Headset & microphone 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 

Headset

If you want to keep your hands free we can recommend this Jabra headset.

With only one ear covered, you can still hear everything around you.

Handheld microphone

If the tour guide wants to interview other people, it is practical to use handheld microphone.

As it is difficult to get a handheld for smartphones, you can simply create your own by combining a clip-on mic with a handheld adapter. For the clip-on mic it is important that it is made for smartphones, meaning it has 4 poles.

We can recommend these products:

• Clip-on mic for smartphones
• Handheld adapter

Simple smartphone headsets 

You can even simply use your standard smartphone headphones or AirPods. 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