Headsets/Microphones


  • Plantronics DSP-400 Digitally-Enhanced USB Foldable Stereo Headset _ $39.99

    senn PX100 best sounding portable phones i've found.


    Software

    yahoo messenger with voice.
    • : download the newest version of Yahoo Instant Messenger here



    • 2: go through the installation of the software.

    • 3: now, if you don't already have a Yahoo account you're gonna need to sign up. here



    • 4: now, sign in and add some buddies.




    • add one or all from the list below for an invite.
      ressemls
      brianjonopulos
      martin_scheckland
      ozzybaxter

    • 5: ask for an invite. simply choose a name and double click.



    • 6: accept the invite and join the conference



    • note the hands free and mute check boxes and the volume control slider. by right clicking the names in the list to the right you can add others to your buddy list.


    Additional Crap
    • lets say your like a certain Oz and can't handle people's real names. you can change their display name by right clicking the name and changing it under contact details.



      you can mute that annoying chime by either going to the alerts and sounds section in your preferences under the messenger drop down menu.



      you can also change it to a milder sound by doing the following:
      control panel >> sounds >> sounds .. yeahoo messenger.


    Recording Chat

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  • if you'd like to record the voice chat there's a simple, easy to use client to do so. SoliCall is a noise reduction/recording piece of freeware. it works with skype, yahoo, aim, msn, windows live and google talk.
  • Download: note that its still in beta. download
  • install: go through the install process, ignore the microsoft screen warning you about your system..blah blah blah...
  • Configure: to record the chat you'll first need to configure SoliCall. you can refer to this FAQ if needed.
    first you'll need to configure solicall. go to the options window under the tools menu

    select the proper devices.
    now open up the IM client: in this case yahoo.
    go to messenger >> preferences >> calling and audio
    select solicall under the proper drop down menus

    soon to come: chat options if we ever get NWM to come around.

    Skype

    download skype here skype

    after the quick install and creating of a Skype ID you'll have to test call skype to set your audio.



    After that add yer contact via the "add contact" button.

    search for name, skype ID or email address. much similar to the old ICQ


    to start a conference go to tools - start conference from there its pretty easy to figure out