Cyber AcousticsStereo Headset/Microphone, Ambidextrous design AC-201
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Customer Review: A great tool for dictation software!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this headphone/microphone set so that I could use it with Dragon dictation. As a novelist, I am finding that my wrists are hurting me more and more these days with all the hours I spend pounding the keyboard. I didn't want to have to spend $200 on some of the more expensive headsets I saw on Amazon to get accurate dictating results, so I was glad when I saw at least one review where someone said that they had used the AC 201 for dictation and found this headset to be perfectly acceptable.
I'm writing this review to tell you that I am very happy with this purchase. For such a cheap price, it is working well beyond my expectation. In fact, I expected that by using this headset I would learn that yes, I did need to spend an exorbitant amount of money for a decent microphone for dictation. I learned the exact opposite. I'm using the microphone to dictate right now, and so far from what I can tell there are no errors! I also love the sound from the headset--when I take a break from dictating, I like to listen to my MP3 player and I don't even have to take off the headset to do so. The sound is comparable to the sound from my Sony ear buds. I also find the headset very comfortable, and I don't think I have a small head :-). All I have to do is unplug the cord from the computer--I'm using an ASUS net book, by the way--and attach it to my MP3 player, and I'm good to go!
So for those of you who care about dictation quality, you will be happy if you purchase this headset/microphone. At least I am! As I said, I am completely dictating this-- with the television playing in the background--and the results are fabulous. And FYI, I am using Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 10, Standard Edition.
Customer Review: Cheap Seems to Almost Always be Best With Headsets
Summary: 5 Stars
After I began using Skype, I found a need for a headset, not just using my external speakers and a standalone microphone anymore. Not private enough. So, I picked up this headset since it was one of the cheapest, and I have never had a problem with cheaper headphones and phones. Cheaper usually means clearer sound. And, I wasn't surprised, this is a great headset, especially for the money.
The microphone is loud and crisp, anyone can hear me on the other line without hesitation. Same with listening to others, it no longer sounds like you are talking on the phone, but as if the person on the other line is right there next to you.
The cushioning is soft and fits snuggly on top of my ear, no discomfort whatsoever. However, it is a little tight, something that really can't be adjusted. If you have a bigger head than mine, not to worry, it's completely adjustable. The microphone is also adjustable 180 degrees, or, if you so wish, bendy so that you can move the mic further or closer to your mouth. Makes a great difference so that the person on the other line doesn't have to hear me breathing.
Highly recommended!
Customer Review: High quality at a low price
Summary: 5 Stars
As executive director of a non-profit who uses Skype, I needed a headset that would allow me to work from my home office during part of the week without reducing call quality. As soon as I began using these headphones, I began to receive compliments on the audio quality of my calls. These headphones facilitate crisp, clear calls that give the impression of being in the same room as the caller. The flexible microphone is sturdy and can be bent to desired angles without appearing to weaken at all. Previous flexible microphones I have purchased seemed to weaken each time I bent them, so this is a significant improvement. The headset is solid and preserves privacy. I am able to do confidential advocacy with this headset without someone a foot away hearing the other end of the conversation. I am rough on my equipment and this headset continues to provide the same exceptional quality performance after over a month of heavy daily usage. This product reduces neckstrain and allows me to work on my computer with both hands while remaining available to callers. I recommend this product without reservation.Customer Review: This headset microphone in my opinion is unbeatable for speech recognition accuracy.
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a $49.00 Radio Shack "Sennheiser Knock off" from speechrecsolutions, and simultaneously purchased the $13.00 cyber acoustics AC 0201 stereo headsets microphone from Amazon. The speech recognition quality is superb, if not perfect with each microphones, the only errors detected originated from my mouth, not either microphone.
The cyber acoustics headset including quality earphones was not as comfortable to wear as the Sennheiser knock off from radio shack which did not include headphones, but was worn very comfortably for many hours'.
I feel that the microphone quality was essentially perfect, identical with either unit.
Four day follow-up: the $14.00 Cyber Acoustics AC-201 Stereo Headset/microphone proved to be quite comfortable when adjusted properly.The microphone functioned perfectly, with far fewer errors than I experienced with the radio shack"Sennheiser Knock off".
Conclusion: the radio shack knock off was returned, and another $14.00 Cyber Acoustics AC-201 was ordered from Amazon, to serve as a backup.
Customer Review: For use as a phone headset, this is the way to go
Summary: 5 Stars
I have tried all the so called phone headsets available out there and have been disappointed by all of them. Their sound quality is never up to par and I usually have trouble having the other person on the line hear me due to the microphone being way up by my ear. Cyber-Acoustics has none of these problems, the sound quality thanks to dual ear phones which are very well padded, I get not only great sound, but the padding helps muffle out and background noises. As far as the mic, it is a boom mic so it is right there by your mouth and I find I am no longer having to raise my voice or have the volume of my phone set all the way up. Before you buy a regular phone headset, take the time to buy the adapter required to change this to a 2.5mm jack and try this gaming headset. You will never go back to a regular one again.