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    headset question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by dimitrir, Sep 26, 2011.

  1. dimitrir

    dimitrir Newbie

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    Hi,

    Just got a M11xR3 to compliment my Air when I travel and noticed that it has separate stereo and mic connectors. So, is there a way to use standard headset with stereo/mic jack with it, with mic working that is ?

    TIA
     
    dimitrir, Sep 26, 2011
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    stevenc152 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have no idea what your asking, standard headsets come with 2 plugs, r3 has 2 audio output aswell as a mic, not sure why guess its for 2nd person watching something etc.

    You dont have to use them both, Ive found myself with a normal pair of iphone headphones using the built in mic and the quality is good in comparison to my creative wow wireless headset
     
    stevenc152, Sep 26, 2011
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  3. dimitrir

    dimitrir Newbie

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    standard headsets with in line mic have only one connector-
    [​IMG]
     
    dimitrir, Sep 26, 2011
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  4. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    the two connectors are for higher definition equipment. Just use one and its fine.
     
    DeeVu, Sep 26, 2011
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  5. dimitrir

    dimitrir Newbie

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    yes, but the mic doesn't work.
     
    dimitrir, Sep 26, 2011
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    dimitrir Newbie

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    Thanks - thats exactly what I was looking for. Built-in mic is not as convinient as a headset with in-line mic for long conference calls (I use Skype - conference call dial in is always a 800 number) and I already have a nice one for my iPhone and MacBooks.
     
    dimitrir, Sep 27, 2011
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    dimitrir Newbie

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    even this one-http://www.amazon.com/Headset-Buddy-Adapter-Smartphone-Converts/dp/B00332DPDG/ref=pd_sim_e1 - 3 1/2 mm already.
     
    dimitrir, Sep 27, 2011
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