can this headset / mic be used in regular chat rooms? Needs software to function?
1493276
It will work for chatroom and you don't have to install software if you don't want to,as it is plug and play.
1493277
Does not need any software, it comes with cables to use either a mic jack or through USB mic using the controller/dial controls.
2250987
Though the computer can see the headset as the mic, when I checked how loud the computer was receiving the voice input, it was only seeing it as a whisper, even though I was speaking very loudly. In short, you can set it up, but it will be useless. Sources: Quick test using a Win7 comp and Windows Recording Devices
661152
Yes, it will do just fine for Internet chat with Skype or other video chat software. It includes both a camera and a microphone so you will need no other equipment.
1162158
No. This is a gaming headset.. It's engineered only for games. The sound quality and its chat quality in playstation and Xbox is unbeatable but don't expect it to give you the same results via any other media source
446178
thankyou so much. there are so many headsets out there. Don't need all the gaming setups,just for chatroom use and skype. thanks again.
1723565
I have skype on mine, but you will need ear buds or something. The internal speakers are not strong
188608
Yes...I use mine for gaming and Skype. Should be plug and play but you may have to go into control panel and set up the microphone.
372459
I can only get the speaker to work on some occasions. I wouldn't recommend using it, every time I have gotten it to work the quality is incredibly low. It seems to be meant to be used strictly for a skype handset. I would recommend a Bluetooth headset for voice chat. I really like the samsung HM1700.
1518507
Yes, I've used it with GoToMeeting as well and it works. Obviously the quality is better if it's a smaller room. Make sure the speakers are not too close by because the mic will pick up the sound coming out of speakers and you'll get feedback.
1870942
You mean can it be used just for general voice communication? Absolutely because a lot of things designed for gaming are made to be very reliable because it's a very intensive activity for your computer and peripherals.
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Mic? The actual headset? The plug they give you is quite universal so i assume it works
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The wide range of pickup shouldn't interfere with VR software since anything speaking nearby is quite clear and the mic does a good job of separating background noise from foreground speech. Should work with XP, although I haven't tried it. Honestly I don't see any reason why it wouldn't since it just uses the Microsoft drivers, you don't have to install any software, just plug and play. The mic will pick up as long as the software is asking for it, so if your VR software is always running, then no it won't turn off. As long as it's plugged in and some kind of software that would use it is running, it's listening for you. However if no software is active nothing will happen. Standard for a USB microphone. The wide range of pickup shouldn't interfere with VR software since anything speaking nearby is quite clear and the mic does a good job of separating background noise from foreground speech. Should work with XP, although I haven't tried it. Honestly I don't see any reason why it wouldn't since it just uses the Microsoft drivers, you don't have to install any software, just plug and play. The mic will pick up as long as the software is asking for it, so if your VR software is always running, then no it won't turn off. As long as it's plugged in and some kind of... » Read More The wide range of pickup shouldn't interfere with VR software since anything speaking nearby is quite clear and the mic does a good job of separating background noise from foreground speech. Should work with XP, although I haven't tried it. Honestly I don't see any reason why it wouldn't since it just uses the Microsoft drivers, you don't have to install any software, just plug and play. The mic will pick up as long as the software is asking for it, so if your VR software is always running, then no it won't turn off. As long as it's plugged in and some kind of software that would use it is running, it's listening for you. However if no software is active nothing will happen. Standard for a USB microphone. « Show Less
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It's VOIP as far as I can tell. I use mine with Skype without any problems. I don't know how online classes work, but maybe there's a way to modify the mic settings in the class' software. Or maybe it's just not compatible with whatever software the class uses.
1765245
There's a setting in the software when you open the WebCam to allow you to use your mic instead of the installed mic with WebCam. The built in mic does work ok but your mic may be stronger.
930998
no it just works on computers ,also not it says it has a mic and speaker but they dont work , problem with drivers or something
2113648
Just voice chat and it's not very good quaity. This is a good mic if you want something really inexpensive.
245799
it does work with windows PC and I am able to listen to music and attend my Lync meetings using the these. I guess should work with rest of the VOIP softwares if detected by the software.