About Your Choice Of Headsets

1. Most people work in business offices. And quite unsurprisingly, office injuries account for a significant bulk of issues that adults consult about. What is surprising is that even office personnel whom one might think would be immune from these woes do indeed suffer work-related injuries like back pain, tennis elbow and neck strain.
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3. One major reason for this is poor choice and placement of equipment. Desks are placed either too low or too high while office chairs have inadequate back support. For people who spend a significant amount of their work hours performing other tasks while answering the phone, neck strain results from the practice of cradling the handset between the shoulder and the neck.
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5. One quick and simple remedy to avoid this is simply to purchase headsets. But with so many models out in the market, how do you know that you are choosing and buying the right one?
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7. While a corded headset is a big leap from your regular telephone headset, there is still much to want from these headsets. For one, movement is still limited as the user is tethered to his or her desk through the headset's cords. Second, the user cannot answer calls when he or she is not at the work desk.


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9. With wireless headsets, the user is free to type into the computer while answering a phone call. The user can even rummage for files in the other office or simply refill his or coffee mug without disengaging from the phone conversation.
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11. There are three common types of cordless headsets to choose from: the DECT Wireless, the 2.4 GHz Wireless and the Bluetooth Wireless. A DECT wireless headset operates on a radio frequency between 1.92 to 1.93 GHz, similar to the ones used in cordless phones. The drawback for this type of headset is its limited range. A 2.4 GHz headset, on the other hand, has a wider range and is compatible with more telephones. Headsets that use Bluetooth operate on the same principle used in phones and computers for the transmission of data and are typically used for cellphones.
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13. In purchasing a headset, the type of microphone and overall design are also crucial. Among the most common microphones used for wireless headsets are omnidirectional, bi-directional and inline microphones. Your choice will ultimately depend on the level of noise in your work environment. A cordless headset may be designed either with a headband or an earpiece.