Not written in the instructions!The strongest headset of the Telework era Aftershokz OpenComm
Shinobu Takahashi Nyan and Windows
The most famous maker of bone conduction headphones has released an OpenComm with a high -end bone conduction headset.This time, I will introduce it whole.
I have been using it almost every day since I bought it, but I keep it almost all day.When I go to a convenience store in the neighborhood, I keep listening to music on my smartphone, or when I pick up my wife by car.
There were some inconveniences when using it, but I found functions that were not written in the instructions, so I could use it very conveniently.(In the product version, these functions may be written in the manual).
Bone conduction headphones
In the first place, bone conduction that conveys the sound as a vibration to the bones near the ear so that it can be heard.The mechanism that does not close your ears creates various benefits.
But of course, disadvantages.
Some people do not fit, and they are not satisfied with the sound quality, so you should always listen to them at home appliance retailers before buying.
There are many cheap bone conduction headphones in Amazon, but some are not bone conduction and their quality.
I tried a lot, but I personally couldn't withstand use.I thought that if you wanted a proper thing, you should pay money and buy a higher model from the middle level of AfterShokz.
Aftershokz OpenComm
OpenComm with a microphone was released while the online meeting was drastically increasing due to the corona evil.At first, it was published in crowdfunding, but it was finally sold in general.
Features ① DSP Canceling Move Mike
After all, its feature is the DSP noise canceling boom microphone.Clear the voice to the other party.Needless to say, you can hear the wireless and surrounding voices with a microphone and headset, so it is perfect for working from home.If the microphone is flipped up, it can be used as a headphone normally.
Features ② Surprising long time and quick charge
The body has a built -in battery, and can be used for up to 16 hours in a row.In other words, you can keep using it even if there is an online meeting from morning to night.This is really nice if the battery of the wireless headphone is broken during the meeting.Furthermore, it can be charged for 5 minutes with quick charge and can be used for 2 hours.If you charge a little after lunch, you can afford it for a whole day.
Other features
Drip -proof performance of IP55 grade.Well, it is safe even with light rain.Charging is a magnet port.Easy and powerful magnets have a polarity, so there is no mistake.However, there is no dedicated cable.Since it is a USB charging, you can choose a charger quite freely.What is important for what is a click button, not a touch type.This is important because the touch type cannot be operated as expected.
First, basic operation
There are three buttons.① [① [volume +], ② [volume-], ③ [multi -function] button.
[Round volume +] button for power supply
The [volume +] button is basically used as a power button.
When the power is turned off
When the power is turned on
When playing music
Multi -function button for operating music and incoming calls
The Multi -Function button has a single click, double -click, triple click, and a long press.
When playing music
At the time of incoming call
Normal time
How to set up when using "Zoom" or "Teams" in Windows 10
When using OpenComm, there are stereo headphones mode and monaural headset (microphone + monaural earphone) mode, which switches with Windows sound settings.
Earphones and microphones can be set individually, but the settings at this time have the above rules.In other words, when using a microphone, it can only be used with monaural earphones, and if you use it as a stereo headphone, an OpenComm microphone cannot be used.
Used as a stereo headphone, and the microphone uses another microphone
In this case, set [Output] to [OpenComm BY AFTERSHOKZ STEREO] in the setting sound setting, and set another external microphone for [Input] (= Mike).
When using OpenComm headset and microphone
When using OpenComm's microphone, select [OpenComm BY AFTERSHOCKZ HANDS-FREE AG AUDIO] for [Output] in the sound setting.Select the same [input].
After changing the device, let's change the slider with the master volume.You may not hear the sound immediately, but you should hear the sound when you change the volume from the headset in a few seconds.
Same settings for "ZOOM" and "Teams"
If you use it in "Zoom" or "Microsoft Teams", the same setting is OK.If you switch from a stereo to a headset, it may not switch well, so change the settings with plenty of time before the meeting starts and do a sound test.
If the sound does not come out well, end "Zoom" or "Teams" once, change the settings on the Windows side, start "Zoom" or "Teams" again to set the playback device.
How to switch with a USB audio adapter
Switching profiles sometimes does not work.In such a case, it is also effective to use a USB audio adapter that switches the profile with a switch.
There are a number of USB audio adapters that convert Bluetooth headset to USB audio, but these two can switch stereo headphones and headsets by pressing the adapter switch, so you can use them easily and easily.increase.
If you put this adapter in PlayStation 4, you can use it as a headphone/headset in PlayStation.
Functions that are not written in the manual (1) multi -pairing
OpenComm can pair with multiple devices.At least five have been confirmed.However, there was a problem when multi -pairing was performed.
OpenComm cannot switch devices!
When you launch OpenComm, you will automatically connect to the previously connected device.This is convenient.If you have a device, connect it as it is.The problem is switching the device.For example, after connecting OpenComm to a PC and using it in an online conference, I want to connect it to a smartphone to listen to music.
However, OpenComm has no way to switch connections with the device.Even if you turn off the power of the main unit and turn on the power again, it will automatically connect to the device you used before!
So, in order to change the connection, you must cut the connection with the device you used before (cut the connection with OpenComm from a PC or smartphone) to a new device (smartphone).To be honest, I thought I should stop using it with a mess.
Hidden command?Multi -point
However, in fact, OpenComm has a multi -point function that can be connected simultaneously with two devices.However, the function is not ON in standard.
To make OpenComm into multi -pairing mode, set the following procedure to be in multi -point mode.By doing this, you can connect to the second device with automatically connected to the first device.
- 電源ONから［音量＋］ボタン長押し
- ペアリングモードに入ったらそのまま押し続け
- さらに［マルチファンクション］ボタンも長押しします
- 数秒するとマルチポイントモードになったアナウンスがあります
Up to 2 multi -points
However, since there are up to two multi -points, if you use a tablet this time as a PC or smartphone, you must also release the PC or smartphone once.At least if both are connected.
Functions not written in the manual ② Reset
I don't think this is rarely used, but I want to start over all pairing from the beginning that OpenComm is crazy.In such a case, it is a reset.
Reset method
- 電源ONから［音量＋］ボタン長押し
- ペアリングモードに入ったら一旦離す
- ［音量＋］と［音量－］、［マルチファンクション］ボタンの3つをすべて同時に長押しします
- 数秒するとブーブーという音がしてリセットが完了します
After resetting, it cannot be used even if pairing information with OpenComm is left on the PC or device.So delete the pairing settings on the device side once and make the pairing setting again.
It's important to hear the surroundings
When working with a headset, most of the time you don't even notice the call of the cat.
I want rice, I want you to play, I got something!I think it's an important job as a person to respond to the claims of Nyan.Bone conduction is also recommended for that!
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