96RAF Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 quick question for HRMS.do I need a wireless or Bluetooth headset/microphone for RM.and is there a minimum spec it needs to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 RAF, if you look in the old and rather long Voice Control thread, you will see that wireless is only recommended so that you can move around freely, it's not essential. Others have used wired headsets successfully. And I think the only specification that has been given anywhere is "good quality". All that's needed is a mike that doesn't distort or overload badly so that the software can distinguish each of your commands from others. Doesn't need to be professional quality, just reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Good qualityWireless 2.4MhzThere was something mentioned in the old thread about blue tooth but I can't remember the conclusion. As Fishy says, wireless was suggested or recommended as it is more flexible for moving around your layout.PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Raf 96 , talking to your trains, not you as well. Can you see a white coated man on the horizon. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 John I was doing model train voice control on a wired mic long before RM started it, in addition to my normal rabbitting to inanimate objects like most people do as well as talking to animals.The reason for my op is that wireless headsets can be Wireless or Bluetooth and I wasn't about to spend on the wrong type, if at all.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 And beause Rob has been doing these things for a long time John,he thought the guy in the white coat, on the horizon, was a guardian angel ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 And he may well be! If so, let's hope he stays on the horizon for some time yet. bluetooth should be fine unless you have a giant layout or your laptop is a long way from your layout. It is reliable to at least 10m (Assuming the most common Class 2 spec for the technical types). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMod Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I use a Logitech wireless headset that is bluetooth without any problem. The model is H600. It's also comfortable to wear, very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks for info guys.i guess by their lack of input HRMS is having a couple of days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornbyRailMasterSupport Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 No "Couple of days off for us"! We monitor the forum regularly, and it's 7:15 on a Sunday now. This didn't need our input because we only specify that you use a high quality headset, wireless or wired. We also indicated earlier in the forum that you can expect to pay over £30 for a good wireless headset so you should be able to make a judgment on which headset to buy. Only very poor, cheap headsets will cause problems and you will soon find out, in which case you can return it and get a refund from your supplier.The wireless transmission system doesn't matter, as long as it is good quality. Once trained, RailMaster is quite tolerant, however for a reliable experience buy a good headset. As mentioned before, we used generic, non-branded 2.4Ghz wireless headsets for all development and testing. We also used generic, non-branded Bluetooth headsets, which were fine in close proximity. We found that 2.4GHz had a longer range, but depends on the size of your layout and the position of your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks for your input HRMS To take your statement a little further if I may, Hornby RailMaster Support/Hornby Admin staff, do not take a couple of days off, not even Christmas Day and Boxing Day! There is always someone checking periodically, they are dedicated to the company and for RailMaster being the best model rail software on the market. Well done and Happy Christmas to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 OK HRMS, but you certainly deserve a couple of days off for the outstanding support you provide.i will go for a 2.4GHz wireless headset rather than a BT one to allow for more reliable range.You never know I may take RM into the garden.Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_hughes Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 quick question for HRMS.do I need a wireless or Bluetooth headset/microphone for RM Voice control.and is there a minimum spec it needs to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_hughes Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Check my video's on voice control and others on Hornby Railmaster Brian Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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