Can I use PC headset to my Maestro

If the headset uses 3.5mm plugs as you describe it will work. Connect the headphone plug to the Maestro headphone out and the Microphone plug to the Mic 2 input on the back of the Maestro.

73 de Gary W4EEY

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9 months ago

Steven Linley

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I purchased a PC headset mic at BrandSmart for $5. It works just fine (I needed a 4 connector TRS Y adapter). I purchased an older unit at a thrift store (brand new in package) for $2 (separate mic and headphone jack). It also works just fine.

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9 months ago

Jay / NO5J

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Koss SB45 with the 3.5mm plugs works very well.

https://www.amazon.com/Koss-sb45-SB-45-Communication-Stereophones/dp/B00081A2CW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546620275&sr=8-1&keywords=koss+sb45

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9 months ago

Maher Dazaz

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Thanks Jay

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Jay / NO5J

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Maher

Be careful, Koss also sells a USB version of the SB45, which wont work with a Maestro.

Amazon, and other retailers often list both as SB45's

It uses an Electret microphone which sounds great.
Quoting from the Maestro user manual ...

4.4.6 Mic 2 Connector
The MIC 2 connector accepts a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo (TRS) plug and provides an unbalanced microphone input with optional push to talk input. The connector may be used with dynamic or electret microphone elements. A software enabled 2.5V bias voltage may be applied to the Mic (+) line for electret microphones. See section 30.8, Phone/CW Tab for the details. CAUTION: Failure to enable bias on some consumer electret microphones may cause the PTT line to be asserted and key the transmitter.

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