{"id":107,"date":"2016-05-11T14:33:43","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T18:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/?p=107"},"modified":"2020-09-04T12:22:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T16:22:45","slug":"skype-for-business-top-3-must-have-headsets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/skype-for-business-top-3-must-have-headsets\/","title":{"rendered":"Skype For Business &#8211; Top 3 Must-Have Headsets"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.blog-list-item{\nmargin-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"bodyBlock\">\n<h1>The Top 3 Headsets for Use with Skype for Business<\/h1>\n<p>Skype for Business is the latest release of Microsoft&#8217;s popular enterprise software.\u00a0 It was formerly known as Microsoft Lync.\u00a0 Skype for Business offers the familiarity of the Skype that\u00a0 we all know but combined with the enterprise-grade security and IT capability.<\/p>\n<p>Has your office deployed or plan to deploy Skype for Business?\u00a0 Know that all major call centre &amp; office telephone headset vendors offer a <em>separate<\/em> Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business USB corded and wireless headset solutions.\u00a0 This special line of headsets will already have the call management controls compatible with your Skype for Business so there&#8217;s no more need to download additional software.\u00a0 The call management controls include answering and ending calls, adjusting sound volumes and mute function.<\/p>\n<p>Deploying telephone headsets that are Microsoft Lync optimized and Skype for Business certified present additional advantages.\u00a0 Besides the integrated call management control compatibility, Skype for Business VOIP calls utilizes advanced audio codecs resulting in wideband audio, also known as HD Voice.\u00a0 They sound deeper, richer and more natural sounding compared to traditional narrowband audio.\u00a0 Moreover, they are offered in USB corded and wireless headset models with various multi-connectivity options to suit a number of office environments and worker styles.<\/p>\n<p>If you are searching for Microsoft Lync optimized and Skype for Business certified headsets, here are my top three (3) must-have suggestions with multi-connectivity capability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item\">\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-header\">\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-number\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-title\">\n<a title=\"Plantronics Wired Headsets\" href=\"http:\/\/www.headset.com\/Plantronics-Wired-Headsets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Plantronics Blackwire 315-M\/325-M Corded USB Headset with the 3.5mm connection<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-content\">\nSimple and affordable, use one exceptional headset between your PC\/laptop (via USB) and mobile devices by simply detaching the 3.5mm pin from the USB adapter then connecting it to your device&#8217;s headset jack.\u00a0\u00a0 Instantly answer and end calls or easily adjust volume controls, including mute, by using the inline call control buttons (USB only). Plantronics has updated this line with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/plantronics-blackwire-update-3200-5200\/\">the Blackwire 5200 and 3200<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item\">\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-header\">\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-number\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-title\">\n<a title=\"Jabra Corded headsets\" href=\"http:\/\/www.headset.com\/Jabra-Wired-Headsets\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Jabra Evolve 80 Corded USB Headset with the 3.5mmconnection<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-content\">\nA top of the line dual connectivity corded headset with advanced Active Noise Cancellation.\u00a0 Similar to Plantronics&#8217; Blackwire 315-M\/325-M Series headsets, use one exceptional headset between your PC\/laptop (via USB) and mobile devices by simply detaching the 3.5mm pin from the USB adapter then connecting it to your device&#8217;s headset jack.\u00a0 Its specially designed state-of-the-art ear cushions lower high-frequency noise (referred to as Passive Noise Cancellation).\u00a0 Minimize interruptions with the built-in Busy Light Indicator which turns red when you are on an active call.\u00a0 Stay focused on your call by turning on the revolutionary Active Noise Cancellation technology which significantly reduces unwanted low-frequency ambient noise.\u00a0 Intuitively answer and end calls or adjust volume controls, including mute using the inline call control buttons (USB only).\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item\">\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-header\">\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-number\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-title\">\n<a title=\"Sennheiser wireless headsets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/Sennheiser-Multi-Connectivity-Headsets\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Sennheiser SD Office (ML) Multi Connectivity Wireless Headset System<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-list-item-content\">\nIdeal for desk phones, VOIP calls (softphones), audio and video conferencing, easily toggle between your desk phone and PC\/laptop with a touch of a button.\u00a0 Because its wireless, you can confidently walk away from your desk while on a call to retrieve files, faxes and printouts without having to place the call on hold or you can remove yourself from nearby noises and distractions by locating a quiet spot to continue your important call up to 180ft away from the base station.\u00a0 Its powerful noise cancellation technology filters out ambient noises resulting in crystal clear conversations.\u00a0 Best of all, it has a 2-year manufacturer&#8217;s warranty \u2013 double the industry standard.\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information about Microsoft Lync optimized and Skype for Business certified USB corded and wireless headset solutions, feel free to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable headset experts at Headset.com\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Top 3 Headsets for Use with Skype for Business Skype for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1540,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions\/1540"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headset.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}