An inexpensive headphone/mic great for Podcasting.
January 19, 2010 1 Comment 
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, Netcast 1008
It’s the Plantronics Audio 476 DSP. It uses (DSP) digital signal processing to provide enhanced sound quality in a comfortable, foldable stereo USB headset. The noise-canceling mic and acoustic echo cancellation help make calls or Podcast voices sound clearer. This is an updated version of the headset TWiT has been sending to guests who are to appear on a show via Skype. They’re also excellent for listening to music, watching a movie without disturbing others or when playing a video game. USB plug-and-play connection means there is no software to install. (Also Leo says a USB connection is always more desirable than the separate mic/headset plugs for best sound. I wore them for a few minutes when we started recording this Netcast and Leo didn’t notice the difference between this headset and my regular mic. Of course we were also dealing with video problems, since Leo could only hear my voice, because my video wouldn’t come up. The 476 has an easy to-use inline control box with volume up/down and mute. Although this unit features a folding design, it doesn’t fold up real small, but it does fold to about 1/3 the size. One of the best things about his new unit is the price. The list price is $54.95, but when it’s in full supply, it will probably be available for under $40. (As in $39.95.) At of January 18, 2010, it is shown on Plantronics website, but not yet available.
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The Plantonics DSP 476 will be available March 12 for $34.95 at http://www.headsethome.com.