I really appreciate that you did most of the review using the microphone in the headset. It is surprising how many reviews mostly use the person's studio mic.
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I have requested for this video last year and I am so glad to check your channel out and find that you already made a video of it! It's a truly amazing mic for productivity-oriented communication.
Hi Remzi Wigett! We love to hear directly from end-users! Thank you for sharing your feedback! These are pretty cool and probably the most comfortable headsets we've tried! Contact us directly if you have more questions! Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts! M-F, 8am-5pm ET (Except Holidays). 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/ 😃 Follow Danny Hayasaka on LinkedIn 👉 www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hayasaka/
I have the non uc version. Best mic I have ever used , and I have used a lot of them. It supresses so much background sound it's nuts. If you are in a noisy environment, it is sometimes harder to hear the person, but if you just press one ear lobe down, it's like anc..it's nuts. If you are at a home office,and relatively quiet, the mic is insane and the comfort since nothing is in your ears is amazing. At high volume you it can vibrate a bit but I never need to make it that loud. They are awesome and I don't know how I did without a mic that good for so long.
I love my Aftershock bone conduction headset. You can set up TWO Bluetooth devices at the same time , I have the the 2020 model ASC100 Steps on how to connect multiple device: Start with your headphones powered off. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Audrey will say “Welcome” and then “pairing” and the LED light will flash red and blue. Press and hold the multifunction button (located on the left earpiece) and power/volume+ button at the same time for 2-3 seconds. Audrey will say "Multipoint Enabled." In your first device’s Bluetooth settings, select your AfterShokz. Audrey will say "Connected." Power your headphones off. R Re-enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the power/volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Audrey will say “Welcome to Shokz” and then “pairing” and then the LED light will flash red and blue. In your second device’s Bluetooth settings, select the headphones. Audrey will say "Connected" or “Device 2 Connected.” R Turn your headphones off Please be informed that it is important that you hear Audrey say "Multipoint Enabled."
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Oh, my! That's some mighty noise-canceling on that mic! I own the older Aeropex, where mics are pretty good, but this ... this is just another level. No! It's 3 more levels better :-D I plan on getting OpenRun Pro, but it seems buying Opencomm for home office use is a good idea as well. Great test, thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Joe! I've been impressed with the mic performance of the Shokz Opencomm and Opencomm UC. My wife has the Aeropex, I'll see if I can test that mic. Contact a Call One, Inc. team member if you would like more help and are located in the United States! M-F, 8 am-5 pm ET 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/ Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts!
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I tried the bluetooth one today (not UC) today and I'm getting bad keyboard click pickup. It's a return for me. Sucks. I really wish more money meant better performance, but the wired 30 dollar headset I got from a company in China through Amazon is much better at not pickingup keyboard clicks. I think the boom is too short and the fact the sound hole faces the keyboard is not a good design idea. A longer boom arm with the mic pointed at the mouth would probably work better. It seems like it doens't do any keyboard click suppression to me. I want to keep it b/c I'm tired at this point of testing different headsets but it's disappointing. ugh. Am I missing something? I'm not suing the UC one. It's just the bluetooth one .Is that the difference? Will getting a bluetooth dongle to use with this help with that?
These new Shokz have really impressed. Check out these other mic tests! Shokz Opencomm in outdoor environment ruclips.net/video/RRy3ro-OQnw/видео.html Shokz Opencomm vs heavy machinery ruclips.net/video/Bq6dA_lJOMM/видео.html Shokz Opencomm vs Apple Airpods in various environments including warehouse ruclips.net/video/DEakSXUvdwI/видео.html If you would like more help and are located in the United States, contact a Call One, Inc. team member! M-F, 8 am-5 pm ET 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/ Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts!
I disagree. The "normal" opencom can be connected to 2 sources. Mine is default connected to my mobile, and to a Jabra Bluetooth dongle in my KVM switch so the actually active laptop has the Opencomm connected as well. The only annoying thing is that when you put Teams mic on hold or you walk out of reach of your BT dongle, you'll hear a beep every so often. Instead of putting my Teams mic off, I lift the mic boom on the Opencomm. It's very good noise canceling, so people on the other side don't hear much. I also have Krisp installed to filter noises (in both directions).
