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    USB headset adapter

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Vogelbung, Jan 24, 2010.

  1. Vogelbung

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    I'm looking for a USB headset adapter. Ideally with a volume control and mute button, just like the Beyerdynamic converters for their MMX headsets. No need for surround emulation, etc - just a compact, stereo in/out adapter that's bus-powered.

    Before you bandy around USB audio interfaces from Headroom et al, I'm familiar with the offerings of the many Hi-Fi BS merchants out there and that is not what I'm looking for. And neither am I looking for something as bulky as a regular USB audio interface such as from M-Audio etc.

    There are hundreds of no-name adapters on fleabay and Amazon, but they're an unknown quantity - I'm wondering if anyone offers something in that sort of form factor that is known to be decent. Ideally something with a short cable as opposed to a plug-in-body type, as the latter is more likely to take the USB socket with it should it be knocked.
     
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    Neither did I.

    What's the general opinion on the UUSB1?
     
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    No idea but Sennheiser is a top notch company. Going by reputation alone I'd pick the UUSB 1. Then again you never know
     
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    Think I'll hunt for the Amigo II.

    Search is off for now, I think... thanks
     
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    Anyone know where I can get an Amigo II in the UK? I've turned up no-one. Failing that I will probably get an Amigo, but the II seems to be more exactly what I wanted.
     
    Vogelbung, Jan 25, 2010
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    I hate how Amigo I doesn't have the little cable. It's like these companies don't realize you can damage a USB port or the motherboard by putting stress on the connector
     
    winkosmosis, Jan 25, 2010
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    The Amigo II appears to still be on pre-order... I don't think it's actually available anywhere just yet.
     
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    Well that explains it.

    I think I might hit up Beyerdynamic Spares to see if they can sell me the USB adapter separately.
     
    Vogelbung, Jan 26, 2010
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