1) Blackwire C220 - The dual-ear USB Blackwire C220 headset provides a rich stereo sound optimized for music and video.  With digital signal processing built in for outstanding clarity, you’ll be asking yourself if you’re really on a headset.

If you're deciding between computer headset models, it never hurts to see what the best 5 computer headsets from Plantronics are, because chances are other customers have purchased computer headsets and found what they liked and continue to buy. Choosing any will provide a great headset to use with your desktop or laptop computer.

If you're deciding between models, it never hurts to see what the best 5 wireless headsets from Plantronics are, because chances are other customers have purchased headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they're all top of the line business grade/professional grade wireless headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to roam your office while continuing to talk on the phone. Once you try a wireless headset, you will find it hard to be without.

If you're deciding between models, it never hurts to see what the best 5 wireless headsets from Plantronics are, because chances are other customers have purchased headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they're all top of the line business grade/professional grade wireless headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to roam your office while continuing to talk on the phone. Once you try a wireless headset, you will find it hard to be without.

Replacing your Plantronics headset accessories is a great way to keep your headset performing at its best. When ear cushions tear, your voice tube gets clogged, or your wireless battery life isn't what it use to be is the time to make your headset like new again.

If you're deciding between corded models of headsets, it never hurts to see what the best 5 corded headsets from Plantronics are, because chances are other customers have purchased corded headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they're all top of the line business grade/professional grade corded headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to be hands free while talking on the phone. Once you try a corded headset, you will find it hard to be without.

Well, here we are twelve years into the twenty-first century and what changes we’ve seen in the mobile telecommunication industry.  Remember the old mobile phones?  Bulky walkie-talkie type monstrosities that felt like you had a brick on your hip when carrying it on your belt.  Today’s models are small sleek units that fit in the palm of your hand.  And efficient…why it’s like carrying a small computer in your pocket.  Add satellites in space, microwave towers and other means to stay connected and you can talk effortlessly to anyone anywhere in the world.  Of course, the means for communicating with your mobile device have gone through some changes as well.  From those large corded headsets that always caught on everything, you now have small discreet wireless models that are barely visible (mark my words… someday they’ll have headset implants that they insert in your cheek so you can really talk in your sleep).  Many of today’s headsets use Bluetooth wireless profiles to “speak” to each other.

However, there are those of us around (deridingly known as technophobes) that are dragging our feet in embracing all this newfangled technology or are having difficulty wrapping our brains around its terminology.  To help ease the transition, this blog will cover a few of those Bluetooth profiles that Plantronics headsets currently use.  First, let me say a few words about profiles.  In the wireless world, Bluetooth technology uses specifications called profiles to connect two devices. The profiles specify how a device will work and what it will do. They define the device's features or services. There are a number of different Bluetooth profiles, and manufacturers may include one or more of these profiles in their devices.  Plantronics uses profiles for transmitting and receiving audio for all of their Bluetooth headsets, and includes these profiles for streaming music and video audio in a select few.

Now for the Bluetooth profiles that Plantronics uses with their headsets:

1)      HSP (Headset Profile): Provides the headset with the ability to ring, answer and end calls, and adjust the volume.

2)      HFP (Hands Free Profile): Enables you to make outgoing calls from the headset, including performing a last number redial and activating voice dialing on your phone.

3)      A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Enables you to stream music from your phone or other device to your headset.

4)      AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): Enables you to play, pause, and stop music, as well as track forward and backward.

5)      SSP (Secure Simple Pairing Profile): A simple way to connect your headset to your phone.  Hopefully this helps a little in understanding how some wireless headsets communicate with mobile devices.

6)      When you’re ready to order, why not give the folks at Headsets Direct a call at 800-914-7996.  They’ll be happy to help with all your headset needs.

“Optimized for Microsoft Lync - this wordmark indicates that a communications device will provide a high quality user experience, with "just works" installation, rich audio and video, and a lower total cost of ownership.”  So, what is Microsoft telling us here?

That they test and qualify phones, headsets, webcams, conference room devices, PC’s and other devices for Lync under its Compatible Devices Program. This program has 2 levels, but today we’ll concern ourselves with the one labeled 'Optimized for.'  This category has to do with IP phones, headsets, webcams, PC’s, conference room devices, and other devices that offer the customer a rich and integrated experience, giving them the power to get the most out of using Lync and getting a higher return on investment.

You would assume that Plantronics, the leader in headset innovations, would provide top quality headsets that could pair up with the Microsoft Lync software, and your assumption would be correct. So what are some of the Plantronics headsets that have been certified as Microsoft Lync devices?  This link is just a partial listing of the quality headsets that Plantronics offers for Windows based applications: Microsoft Lync Headsets.  Okay, so what products have been certified for Mac users?  Sorry, but Microsoft hasn’t yet qualified any devices for Communicator for Mac 2011 or the upcoming Lync for Mac 2011 clients, but most manufacturers have good solutions that will work with the Mac clients.  USB devices such as headsets and speaker phones are excellent alternatives to basic computer microphones and speakers.  For example, Plantronics recommends all of their USB devices that are certified by Microsoft, like the Calisto, Blackwire, Savi, and Voyager headsets.  While offering high quality wide-band audio that is optimized for use with Lync, in-line or on-headset call control will have limited functionality on the Mac client.  Users will need to answer and end calls from the Mac client directly rather than using the headset buttons.  You’ll need to select the item as your primary device in your Mac operating system.

We hope this brief synopsis of what’s available for Microsoft Lync will help you in choosing the best headsets for you and your office.  You can always call the friendly folks at Headsets Direct (800-914-7996) for further assistance.

1. Take the cover off the bottom of your phone; right next to the line jack you will see an empty AUX jack.
2. The TR1 ships with (2) cords, the cord with the RJ11 connector (this cord will unplug from the TR1) plugs into the AUX jack on your phone. The other cord is hardwired to the TR1 adapter.
3. The hardwired cord on the TR1 plugs into the back of the wireless headset charging base (it will only fit in one place).
4. The newer models of headsets ship with an Interface cable. The small end of the Interface cable plugs into the empty jack on the TR1 and the large end of the Interface cable plugs into the back of the wireless headset charging base.
5. Plug the power adapter into the back of the charging base.

Now it’s just a matter of pushing the call/control button on your headset to answer a call or to place a call. See diagram for detailed instructions.
If you have any questions please give us a call at 800-914-7996.

Replacing your Plantronics headset accessories is a great way to keep your headset performing at its best. When ear cushions tear, your voice tube gets clogged, or your wireless battery life isn't what it use to be is the time to make your headset like new again.

If you're deciding between models, it never hurts to see what the best 5 wireless headsets from Plantronics are, because chances are other customers have purchased headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they're all top of the line business grade/professional grade wireless headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to roam your office while continuing to talk on the phone. Once you try a wireless headset, you will find it hard to be without.