Hi Tom! You are correct, I keep meaning to create another video featuring how to connect to two different sources. Yes, the beep is something Shokz is aware of and I believe they are working on it. If there is a change, we'll do our best to post a video! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience and feedback! Contact us directly if you have more questions! M-F, 8am-5pm ET. Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts! 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/
Hey Danny! **help** This video sold me and I'm on my 3rd replacment bc I'm not having the same experience with the mic. Shokz has been great with customer service but my colleagues and friends tell me they can hear the background clearly. Any advice? Is there a setting i need to turn on?
Was actually searching for reviews about this today! What about your own ability to hear callers with those outside noises? My understanding is bone conduction should allow you to hear despite/over those things? I was thinking about getting this to combo with some ANC earbuds on my personal phone (airpods pro or sony xm4) and have the best of both worlds during travel
Hi Global! That is a very interesting scenario I'd like to test! Bone conduction and ANC earbuds! I may do that test to see how that works with the new Jabra Elite 7 Pro! To answer your question, unfortunately, one of the pros is also a con of bone conduction headsets. Because your ears are not covered, they hear everything. So in extremely noisy/loud environments, I was not able to hear incoming audio. Hopefully no one works in these extreme conditions. Hope this helps and I am definitely going to test what it's like to have earbuds in while using Opencomm UC!
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As the wearer, since you can hear the background sounds (due to bone conduction)... I wonder how it was for you when trying to hear what the other end of the call when your environment was loud? Also, is the mic detachable?
Great question, Wesso! If it is extremely noisy and loud, it's very difficult for Opencomm UC wearer to hear. That is one of the cons to bone conduction vs on-ear speakers. However, most people do not work in environments with that loud of sustained noise. If you do, please share. We love to hear about our viewers work evironments. And no, the mic is not detachable. Thank you so much for watching!
The mic is not detachable. It's a small and light boom, I tend not to notice it in either up or down position. When you put up volume a bit, it becomes rather difficult to notice the background enough to make sense of it. With people with a heavy bass voice, you'll prefer to decrease volume. While bone conduction is a lesser quality sound for music, it is fantastic for voice. Also, you'll get used to it and the Opencomm has a better quality sound so even (background)music can be acceptable. I use it all the time in Teams, and quite often to listen to RUclips while walking with my Great Danish. By the way: if your environment is really loud, simply tune down the Opencomm and put in some cheap earplugs. You'll be amazed on how well boneconducting sounds with earplugs. In absence of earplugs, you can put the vibration emitting parts ON your ear openings, that also make it sounds a lot louder. For really short and quick action...put your fingers on your ear opening. All these are quick and effective.
No difference. Aftershokz rebranded as Shokz. Here’s an article on the internet www.google.com/amp/s/bikebiz.com/aftershokz-rebrands-to-shokz-launches-openrun-bone-conduction-headphones/amp/
Hi Jason, great question. Please note this is NOT a Microsoft Teams or even Zoom certified device. There is currently no call control from the headset with those platforms. I'll test this and get back with you! Thanks for watching!
@@CallOneInc I would be happy if we can mute by pressing the "+" and "-" together, without the beeping noise coming up. This is a major complaint of the first version
@@iimchstrss Here's a status update. When I mute directly via the Shokz Opencomm headset, YES, you get a beeping sound to alert that you are muted. I have submitted your feedback directly to Shokz and asked if they are considering or developing software that would allow end-users to disable this audible notification. The way I found around this beeping was to use the collaboration platforms Mute function. For example, if in a Zoom or Teams call, use the Zoom or Teams mute function vs muting the Opencomm. Thank you so much for bringing this up. Shokz is new into the enterprise headset space so I'm certain they have some learning to do. I'll create a video if anything changes!
@@CallOneInc Thanks for the update! At least this means if you mute it with the program you don't get the beeping. So does this workaround work for both the original and UC version? I'd imagine this is would be very informative for people considering buying either version.
Can you mute the mic quickly? Like if in a teams meeting and you are away from the PC/phone and you can't press the on-screen mic mute, can you mute the mic on/off quickly if needed?
