NZFF

Would it be possible to take real aeroplane headsets and "fix" them to make them work as a mic and headset for a computer?

sorry, after some quick research I've found that others have already done this.

If anyone on these forums has done this I'd love to hear about it.

Not a problem as long you have the right adaptor,s/ jacks .. they,r simply the same thing

The following threads might be interesting Kelburn - Jared has done some work with headsets...

http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...t&p=8187814
http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5009

Alex

Unfortunately Ian, they're not quite the same... some slight impedance mismatches cause issues... (this is why when i made my in-ear headset, i needed earphones with an inline volume control and have it set to minimum, otherwise they are too loud)

That and headset mic's generally need more power than a PC soundcard will provide...

I actually modified the adapter box that I built to use USB power instead of the 9V battery Seems to work OK...

The hardest part was sourcing the headset jack... they're an 'odd' size... but I managed to get one from RS Components...

You can of course buy adapter boxes... but they're like US$40 + shipping etc... not sure of any local retailers...

Send me a PM if you want any more info...

Em , don't ask pilots at Flight Experience , I queried their about the headphones there , in say that also mentioned how the entire was to be upgraded with new cpu/graphics , found out the chap did,t understand the full implication , leading me up the garden path twice .... Damm thats Twice

The headsets at F.E. are normal aviation headsets. At least the ones at Botany are.