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Thread: Using aviation headsets on a PC
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07-14-2010, 06:50 PM #1
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Using aviation headsets on a PC
I have looked at two local electronic stores and have been unable to find an adapter that will allow me to plug the boom mic cable of my David Clark headsets into my PC's sound card. I have found these http://www.marvgolden.com/headsets/adapters.htm but all I think I need is a cheap 2 or 3 dollar adapter. Any suggestions? Thanks
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07-14-2010, 09:58 PM #2
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Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
Take a look at this link. I made one it works great.
http://www.flightsim.com/main/howto/adapter.htm
Dave
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07-14-2010, 10:03 PM #3
Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
Go to Aircraft Spruce & Speciality http://www.aircraftspruce.com/ and look under panel jacks. about $3.95. That's what I did long time ago. Took the jacks and mounted them into a panel and then had mini plugs that fit the soundcard come off that and go the the soundcard.
Regards,
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07-17-2010, 12:52 AM #4
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Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
Thanks guys.
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07-19-2010, 12:17 PM #5
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Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
I grabbed a USB box adapter. Works great, and the Telex ANR drowns out the wife and kids
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07-19-2010, 01:29 PM #6
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Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
A straight-through simple adapter won't cut it, you'll need a circuit to drive the mic.
I can confirm that the circuit shown there works great. The audio quality with the DC boom mic through that circuit is orders of magnitude better than any other headset mic I've ever used.
The battery will last a -long- time, if you remember to unplug your headset when you're not using it. I plan to swap my push-to-talk button with a DPST version and use one side to switch the 9v on and off.
Aircraftspruce has the plug you need, but if you have a small airport with general aviation repair facilities nearby, I can almost guarantee they'll have them in stock as well.
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08-18-2010, 02:14 AM #7
Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
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08-18-2010, 06:59 AM #8
Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
Im sure you could, if you have a multimetre you can check you have the 9v with the resistor before you connect.
I have not tried this myself as i do not own an aviation headset , Maybe one day..
Good luck.......
Rich..
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09-08-2010, 10:04 AM #9
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Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
Hello...I wanted to toss this out there incase you didn't know about it.
http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_i...roducts_id=273
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09-08-2010, 04:21 PM #10
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Re: Using aviation headsets on a PC
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