It is no secret that Surface RT 3.5mm jack supports TRRS stereo headsets (ear/headphones with a mic). I tried using my HTC stereo headset and it worked just fine! In "recording devices" the external mic got detected & enabled.
The single HTC headset button doesn't seem to do anything, but I am wondering if someone actually managed to find a headset with music controls that work with the Surface.
I am looking to buy Sennheizer PX100-II headphones which can come in "i" version that sports this TRRS connector, a mic and some music controls, but are meant for Apple devices, but I am a bit concerned that they might not work at all because, I think, Apple uses different TRRS pinout..
What are your experiences with Surface and headsets?
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I'm on my second Audio adapter from Pocket PC Techs: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=PPCPADPT01. The first one would sometimes only play the left or right speaker and I'd have to jiggle the wire on the adapter for it to play properly. I returned this for a second one which worked fine up until last week when it started to pop the speakers in the car when the slightest jostling of the wire occured (hitting bumps). I've got it connected to the XDA 2 and then to a cassette adapter with 3.5mm jack in the car. The cassette adapter works fine on the iPAQ H3970 and the XDA 2 works perfectly with the included stereo headset. Another problem with the PPCTechs audio adapter is that the microphone doesn't work in the 2.5mm headset jack part.
I know there are people out there who have canibalized their included stereo headsets to make audio adapters and also people who have made their own USB adapters with audio out capabilities. Is anyone interested in making one for me?! I can send a canibalize-able stereo headset with the proper audio jack if needed.
I would like either:
- A modified stereo headset cable with microphone that connects to a female 3.5mm stereo headset jack.. or directly to a car cassette adapter.
...or...
- A serial port connection that can output stereo audio to a 3.5mm female audio jack, includes a microphone or 2.5mm mono headset jack, and provides charging capabilities.
I imagine the former choice would be easier, but none of my local electronics repair shops want to do it and I don't have the tools or experience to do it right. The latter would be nicer. I'd buy a car kit, but I havn't seen any that work with the XDA2 and provide audio out that can connect to the car stereo. I want both stereo music/movies to be played in the car stereo speakers as well as GPS navigation commands and (sometimes) phone calls... and I want Voice Command to work (hence the need for a microphone)!
Please PM me with costs if some one can do this for me.
Adamz- Did you push in the connector from the Audio all the way in? I used the handsfree set ( supplier with MMDA II) and it was not working properly and was also loose until I found that you have to really push it firmly.
I am suprised if you did do that and it still does not work as you said it has all the connectors
I am also looking for a similar solution using the same principle. The other sync input I use for mt GPS connector/ charger . was going to try the Audio adaptor that you are using with a mute box through to a speaker .
Can any one help?
Adamz:-
Did you read this topic?
Maybe this might work for us.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=5061
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/images/accs/safetalk.jpg44
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Nah, I want stereo quality music to be played in the existing speakers in my car. I also want GPS navigator instructions to be played in the car stereo as well as phone calls. I've got a Bluetooth GPS reciever, so I don't really need a serial connection.
The PPCTechs adapter is fully inserted into the audio jack, although sometimes pushing it too far makes it stop working as well! But if I jiggle the wire, sometimes it does work... then if I hit a bump, maybe it will stop working.
I'm thinking the USB Cradle with Audio might be good. If that's got a 3.5mm female stereo jack in the back, I can plug the casette adapter into that. Plug the USB into a cigarette lighter adapter... and that should be all set sinc the Audio USB cradle supposedly has a microphone in it.
Those don't seem to be available yet though.
Found this on the net
http://www.boostaroo.com/products.html
I have trouble finding compatible 2.5mm headset for the 2125 so i was wondering if there was a way to use a usb headset with the phone, sorry if its a stupid quesdtion.
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I have trouble finding compatible 2.5mm headset for the 2125 so i was wondering if there was a way to use a usb headset with the phone, sorry if its a stupid quesdtion.
