Amplifiers and Plantronics Headsets
Amplifiers sounds from your telephone are generally too weak to drive the speakers in a headset - the signal needs to be amplified. The Amplifier is typically a small box that sits next to your phone and provides access to volume controls etc. The most popular Plantronics headset amplifier model sold by OfficeLife is the Plantronics M22 Headset Amplifier.
Analog and Plantronics Headsets
In the context of wireless phones: Analog signals are generally not encrypted and are of limited bandwidth. In the context of Plantronics Computer headsets: Analog Plantronics Headsets offer connectivity to your sound card via 3.5mm jacks - in much the same as headphones or headsets for a MP3 Player or similar.
Automated Plantronics Handset Lifter
Used with the Plantronics Wireless Headset System, this device allows you to answer the phone without returning to your desk to lift the receiver. OfficeLife recommend you consider a Plantronics Headset lifter with any Plantronics wireless headset system you purchase.
Behind-the-Neck Headset band from Plantronics.
A style of headset with a band that drapes around the nape of your neck. Plantronics offer this headset style as an optional extra. OfficeLife customers have found this style of Plantronics Headset band to be very comfortable with the added benefit of not messing up your hair style!
Binaural Headset and Plantronics
A style of headset with speakers for both ears. Typically these offer the user a greater degree of caller focus. OfficeLife prefer to call these dual earpiece headsets or both ear headsets. Most Plantronics Dual Ear headsets come with a single cord or yoke. Ask OfficeLife for more information on these Plantronics Headsets.
Bluetooth™ Headset and Plantronics
A new protocol developed jointly by industry leaders in many fields, including Plantronics, Microsoft, Nokia, Ericsson, IBM, 3Com and Motorola. Bluetooth™ allows for seamless, wireless, automatic connectivity between a large number of devices. Bluetooth™ headsets are among the first Bluetooth devices available. OfficeLife offers a wide range of Plantronics Bluetooth Headsets.
Boom Headset Microphone and Plantronics Headsets
A boom headset microphone is a microphone that is held in a fixed position from your mouth by the headset arm (or boom). It has significant benefits over a fixed, desktop microphone (such as the one in your telephone when it is used in ‘speakerphone mode’) because as you move your head around, the volume that the caller hears remains constant. OfficeLife recommends you consider not only the style of Plantronics Headset microphones and boom but also the functionality.
Connector Cord Headset to headset amplifier or telephone.
The cord that connects your Plantronics Headset base unit amplifier and your telephone.
Convertible Headset and Plantronics Headsets
A headset style that can be quickly reconfigured to be worn either as an over-the-head headset or alternatively as an on-the-ear headset model. (Please note the Plantronics DuoPro Headset model can also be configured as a behind-the-neck headset). OfficeLife recommends yo consider the Plantronics DuoPro Headset as this headset style is very popular with OfficeLife customers as they love the convenience of selecting between over-the-head Plantronics headset or on-the-ear Plantronics headset models.
DECT (Wireless Frequency) and Plantronics Headsets
DECT is a digital wireless technology which originated in Europe, but is now being adopted increasingly worldwide, for Plantronics Wireless Headsets, cordless telephones, wireless offices and even wireless telephone lines to the home. DECT has been designed and specified to be more compatible with other wireless technologies which can increase call clarity and security on Plantronics headsets that use this standard. OfficeLife recommends Plantronics Wireless Headsets using DECT for the above reasons.
Digital and Plantronics Headsets
In the context of Plantronics Wireless headsets, Digital signals are less prone to interference and can be securely encrypted on the fly for greater security
In the context of Plantronics Computer headsets, Plantronics Digital Headsets offer connectivity to your computer via the USB port. They require software, supplied by Plantronics called PerSono, to function. The software can provide additional features (headset noise cancellation, frequency manipulations etc.). OfficeLife only sells Plantronics Headsets as we believe Plantronics Headsets are the best in Digital technology.
Directional Headset Microphone and Plantronics Headsets
Usually applied to a headset microphone, when it is capable of receiving sounds from only one direction. Please check with OfficeLife for the Plantronics Headset models that offer Directional Headset Microphones.
Headset, of course a Plantronics Headset from OfficeLife
An alternative device to a telephone handset. Plantronics Headsets usually require a connection to a telephone, usually through the handset jack (RJ-9) on a corded phone, or via a built-in jack on a cordless or wireless phone. OfficeLife also offers a wide range of Plantronics Wireless Headset.
Inline Headset Volume Control and Plantronics Headsets
This type of volume control is built into the Plantronics headset cord so you can change the volume of your headset in a natural and efficient manner.
