| The modern day office is no longer tethered to the | | | | The more slender, less bulky type may use less |
| desk, that's so last century. The explosion of wireless | | | | space on the desk, but it may also be much more |
| technology has enabled office workers to | | | | comfortable for workers who find a larger headset |
| communicate without the need for cables or wires of | | | | that goes over both your ears and your entire head |
| any kind. Here is an overview of the different | | | | to be uncomfortable to wear for long periods of |
| wireless headset technologies available to enhance | | | | time. Those who have sensitive ears may also find |
| your workplace. | | | | the smaller, less conspicious headsets to be better |
| The typical wireless headset device consists of two | | | | options. In addition, these smaller headsets may also |
| pieces. The main part of the device does not move | | | | be easier for some people to move around the |
| and is the part that hooks into your telephone or | | | | office with. There would however, be the main |
| computer system. This is also where you place the | | | | drawback, which is that because the smaller one ear |
| headset when not in use so it can be charged. The | | | | headsets do not offer coverage of both ears, that |
| second part of the headset system consists of the | | | | the office sound and chatter would make it more |
| actual headset portion. This is the heart of the device | | | | difficult for the worker to hear the person talking to |
| and allows voice communication. The headset can | | | | them. This may be an especially large drawback for |
| come in several types. The more traditional headset | | | | call centers, for instance. |
| piece is one that goes over your entire head and | | | | Other important features of wireless headsets: |
| covers your ears with speakers. A microphone piece | | | | - Range - Most wireless headsets offer a use range |
| is connected to the right speaker and hangs out in | | | | of up to 30 feet from your desk, however, some |
| front of your head for you to speak into. The other | | | | wireless headsets have a range of up to 300 feet. |
| type is a more sophisticated and far less bulky or | | | | - Security - Many headsets offer voice |
| invasive device which hangs on just one ear and a | | | | communication secured by digitally-encrypted DECT |
| microphone piece that hangs in front of it that is | | | | 6.0 technology, which also lessens the chance of |
| quite slender. | | | | interference with other technologies and |
| Both types have their pros and cons. The headset | | | | communications devices in your office. |
| that covers both ears may be more comfortable for | | | | - Talk Time - Most fully charged headsets will allow |
| some people who find having something hanging on | | | | up to 4-8 hours of talk time. |
| just one ear to be distracting or uncomfortable. The | | | | - Sound - Many of today's wireless headsets use |
| earpads on these headsets may also be more bulky, | | | | DSP, or Digital Signal Processing for a clear, crisp, |
| but they may be more comfortable as well. One of | | | | natural sound. |
| the main advantages of these larger headsets | | | | In general, using wireless headset technologies, |
| though, is that because they cover both ears, they | | | | whichever type is best for you, will add to the |
| will drown out other sounds in the office. This may | | | | comfort and ease of use for the workers who man |
| be a crucial requirement for large offices or call | | | | your office communications center. |
| centers. | | | | |