The standard 1/8th inch plug looked the same, but many PC analog headsets with microphones with 2 separate plugs, one for it's built-in mic simply did not work on a Macintosh. Wireless Microphone For MacMany older Macs used 'Microphone Level' rather than 'Line Level' input voltages in their audio jacks. The PC and cell-phone world saw the appeal of this and many manufacturers are now delivering Apple compatible TRRS 4-Pole headsets with mic that use a single 4-pole plug that work the same with either Mac's or PC's. This occured both on desktop Macintosh and MacBook laptops - along with iPads and iPhones.

Apple users could also opt for newer TRRS 4-Pole Analog headsets that use a single plug like the iPhone, iPad and newer Mac's use.Īpple Compatible USB Headsets With Mic Business USB HeadsetĪnalog Mic Headsets For Mac : 4-PoleMore recently, Apple standardized on a single 4-Conductor 1/8th inch plug for earbuds and headsets with integrated microphones. There are Analog headsets that also include a USB Audio Adapter Dongle that converts the audio and microphone signal to a single USB connection for Mac use. Whether PC or Mac, or for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and newer gaming systems, SteelSeries Arctis headsets are even compatible with.Ĭurrently you'll find three types of wired Apple compatible headset hardware: All-Digital USB headsets with a simple USB cable that's instantly recognized by OSX in Sound Preferences Pane. SteelSeries is your source for one gaming headset with device compatibility to all of your gaming consoles and devices.

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