Microphone Style: Standard
Standard microphones are usually omni-directional, which means they pick up everything in a 360 degree circle.
Microphone Style: Voice Tube
Voice Tubes are a light-weight and elegant way of transporting your voice to the microphone. Occasionally they can get clogged with pieces of dust, lint, or dirt if not taken care of. Clean or replace to restore sound quality.
Microphone Style: Noise Canceling
There are several noise canceling technologies but they all do the same thing, eliminate background noise and focus on your voice.
Application: Over-the-Head
Over-the-Head headsets usually cover one ear and use a plastic "headband" to go over your head, like headphones.
Application: On-the-Ear
On-the-Ear headsets have hooks or rubber loops to hang on the ear. The speaker covers the ear.
Application: Binaural
Binaural headsets cover both ears, giving you more focus on the caller.
Application: In-the-Ear
In-the-Ear headsets vary a little more than the other styles but one thing is consistent, the speaker goes in your ear. The advantage of this is that it blocks out more ambient noise allowing you to hear the caller better and is popular with cellular headsets.
Application: Convertible
A headset style that can be quickly reconfigured to be worn either as an over-the-head headset or alternatively as an on-the-ear model. (Please note the Plantronics DuoPro model can also be configured as a behind-the-neck headset).
Application: Behind-the-Neck
Behind-the-Neck headsets rest on the back of your neck, leaving the top of your head free. Works well with hats, helmets, and hair-dos.
