The World is Making Lemonade – SIP and Serve Blog

By David Byrd This past weekend I hosted a dinner party, so Friday was a simple affair of brined pork chops and roasted potatoes. However, Saturday was my first grilled or smoked dinner. It was not a BBQ or casual affair. We started with smoked salmon served with an avocado purée, smoked fontina cheese and … Continued

Plantronics Terms & Definitions

DSP: Digital Signal Processing* enhances the sound of your voice. SSP: Secure Simple Pairing* If your phone supports SSP you will not need to enter a PIN code or Passkey. HSP: Headset Profile* For voice and mono music, this is the most commonly used profile, providing support for the popular Bluetooth headsets to be used … Continued

How Do I Determine Which Plantronics Headsets Will Work on My Phone?

We receive a lot of calls from customers with questions about which headset to purchase for their office phone, and they are often not sure what equipment they can use.  Two vital things that you need to know when choosing your headset and accessories are the phone’s manufacturer and model number.  Equipment will vary from … Continued

Plantronics EHS Cable Changes

  EHS Cable Changes The Electronic Hook switch (EHS) cables for the Savi® 700 (including Savi Office models) and CS500™ Series products are being refreshed.  The pricing and top level part numbers remain the same, though there is a change in the dash number and model number— see chart below. Since top level part numbers remain … Continued

Emergency Call Center Consoles

We have customers calling from emergency call centers asking about headsets for the consoles they are using.  One of the first questions we ask is, “Are you using a 4-wire or 6-wire application”? It is important that we have the correct information so we can get the correct equipment for your needs. Products for 4-Wire … Continued

HW710 EncorePro Headset

HW710 EncorePro Headset When I use this headset I can relax, it is easy on the ear with the leatherette earpad.  This headset comes with a noise-cancelling microphone that has an adjustable and extendable boom for exact positioning.  The HW710 Headset lets you hear conversation around you so you know what is going on, but … Continued

Plantronics HIC Adapter Cable / Cord 49323-44

The Plantronics HIC Adapter Cable was developed by Plantronics specifically for Avaya/Lucent phones.  It has the Plantronics trademark QD (quick disconnect) on the end of the cable, which allows you to quickly disconnect while leaving your headset on to move away from your desk. On the other end is the phone-type plug that works with … Continued

A10 Direct Cable 66268-03

Question:  What cord do I use with my Avaya 18D telephone?  I see that there are recommended items but I am not sure what to use. Answer: If you have used our compatibility guide you will see that there are a couple of options.  Once you have picked which headset style you prefer and determined … Continued

Plantronics MX10 Multimedia Amplifier

Are you looking for an inexpensive way to use one headset with your computer and your office phone without needing two different headsets on your desk? Take a look at Plantronics MX10 multimedia amplifier. This amplifier will work on your single or multi-line office telephones and computers. It delivers excellent audio quality for Skype, Windows … Continued

Plantronics Top 5 Most Popular Accessories – September 2011

1) A10 Direct Cable (66268-03) – This cable is used for 75% of the applications for corded headsets.  What this means is if you have done the compatibility check for your phone and model and this was recommended, it will plug into your headset jack.  This will then hook with a quick disconnect to the corded … Continued