[BlackJackSkanz]

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Originally Posted by aliquis Cool, sure beats the zalman one

Zalman+audio=dirty language in my house.

Logitech z5500 5.1's? So you were the guy with the desktop mic that echoed back everything everyone else on the team said? Speakers+mic don't mic with Vent/TS.

 

[craigbru]

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Originally Posted by BlackJackSkanz Zalman+audio=dirty language in my house. Logitech z5500 5.1's? So you were the guy with the desktop mic that echoed back everything everyone else on the team said? Speakers+mic don't mic with Vent/TS.

Who, me? So, you're saying that because the Logitech's were rattling my windows, I should have realized there may have been an echo? Doh!

 

[Ordos]

could you give us the measurements of the sheet metal shape you made?

 

[craigbru]

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Originally Posted by Ordos could you give us the measurements of the sheet metal shape you made?

Sure thing. It is 7 cm in overall length. It is 5 cm from the center of one notch, to the other (this may be the most critical). It is 1.5 cm at it's widest. The shape was designed so that once the bracket was in place, there would be no movement in any direction. The headphone cord supplies just enough pressure to keep it in place. It took a little trial and error to come up with the best fitting design.

 

[craigbru]

Here are a few updated pics.

The tape has been replaced with shrink wrap tubing. It looks a little more finished off, and holds very securely.

Here are a few more shots of the completed mod.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by craigbru Short time reader, first time poster here... Who says you have to compromise to get a get a mic and great cans? This was a pretty simple mod, yet it took a little time to get it all figured it out. I had the following goals in mind when I set out to add a microphone to my Beyer's. 1.) There was to be no modification of the headset. It had to be completely stock. 2.) Due to the above condition, the mic had to be removable when not in use. 3.) The mic had to look like it belonged. 4.) It had to be practical, and completely functional. I came up with the following base upon those 4 points above. Right here are the materials I needed. I've got a piece of aluminum sheet, a package of stick on velcro, a 10' mini plug extension cable, and finally an inexpensive headset with mic. This last part was crucial. I only payed about $8 for it, but it was perfect for my needs. The flexible and detachable mic boom was exactly what I was after. This is the piece of aluminum that I cut after a little trial and error. Here is that same aluminum piece cleaned up, sanded, and bent to fit around the headset cup. I have also painted it with a black textured finish to match the plastic on the Beyer's. Here I have attached the extension cable to the bracket. In this picture I have used electrical tape, but will attach it using heatshrink tubing as soon as I get some. Here is the bracket attached to the Beyer's. Looks factory enough, huh? I used the velcro attached to the cords, to keep them organized. I'm very happy with the way that these turned out. It truly does give me the best of both worlds. Now, it's time to get my game on!

You should sell these on Headfi. There seems to be a market for it...

 

[Towert7]

Although I've said it before, I'll say it again.

Very clever! Way to go.

 

[Fitz]

Holy guacamole! That's just so simple yet so brilliant at the same time.

I'm going to steal your idea to use with my gaming Beyers too.

 

[Gamemako]

Very nice mod, mate. Might be worth modding some music cans to avoid switching for VOIP stuff.

I personally use the SpeedLink Medusa 5.1s for gaming. Sound quality isn't exactly stellar (and I know some people here would give me a mouthful for using 'em), but once you get used to them they can be spot-on for positioning -- makes FEAR in the dark quite a blast to play.

 

[Zorander]

Nice one, Craig.

And I see your Aria has arrived too. How do you find it?

 

[craigbru]

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Originally Posted by Zorander Nice one, Craig. And I see your Aria has arrived too. How do you find it?

Thanks again everyone for all the compliments. Feel free to copy the design all you want! I really did think that simplicity was the key. Whatever I did, couldn't be a pain to use. I wanted to have it either on, or off, and I didn't want it to take more than a few seconds. I was also adamant that I change nothing about the Beyers. I simply can't allow myself to do a hack job either. One of my goals, is to make anything I do, look like it belongs.

To answer your question Zorander, I absolutely love the Aria. I am still amazed everytime I listen. I just sit there and space off for a few seconds while I absorb the sound. The audio quality is stellar. Not to mention that it's a beautiful looking little box. I've really got a thing for aluminum. Case in point, my previous mod...

 

[Jodiuh]

Perfect mod.

 

[The8BitHero]

WOW!!! Man that is amazing. Ill have to look into doing something similar to this for my gaming. How did you get the paint to texture like that?

 

[terance]

lets be honest here. .

. . thats freaking awesome

 

[craigbru]

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Originally Posted by The8BitHero WOW!!! Man that is amazing. Ill have to look into doing something similar to this for my gaming. How did you get the paint to texture like that?

The paint is actually a spray on bed liner used in automotive applications. It's pretty tough stuff!

Just an FYI, I've updated this mod here.