In-the-Ear Headset and Plantronics Headsets
A style of headset that uses an Intraural speaker. Typical examples are the ear bud style of headsets. OfficeLife also offers a wide range of Plantronics In-the-Ear Headsets.
Monaural Headset and Plantronics Headsets
A style of headset with a speaker for one ear. OfficeLife prefer to call these single earpiece headsets or one ear headsets. All Plantronics Single Ear headsets come with a single cord. Ask OfficeLife for more information on these Plantronics Headsets.
Noise-canceling Headset Microphone and Plantronics Headsets
Noise-canceling headset microphones refers to a headset microphone design which virtually eliminates the transmission of background noise. This inexpensive option can greatly enhance the sound quality of your Plantronics headset from OfficeLife.
Omni-Directional Headset Microphone and Plantronics Headsets
Usually applied to a headset microphone, when the Plantronics Headset is capable of receiving sounds equally from any direction. Ask OfficeLife for more information on these Plantronics Headsets.
On-the-Ear Headset and Plantronics Headsets
A very popular style of Plantronics headset that hangs from the ear. Ask OfficeLife for more information on these Plantronics Headsets.
Over-the-Head Headset and Plantronics Headsets
The most common style of Plantronics headset - with a headset band that goes up and over your head. Typically available in monaural and binaural headset styles. OfficeLife sells a wide range of Plantronics Over-the-Head headsets, including the complete Plantronics Supra range.
PerSono™ by Plantronics
(Plantronics DSP Headsets)
Plantronics PerSono is a software suite designed to enhance communications over VoIP softphones using a Plantronics headset. OfficeLife Headset Specialists can help you with all your Plantronics Headset needs in VoIP headset products.
Quick Adjust™ Headset Microphone Boom and Plantronics Headsets
Quick Adjust refers to a telescopic headset microphone boom that lets you place the headset microphone in the optimal position for speech recognition and clarity of sound in your conversations.
Quick Disconnect for Headset cords and Plantronics Headsets
A small connector in the headset cord that allows the user to break away from a call to move around the office wearing the headset and reconnecting the headset without placing the caller on hold. Plantronics Quick Disconnects lead the Headset industry and OfficeLife provide a wide range of Plantronics Corded Headsets with Quick Disconnect.
Sound Card and Plantronics Headsets
A sound card converts the digital signal your computer produces into a signal that can be played through speakers or headphones.
Sound Enhancement System™ (SES - Plantronics)
The Plantronics Sound Enhancement System lets you highlight bass or treble sounds for a fuller, richer tone in your Plantronics Headset from OfficeLife.
Soundguard™ by Plantronics
Plantronics Headset SoundGuard Plus™ technology, ensures that loud tones are quickly reduced and that any transient ‘pops’ are instantly capped. Most importantly, Plantronics Headset SoundGuard Plus™ ensures that the normal, human voice remains natural and unchanged, delivering face-to-face clarity of headset communication to the call center or office environment. Ask OfficeLife for more information on these Plantronics Headsets.
Standby-Time for Plantronics Wireless headsets
Standby is a mode of operation on a Plantronicswireless headset that allows it to conserve power while not in use. ‘Stand By Time’ is usually the amount of time that Plantronics headset system will need between charges – even if no calls are made or received. OfficeLife has all the Plantronics Technical Information you require on Standby-Time.
Talk-time for Plantronics Wireless headsets
The number of hours you can talk on your for Plantronics Wireless headset before it must be recharged. OfficeLife has all the Plantronics Technical Information you require on Talk-Time.
Training Adapter for Plantronics Headsets
A Plantronics headset training adapter allows two Plantronics headsets to connect to a single phone so supervisors can listen in with trainees. Ideal for getting new recruits up to speed as quickly as possible. OfficeLife has all the Plantronics Technical Information you require on Plantronics Training Adapters.
Voice Tube by Plantronics
Designed by Plantronics, a Plantronics Headset voice tube carries sound from your mouth to a headset microphone that is housed in the ear cup of a Plantronics headset. This design strategy produces Plantronics headsets that can be manufactured at a significantly reduced cost – a saving that is reflected in the cost to the end-user. This headset microphone can not make use of Noise Canceling headset technologies, and is therefore less suitable for noisy environments. Ask OfficeLife for more information on these Plantronics Headsets.
VoIP and Plantronics Headsets
Voice over Internet Protocol. This is a technology that allows you to talk to others over the internet, rather than over phone lines. Ask OfficeLife for more information on Plantronics Headsets that operate over VoIP.
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