Hi Rob! Please test as I have heard the "mute" function does not work via Teams calls. (I'll be testing this myself and sharing). Here are the instructions on how to turn Mute On/Off: Press and hold volume+ and volume- for 2s while on a call Read more: manuals.plus/aftershokz/opencomm-headset-manual#ixzz7VoepFusj
Hi steven888lee, here is the response from Shokz: Hi Danny, - First of all, the muted beeping reminder sound only exists on AFTERSHOKZ branded OpenComm UC, if customer happened to own this version, we would suggest them to mute via the clients, not by headset. - Second, the new SHOKZ-branded OpenComm UC has been upgraded from the AFTERSHOKZ brand and doesn’t have this problem anymore. I hope this helps. Contact us directly if you have more questions! Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts! M-F, 8am-5pm ET (Except Holidays). 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/
Danny, how do these sound while using with heavy background noise? We see the noise cancellation on the mic is insane but is it easy to hear the other person easily?
Hi Anderson Ramsaroop! That's a great question and I'm actually going to create a video featuring a couple options I've been testing. 1. You can use Shokz Opencomm UC with earplugs to help block out background noise that you hear. 2. You can use ANC earbuds like Logitech Zone True Wireless, Jabra Elite 7 Pro or Active, Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, etc. with the Shokz Opencomm UC. However, if you don't have earplugs or ANC earbuds, it can be difficult to hear the other party via the Shokz Opencomm UC. I tested with loud revving engine sounds while listening to a podcast and it was nearly impossible to hear podcast unless I plugged my ears. However, that's my experience. It may be different for others. Contact us directly if you have more questions! M-F, 8am-5pm ET. Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts! 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/
@@CallOneInc thank you for the response. That is a bit discouraging as the microphone is soooo good. Only other I heard with a good quality mic is the Plantronics 5200.
Why I can’t record a video with opencomm after shokz ? If i record a video the noise cancellation is not working the same way it work with you The only time noise cancellation works is during a phone call Help please
Hi Saif! Can you please share how you are recording video? I suspect you are paired to a mobile device? Unfortunately, the experience I have had when attempting to record from my iPhone is the audio defaults to the iPhone's microphone. When I want to record headset mic performance when paired to a mobile device I use RecorderPlus app recorderplus.com/ This app allows me to use the mic on the Bluetooth headset paired to the phone. I use a second phone or camera to record the video. When recording on my computer, I pair headset to the appropriate dongle (Shokz Loop 100 dongle). I go into my Sound Settings to select Loop 100 as my Audio Input. I use Windows 10 Camera App to record video. I hope this helps. Contact us directly if you have more questions! M-F, 8am-5pm ET (Except Holidays). Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts! 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/ 😃 Follow Danny Hayasaka on LinkedIn 👉 www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hayasaka/
Hello sir I just recieved my open comm and unfortunately it does not read the device on my laptop that has a bluetooth on it What kind of dongle should I buy for this to work on my laptop? It works great on my phone and thats the good thing. Thankyou looking forward for your reply
Hi Rain Lesigues, Shokz now makes an Opencomm UC model designed for PC that includes the Shokz USB Dongle. www.calloneonline.com/Shokz-OpenComm-UC-Bone-Conduction-Headset not to be confused with the Opencomm (www.calloneonline.com/Shokz-OpenComm-Behind-the-Neck-Headset) designed for use with mobile phone. However, you can pair the standard Opencomm to your laptop if you brand/model supports Bluetooth. Do you have a Windows or Mac? I'm familiar with Windows 10 based PC's. Go into Settings --> Devices --> Bluetooth & other devices --> Add Bluetooth or other device (Make certain your Opencomm is in pairing mode) Select OpenComm by AfterShokz. To enable mic, go into Settings --> Sound --> Input --> Select Headset (OpenComm by AfterShokz Hands-Free AG Audio). Collaboration apps like Zoom and Teams should also allow you to select audio input/output source/device. Hope this helps.
Hi Blaise Roa, I'm not certain of the percentage. In our videos, we share the mic performance. Watch all the way through and you'll see/hear the mic tests. Here's a Shokz playlist of tests in different scenarios: ruclips.net/p/PLOmK3KI8aDaVrVpHT_ES8L7S797YEP_Q_ If you would like more help and are located in the United States, contact a Call One, Inc. team member! M-F, 8 am-5 pm ET 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/ Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts!
