Product Overview
Extend the Connection Distance Between Your iPhone®, Mobile Phone or Computer Headset
The MUHSMF2M 4-Pole 3.5mm headset extension cable (2m) features a 3.5mm (1/8" TRRS) audio connector on one end and a 3.5mm (1/8" TRRS) audio connector on the other, making it easy to extend the reach between your hands-free headset or headphones, and your iPhone®, mobile phone or laptop computer.
To ensure long-lasting performance, this high quality 3.5mm audio extension cable features moulded PVC strain relief at each of the 1/8" TRRS connectors, which prevents the cable termination points from bending at sharp angles, in turn reducing the risk of cable damage.
Suitable Applications
• Extend the reach between your hands-free headset and an iPhone® or other mobile phone.• Add connection distance between your headset and your laptop or desktop computer audio port.
PLEASE NOTE: To ensure proper hardware detection, we recommend that the external headset be plugged into the adapter first, before the adapter is connected to the computer or mobile device.
Also, in some circumstances, when an extension cable is used with an in-line remote control equipped headset, the remote control functions may not operate properly. This is due to the sensitivity of the remote control circuitry and does not indicate any defect in the cable.
Features
• Molded strain relief prevents the cable from being bent at sharp angles at the TRRS connectors, to minimize the stress at the plug termination point.
• Provides greater flexibility by enabling you to move more freely, while working at your computer with VOIP applications (Skype, chat programs).
• Backed by StarTech.com lifetime warranty.
2M StarTech.com 4 Position TRS Headset Extension Cable, Male-to-Female, Black is rated
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jasonf01 from
Good as a headset extender.
For the lockdown I've been given a dell laptop, which is squirreled away behind my monitors. Everything else worked except my headset didn't quite reach. I used a standard headphone extension for a while, relying on my webcams mic but it was distant and had echo. With a big presentation coming up I decided to fix it by buying one of these cables.
While this cable can extend the length of any headphone, it's unique quality it that it can handle the 4-pole connectors from iPhones and Androids of the past. Ironically, while obsolete in newer phones, this connector is now being used in many laptops as a combination headphone and mic, and many laptops (including mine) can happily take a set of iOS compatible headphones with mic to use as a headset. This extension cable allows me to tuck the laptop out of the way while still letting me use a headset.
At least that was the plan. At first it didn't work, and I got headphones only. It didn't take long to find the problem - because I'd used a 3-pin extension, the laptop had set the plug up for headphones. After rummaging round the software I found an option to select "headset" instead of "headphone" and all was well. If you're buying this for the same reason and only get sound but no microphone, I'd recommend checking this first.
If I had to criticize, the microphone has a little more "hiss" (line noise) now, but that's workable and almost expected given a longer cable run. It's still better than the webcam audio, which picks everything up. While my headset mic picks everything up as well, because it's closer to my mouth I tend to override the background noise.
In terms of build, the connectors are not gold-plated but it was fine anyway. The moulded ends are fairly hard plastic and have a short strain relief section. The cable itself is fairly stiff even though it's only about 3mm diameter.
In summary, for the cost, it was definitely worth buying just to make a more ergonomic home-working environment.
Date published: 2020-05-02
