Headset recommendations
We recommend to use headsets with microphones that can be located close to the mouth in order to get the best audio input for your listeners.
For simultaneous interpretation
This Jabra Headset is light but works really well:
For Guided Tours
For tour guides, we can recommend this Jabra headset.
With only one ear covered, you can still hear everything around you.
Simple smartphone headsets
You can even simply use your standard smartphone headphones. But please be aware that the microphone might pick up quite a lot of background noise. It is crucial to keep the microphone close to your mouth, therefore the options above are usually the better choice.
Adapters for smartphones
If you have a headset that has a 3.5 audio plug, but your phone has USB-C or Lightning jack only, you can get one of the following adapters.
Listeners:
👉 iPhones 14 or older: Lightning adapters
👉 Android phones & iPhones 15 or newer: USB-C adapters
Speakers:
Some 3rd party adapters might not work for microphone input on iPhones, but only for listening. If you want to use the LiveVoice app as speaker, we recommend to get original Apple adapters.
👉 iPhones 14 or older: Original Apple Lightning adapters
👉 iPhones 15 or newer: Original Apple USB-C adapters