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Never heard of such a thing. Nearly all cellular hands free "headsets" are 2.5mm, so I guess you really mean headphones. Just buy a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter for your headphones.
http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...tle=3.5mm+2.5mm+adapter+headphones&category0=
nearly all pda's actually use mini usb headsets(TYTN,EXCALIBUR/DASH,etc.) i was wondering if these headsets could some how be used with the 2125. I cant find a 2.5mm headset that will play through both ear buds.
you can always find one 2.5mm stereo headset (the one come with tornado works great). I myself enjoy using the 2.5mm to 3.5mm stereo headset adapter with my own boss headphone, it gives a really good quality sound. Try to get one from ebay
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nearly all pda's actually use mini usb headsets(TYTN,EXCALIBUR/DASH,etc.) i was wondering if these headsets could some how be used with the 2125. I cant find a 2.5mm headset that will play through both ear buds.
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Um... little rusty on all the models, but not many of those are smartphones. Lots of adapters out there that do work. Unlikely any USB solution will. Not for poor little Tornado.
you guys are probably right, but i lost my headset that came with it and i want to buy another one with a mic you guys know any compatible ones?
Anything with a 2.5mm jack should be compatible. Have you considered a BT A2DP headphones/handsfree set?
I'm using a C3 from Sonorix and it's rather spiffy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com
Remote control for music, call display, comes with and takes a standard 3.5mm headphones. Mic is in the clip-on receiver. Better with those newer shorter/detachable headphones so you don't have a mile of cable dangling about.
Crushers and S9s
I use the SkullCandy Crusher ONEs as a full sized wired headset on my SP5. http://www.a2zboardshop.com/more/59603905-Skullcandy-Skull-Crusher-Headphones-with-Subwoofer/. This headset\microphone is 2.5mm four connector by default and comes with a 3.5mm three connector slip-over adapter which I find so much better than a 3.5mm female to 2.5mm male dongle when you use your phone.
For wireless, I had been using the Motoroloa S9 and could have lived with the ugle orange\red accents but the phone calls are always in single channel mono. The soon to be released S9-HD is all black and you can hear the caller in both ears.
I would be interested in any in-ear stereo headset with a 2.5mm four connector plug. Even more so if it had a a microphone.
Here ya go
$1.40 SHIPPED
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.733
Beat that!!
I have one exactly like this and it works great. Good luck!
I'm in a need of some wired headset with quality microphone since I'll be recording my voice. It should be as invisible as possible and lightweight too. I need an adapter to plug it to Diamond? Which one? And since some headsets have two 3.5mm jacks, one for earphones, other for mic, is it possible to attach those to adapter?
Any particular manufacturer/model suggestions?
Thanks.
Anybody knows what kind of headsets are supported?
If I can use an iphone earphone and if the mic and buttons work?
Thanks in advance
I plugged in my old headset from Samsung Instinct and it worked. Didn't try additional button to receive calls yet.
I don't remember that button worked on Samsung.
I think any headset with 4 connectors on 3.5mm jack would work - is this standard?
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9606/4conductorplug4ap.jpg
I tried my ipod headset, and both headphones worked along with the mic. It didn't have buttons though, so I can't comment on that.
i use any head phones i even use the tape deck peice for portable cd players and it works i even talk with out unplugin it the calls come thru my car stero
The headphone jack on the G Tablet works with a typical headphone or speakers, as long as you connect it with the right plug.
If you connect a headset with a microphone, to this jack - will that work too?
Will the audio out come into the headset?
Will the audio in go in via the headset microphone?
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If you connect a headset with a microphone, to this jack - will that work too?
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Wondering the same thing myself but have nothing to test it with.
Nope. I tested with my hands free set in my car and no go. I put my hand over the mic (which is way sensitive BTW) and could only record from internal mic.
Headset/mic combos with one plug are meant for phones. Their input jacks are wired to spk and mic channels.
Headset/mic combos with two plugs are for computers and each plug must go in the right input on the PC.
The GTablet is much more computer than phone, although many of us are using sip apps to MAKE it a phone too.
Our headphone jack is just that, a headphone jack.