What headset should i purchase for scenario play?

SenorTrojan · 11-12-2009, 10:16 PM

I think it would be cool to purchase headsets to improve communication in scenario play. What do you recommend? Any and all input is appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

subyrally · 11-20-2009, 06:47 PM

i have a throat mic/headset that i found on opsgear.com. i think it ran me about $35-$40 shipped. its pretty cool, doesnt pick up all the back ground noise and you dont have to talk very load to be heard since it is picking up your voice from your throat.

the only issue i have is that the plug is rather long for a motorolla radio that i dont have, lol. you need to either get the adaptor for it or put a small o-ring around the base of the plug to keep it from getting puched in all the way.

the best standard head set i have was a cheap one that i got from CVS years ago. the mic is asmall pod on the head phone wire with a tiny ptt button on it. works great when i need it.

Fubarius · 11-22-2009, 06:40 PM

One little tip, do NOT get one that's voice activated. Push to talk (PTT) only please. The vast majority of what you say in a scenario games does not need to be broadcast to every other player on the field.

subyrally · 11-23-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Fubarius

One little tip, do NOT get one that's voice activated. Push to talk (PTT) only please. The vast majority of what you say in a scenario games does not need to be broadcast to every other player on the field.

very good point, cant beleive that i left that out. lol.

stevebski · 11-23-2009, 12:26 PM

I have this for my radios. They kick butt. heavy duty ptt button, plenty of cord for the headset and it allows for a solid feel to the headset while running and such. plus it doesn't cover up the ear so you can still hear out of both sides.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aviation-Bowman-...item439b264530

jalmomb09 · 11-25-2009, 04:17 PM

personally i would remove it bc they can biopsy it then god for bid its not good you are one step a head ..

johneagle05 · 01-18-2010, 02:08 AM

Yeah. Always get a push to talk and for the love of god don't get a special ops firefox one.

D-Pantz {MWB} · 01-19-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubarius

One little tip, do NOT get one that's voice activated. Push to talk (PTT) only please. The vast majority of what you say in a scenario games does not need to be broadcast to every other player on the field.

how does PTT change who it broadcasts too?

PTT just means you have a clearer broadcast because VOX takes a little time to recognize youre talking. PTT will broadcast to everyone on the freq regardless

AlexK · 01-19-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Pantz {MWB}

how does PTT change who it broadcasts too?

PTT just means you have a clearer broadcast because VOX takes a little time to recognize youre talking. PTT will broadcast to everyone on the freq regardless

Not who, but when.

With VOX everything you say gets broadcast.

With PTT only what you want gets broadcast.

Fubarius · 01-19-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexK

Not who, but when.

With VOX everything you say gets broadcast.

With PTT only what you want gets broadcast.

Exactly. Nothing worse than hearing a constant "He's behind that tree...no the other tree...toss me a pod...hey ref check his hopper...no the other guys hopper...is it clear yet...hang on I need to squeegee...can we radio for a tank...(slightly louder) Base we need tank support over by the Green base...man I hope that tank gets here soon...hey I'm hungry you got any of those chips left in your truck...so what if they're a little stale I'm hungry..."

After about 5 minutes of this you'll get a barrage of people yelling into their radios to "TURN OFF THE DAMN VOX!".

hiddenphantom · 01-19-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubarius

Exactly. Nothing worse than hearing a constant "He's behind that tree...no the other tree...toss me a pod...hey ref check his hopper...no the other guys hopper...is it clear yet...hang on I need to squeegee...can we radio for a tank...(slightly louder) Base we need tank support over by the Green base...man I hope that tank gets here soon...hey I'm hungry you got any of those chips left in your truck...so what if they're a little stale I'm hungry..."

After about 5 minutes of this you'll get a barrage of people yelling into their radios to "TURN OFF THE DAMN VOX!".

5 minutes?? You mean 5 sec of that crap.

So as far as a headset, which is better the throat mic set up, boom mic or a hanging mic thingy? I understand that money wise you get what you pay for but for general style which meshes best with paintball??

jellytime · 01-21-2010, 08:31 AM

u r absolutely right.. this will also improve the game plan.... head sets do wonders in a group.. i am also looking forward to buy one.

Jason4384 · 02-27-2010, 06:47 PM

Rap4.com carries a whole throat mic setup that comes with walkie-talkies and chargers for around $160.

SRFox · 03-17-2010, 11:40 PM

I would recommend clearercom... www.clearercom.com. I have the stryker lite. Works great.

jimbo69ny · 10-15-2011, 01:47 PM

I know this is an old thread but I thought Id revive it.

What are people using these days? Id like to get something that works well but doesnt cost an arm and a leg.

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CrazyHarry · 10-19-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hiddenphantom

5 minutes?? You mean 5 sec of that crap.

So as far as a headset, which is better the throat mic set up, boom mic or a hanging mic thingy? I understand that money wise you get what you pay for but for general style which meshes best with paintball??

Hanging mike with an ear piece. Nothing beats the absolute sheer reliability of that setup. Not to mention, you can take your vest off, and you don't have to take off anything else.

If you are technically inclined, and are careful not to broadcast outside of citizen's band wavelengths, I have a Puxing 777 and I love it to death. It puts out about 5 watts of power (costs about $85 with shipping from China). Most of the so called 10 mile radios put out about .5 watts in comparison. Just keep in mind, you can do illegal things with that radio, that can land your butt with a pretty stiff fine if you screw around with it too much... and it isn't exactly easy to find and program in the frequencies for your normal motorola and midlands, but it's worth it.

I have this mike:

and it has a plug in ear piece that I use. It's always easy to find, I can unplug the ear piece and everyone around me can hear orders being shouted over the radio. I filled it with paint, sticks and mud on a regular basis, but all I have to do is spray it off in a sink and it works just fine.

I can tell you from experience that throat mikes suck. They only marginally work under perfect conditions. They are always moving on you. Further more, the good ones have extra elastic closures and crap on them to keep the mikes pressed into your neck... taking the dang things off is like trying to crawl out of a straight jacket.

Boom mikes are good, but often are uncomfortable under your mask, or may work with one kind of mask, but not another... Some require your mask to be tethered to you at all times.

I just like to keep it simple. Go with a good, heavy duty, speaker mike.

jimbo69ny · 10-20-2011, 09:23 AM

Im trying to get my friends to buy them too. That way I have someone to talk to.

If I start going to more scenerio games, are there usually people who go that use/bring radios?

CrazyHarry · 10-22-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo69ny

Im trying to get my friends to buy them too. That way I have someone to talk to.

If I start going to more scenerio games, are there usually people who go that use/bring radios?

I guess it really depends on your area, but at major events, yes. Having a radio can definitely increase your ability to have fun.