Re: speaker headphones
On Dec 9, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Jerry Miller wrote: > Jeff; > > Apple has never used a standard mic input. Their headphone output is a > standard 1/8th" stereo jack but..the audio input was, for many years, a > special jack that was set up for Apple's PlainTalk mic input. It required a > PlainTalk headset that had a preamp built into the mic that was powered by a > + 5VDC in the Mac. (look up PlainTalk on Wikipedia or Apple). Apple > discontinued PlainTalk with the last G4's. The G5's and subsequent have a > "line Level" audio input that requires an external preamp if you intend to > use a mic. (actually the early Mac's audio input was "line level" also, they > just boosted the mic signal from "mic level" to "line level" all within the > headset and special PlainTalk jack. Never say never. The mic input from the days of the IIsi up till they introduced the PlainTalk mic in the Quadra to 1st Power Mac era was indeed a low level mic input. Quite standard. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: speaker headphones
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 1:01 AM, Jerry Miller wrote: > Jeff; > > Apple has never used a standard mic input. Their headphone output is a > standard 1/8th" stereo jack but..the audio input was, for many years, a > special jack that was set up for Apple's PlainTalk mic input. It required a > PlainTalk headset that had a preamp built into the mic that was powered by a > + 5VDC in the Mac. (look up PlainTalk on Wikipedia or Apple). Apple > discontinued PlainTalk with the last G4's. The G5's and subsequent have a > "line Level" audio input that requires an external preamp if you intend to > use a mic. (actually the early Mac's audio input was "line level" also, they > just boosted the mic signal from "mic level" to "line level" all within the > headset and special PlainTalk jack. > > It's a real pain. If you have a G3 - G4 you can probably find a PlainTalk > headset on e-bay. I have an old PM 9500 and a G4 with a PlainTalk headset > that works just fine. > > I'm still groping with how to make some kind of headset work with my G5. > At this very moment I'm trying build a preamp. I'll probably try USB next > if this doesn't work. > I have a little plaintalk mic that has no preamp. It is a rounded triangle with a bump and stickum to keep it atop a monitor. The plug is about 1/8 inch and has the extended tip. I have used it but it has been so long ago i forget the working details but am pretty sure I had no problem getting recordings without preamp. -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: speaker headphones
On 2010/12/09 23:01, Jerry Miller so eloquently wrote: I'm still groping with how to make some kind of headset work with my G5. At this very moment I'm trying build a preamp. I'll probably try USB next if this doesn't work. I have to say it seems silly to waste a perfectly good audio in jack and waste a USB port. Thanks Steve. Tina -- iMac 20" USB 2 1.25GHz G4 2GB RAM GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64MB DDR OS 10.4.11 Power Mac June 04 2GHz G5DP 8GB RAM GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256MB OS 10.5.8 23" CD PowerBook G4 15" HiRes DLSD 1.67GHz G4 2GB RAM Radeon 9700 128MB DDR OS 10.5.8 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: speaker headphones
Jeff; Apple has never used a standard mic input. Their headphone output is a standard 1/8th" stereo jack but..the audio input was, for many years, a special jack that was set up for Apple's PlainTalk mic input. It required a PlainTalk headset that had a preamp built into the mic that was powered by a + 5VDC in the Mac. (look up PlainTalk on Wikipedia or Apple). Apple discontinued PlainTalk with the last G4's. The G5's and subsequent have a "line Level" audio input that requires an external preamp if you intend to use a mic. (actually the early Mac's audio input was "line level" also, they just boosted the mic signal from "mic level" to "line level" all within the headset and special PlainTalk jack. It's a real pain. If you have a G3 - G4 you can probably find a PlainTalk headset on e-bay. I have an old PM 9500 and a G4 with a PlainTalk headset that works just fine. I'm still groping with how to make some kind of headset work with my G5. At this very moment I'm trying build a preamp. I'll probably try USB next if this doesn't work. Jerry. On 12/9/2010 8:27 PM, Charles Lenington wrote: On 12/9/10 11:00 AM, Jeff Bequette wrote: I was looking for a set of headphones with a speaker for VOIP and gaming. Does the front port work with microphone headsets? Has anyone used the 'Optical Audio" ports? Or should i go USB or bluetooth? DP 1.8 G5 (June 04) 10.5.8 Jeff When I asked a couple of months back I never received an definite answer. I tried an iMic but it didn't work or it was doa (used). -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: speaker headphones
On 12/9/10 11:00 AM, Jeff Bequette wrote: I was looking for a set of headphones with a speaker for VOIP and gaming. Does the front port work with microphone headsets? Has anyone used the 'Optical Audio" ports? Or should i go USB or bluetooth? DP 1.8 G5 (June 04) 10.5.8 Jeff When I asked a couple of months back I never received an definite answer. I tried an iMic but it didn't work or it was doa (used). -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: speaker headphones
On 2010/12/09 10:00, Jeff Bequette so eloquently wrote: I was looking for a set of headphones with a speaker for VOIP and gaming. Does the front port work with microphone headsets? Has anyone used the 'Optical Audio" ports? Or should i go USB or bluetooth? I would vote USB but bluetooth is viable too as long as charging won't be an issue. I use a Griffin iMic and it works very well. Tina -- iMac 20" USB 2 1.25GHz G4 2GB RAM GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64MB DDR Gnome/Ubuntu 10.10 Power Mac June 04 2GHz G5DP 8GB RAM GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256MB Leopard 10.5.8 23" CD PowerBook G4 15" HiRes DLSD 1.67GHz G4 2GB RAM Radeon 9700 128MB DDR Leopard 10.5.8 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
speaker headphones
I was looking for a set of headphones with a speaker for VOIP and gaming. Does the front port work with microphone headsets? Has anyone used the 'Optical Audio" ports? Or should i go USB or bluetooth? DP 1.8 G5 (June 04) 10.5.8 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
