Headsets and ear plugs and bears oh my
Have tested with the Ugreen usb dongle from Amazon. Works like a charm with multiple different headsets and earbuds. One caution.. one set of cheap earbuds sent an echo into the system that was a bit annoying.. If you get this, try something different.
More exciting. It works with the Logitech H820e dect usb headset. This thing lets you roam just about anywhere for about 300 feet from the base. Have to configure in the sound config of the desktop, then start mumble and go through the audio config sequence. Choose default usb device under alsa Will likely have to shutdown mumble and reboot the pi before it will output sound to the headset. The graphical mic config works.
Curiosly, the mumble test output file never seems to play under raspian like it does on windows or ubuntu. Doesn't matter though.. output still works in the end.
Also tested the Logitech H800 with dedicated dongle, and it works with no fuss. Will let you rove 30 to 40 feet.
Also tested a pi zerow in beltpack configuration all over stage today. With and without wifi repeater. Re aquires signal and function very nicely if you drop out. Cheaper than the dect headset (about 1/2) and you can get great range. Even better range with the wifi range extender.
I have on order an Mpow usb headset from amazon. Very hopeful.. neat thing here is it is a usb sound card with plug, going to the headset. So you get both for 20 bucks. Can plug in a different device without re config, and has a mic mute button.. which you really need if you are running headless.
Can actually get the ugreen usb and your own headset, but then you may not have mic mute, and it costs more for even the cheapest headset.
At least with the mute button, it would help with the echo problem if you are using the wrong earbuds like I did
More exciting. It works with the Logitech H820e dect usb headset. This thing lets you roam just about anywhere for about 300 feet from the base. Have to configure in the sound config of the desktop, then start mumble and go through the audio config sequence. Choose default usb device under alsa Will likely have to shutdown mumble and reboot the pi before it will output sound to the headset. The graphical mic config works.
Curiosly, the mumble test output file never seems to play under raspian like it does on windows or ubuntu. Doesn't matter though.. output still works in the end.
Also tested the Logitech H800 with dedicated dongle, and it works with no fuss. Will let you rove 30 to 40 feet.
Also tested a pi zerow in beltpack configuration all over stage today. With and without wifi repeater. Re aquires signal and function very nicely if you drop out. Cheaper than the dect headset (about 1/2) and you can get great range. Even better range with the wifi range extender.
I have on order an Mpow usb headset from amazon. Very hopeful.. neat thing here is it is a usb sound card with plug, going to the headset. So you get both for 20 bucks. Can plug in a different device without re config, and has a mic mute button.. which you really need if you are running headless.
Can actually get the ugreen usb and your own headset, but then you may not have mic mute, and it costs more for even the cheapest headset.
At least with the mute button, it would help with the echo problem if you are using the wrong earbuds like I did
Hi, I'm very existed about your setup and experience with Mumble on Raspberry Pi as replacement of a conventional ASL - RTS/Telex - Clearcom system. I will first have a look at your current implementation. Ultimately, i would like to develop this towards a system like the digital matrix systems from Drake or RTS. This means that the fixed desk intercom locations (like in an OB Van) can choose with switches/display/touchscreen, which channel to talk/listen to.
ReplyDeleteEspecially in (low-budget) TV/video productions, multiple communication channels at once are ver important.
Keep up the good work, and hope to be contributing in future.
Kind regards,
Bertrand Hontele
Elisabeth TV - Breda - Netherlands
Hello! I'm wondering if you still check your blog. If you do, I'd love to see an update with current hardware/instructions. We are very interested in building a set up with Mumble on Raspberry Pi following your inspiration, but am finding that many of the links and pieces seem to be out of date. I think this set up would work great for us. Can you help us out? Thanks again! Looking forward to building this. Chad (chad@provchurch.net)
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