Overview
Ohio University employees may attend online meetings and take video and audio calls utilizing their computers. Users may prefer to utilize headsets instead of their computer's speakers to improve their experience or remove barriers based on their location or environment. The Office of Information Technology has tested a few headset options and provides an overview of these headset options for customer review and assistance with selecting a device.
Headsets
| Device |
Feature Highlights |
| Poly Blackwire 3210 Mono |
- Wired, USB-C (comes with USB-A adapter) connectivity
- On ear, mono (single ear) audio output
- Noise cancelling technology
|
| Poly Blackwire 3220 Stereo |
- Wired, USB-C (comes with USB-A adapter) connectivity
- On ear, stereo (dual ear) audio output
- Noise cancelling technology
|
| Jabra Evolve 65 TE Mono |
- Bluetooth connectivity (connect to two devices simultaneously)
- On ear, mono (single ear) audio output
- Up to 16 hour battery life
- Noise-isolating technology
|
| Jabra Evolve 65 SE Stereo |
- Bluetooth connectivity (connect to two devices simultaneously)
- On ear, stereo (dual ear) audio output
- 14 hour battery life
- Noise cancelling technology
|
Selection Tips
The devices above have been user tested for usability and effectiveness. Users may utilize any compatible headset. When choosing a headset device, users may want to consider the following:
- Mono devices (one ear) allow for some situational awareness and Stereo (two ear) may allow for better focus and to mitigate background noise.
- Wired or wireless devices.
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