What VOIP Headset Should I Use?
Voice over IP has become an important tool today for places like call centers and other organizations based on softphones. It is a highly economic and productive means. Calls in Voice over IP are made through the computer and one has to be near the computer all the time to receive or make calls. It may not always be possible to do so. Thus a VoIP headset is something that can be used with a VoIP connection. Using a headset can make receiving and making calls easier as one may not always be near the computer screen. The headset fits on the head and has a piece attached to it that goes to the ear and a microphone that goes near the mouth. So one can hear the caller and also speak in to the microphone. This leaves us handsfree to do other work while we are receiving or making calls. While looking for headsets it should be checked whether they connect through the standard audio jacks or through USB. Audio jacks are difficult because one has to go around the back of the computer to see which plug fits in which jack. USB headsets are more hassle free as they are connected with Windows and MAC operating systems and also give a better sound quality. Skype VoIP Headsets The user can connect to any phone in the world with the help of Voice over IP Headsets used along with Skype. An existing broadband connection can be used and if the call is a Skype to Skype call then it is free otherwise at a very nominal cost. The telephony bills will be reduced very much for the business and domestic users as the global and national communications are integrated. Plantronics VoIP Headsets The manufacturer of Plantronics, Peripherals launched a Bluetooth Headset that is made for VoIP specifically. The headset Voyager 510 can be be used with a Bluetooth enabled mobile device or may even be connected with a PC. It can easily be connected with a VoIP software on a PC. The company has a relation with Skype which distributes Plantronics DSB-500 headsets on its website. VoIP CS50-USB Headset The CS50-USB provides wireless freedom to the softphone. It has remote call detection and an answer end capability and is the first wireless headset for VoIP. It has a good sound quality, stylish design and is comfortable in wearing. It also has a handsfree option via the USB port. Calls can be made handsfree for up to a distance of 200 feet from the PC with this headset. Plantronics DA60 USB Headset Adapter The DA60 Plantronics headset has a digitized sound quality and has the same comfort as that of other Plantronics headsets. For clarity of sound it includes a USB to headset adapter with Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The DA60 headset contains inbuilt volume and mute options. Using the Plantronics headsets has benefits such as better productivity and class and also high levels of customer satisfaction, the new adapter results in high quality sound and also voice clarity is ensured. |
