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A headset and microphone are usually connected when they are being used with a computer. They are all one unit. You fit the headset over your ears and it allows you to hear what is happening. The microphone is connected to a flexible arm that can be brought around in front of your mouth so that you can speak. Others who are using the same system will be able to hear you if you are talking to them on the internet. If you are using your computer to record the sounds, it will be able to pick them up from this source. This is a very useful technology, and the following situations are ways that you can use the system to full effect.

First off, you can use this if you are playing games on the internet. This is especially popular with first person shooters, where members of the team need to be able to talk to each other and communicate even though they are not in the same place. This used to be done by typing messages to the other members of your team, but that meant that you had to take your hands away from the controls, allowing you to get shot by the enemy. A headset gives you the ability to talk to the team and coordinate your efforts even while you are on the attack.

This can also be used to record music tracks. Many electric Guitars and pianos can be plugged directly into the computer. They do not require any type of microphones. You will need to use the headset if you want to record a vocal track at the same time, however. You need to be able to play the guitar or the piano and not have to worry about holding up a microphone.

Finally, this type of a system can also be used if you are talking on an internet-based telephone service. You will want to have your hands free to use the computer, and this gives you a way to talk while you are looking into the camera. The other person will be visible on your screen, probably with the same headset.

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