resolve the low output problem for us. So, if you're looking for
a good mic/headset do consider the SB-40, but make sure to try one out on
your intended computers before ordering a full complement.  Jack

--
Jack Burston, Ph.D.
Director
Foreign Language Technology Center
College of Liberal Arts
Rochester Institute of Technology
92 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604

Phone: (585) 475-3156
Fax: (585) 475-7120