Hi John! Here you go! www.calloneonline.com/Shokz-OpenComm-UC-Bone-Conduction-Headset If you would like more help and you are located in the United States, contact a Call One, Inc. team member! M-F, 8am-5pm ET 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/
Hi Carlos, my wife has the Open Run. Those are designed for active people who play sports, runners, walkers, etc. The Shokz Opencomm UC are designed for professionals who use their computers and mobile device to communicate across UC platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and others. They have a boom arm mic that helps provide better mic transmit performance. Several of our team members are using the Opencomm UC in their home offices. I test a lot of headsets and the Opencomm are some of the most comfortable. Appreciate you sharing your feedback on OpenRun! Contact us directly if you have more questions! M-F, 8am-5pm ET (Except Holidays). Mention our RUclips Channel for discounts! 📞 1-800-749-3160 📨 sales@calloneonline.com 💻 www.calloneinc.com/solutions/
Hi, if i bought the non-UC version of the opencomm, is it possible that i can buy the Shokz loop 100 dongle? - I bought it without knowing that the dongle is only available in the UC version :(
Hi itsjustme! I'm not seeing the Shokz Loop 100 dongle in our system as a separate item however, I have submitted the question directly to our Shokz Channel Manager. I'll let you know you their response once received. May not be until Monday. Thanks for watching and submitting your question, it's a good one that customers need to know the answer to.
@@CallOneInc Hey Thank you so much for writting in to them! looking forward to thier response back to you :) again thank you for helping out with the query appreciate it alot!
I would be interested in seeing what the limits are to the mic in terms of noise cancellation. Particularly in an open station skid steer, wearing earplugs if needed. I read somewhere a skid steer would be around 95db. How would the opencomm fair in that environment?
Hi Trevor, thanks for watching and your request. Would headset be paired to a mobile device or laptop is operating a skid steer? For extremely loud and rugged environments, BlueParrot products are an option. Take a look: www.blueparrott.com/ In the meantime, I'll see what I can do! Thanks for watching!
Are they wearing hard hats? This use case sounds like a job for a BlueParrott headset. Truck Drivers use the BlueParrott headsets when in mobile calls in their loud trucks. I'll still do a test with Shokz Opencomm paired to my mobile and I found some videos online play sound of skid steer. I'll use my UE Megaboom to get up to 90dB.
@@CallOneInc They are not normally wearing hard hats but they would occasionally. We like the idea of keeping our ears open whenever we’re doing quieter work. Do you have an estimate how soon you’re expecting to do the test? Just curious if it will make sense for me to wait around before we purchase something.
Hi Atreya, I am connected to the laptop via their new dongle included with Shokz Opencomm UC. You can pair them to your phone, but as I mentioned in the video, you can only pair to one device at a time. Meaning, if I am paired to the dongle on my computer, I can't pair to my mobile phone and vice versa. In this video I am paired to my mobile phone: ruclips.net/video/DEakSXUvdwI/видео.html
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I really appreciate that you did most of the review using the microphone in the headset. It is surprising how many reviews mostly use the person's studio mic.
Thanks for the feedback andrew! Appreciate it!
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I have requested for this video last year and I am so glad to check your channel out and find that you already made a video of it! It's a truly amazing mic for productivity-oriented communication.
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been using these for a while, love them. i own 2 pair , work, gaming, best headset ever.
Hi Remzi Wigett! We love to hear directly from end-users! Thank you for sharing your feedback! These are pretty cool and probably the most comfortable headsets we've tried!
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How do you connect them for gaming?
I have the non uc version. Best mic I have ever used , and I have used a lot of them. It supresses so much background sound it's nuts. If you are in a noisy environment, it is sometimes harder to hear the person, but if you just press one ear lobe down, it's like anc..it's nuts. If you are at a home office,and relatively quiet, the mic is insane and the comfort since nothing is in your ears is amazing. At high volume you it can vibrate a bit but I never need to make it that loud. They are awesome and I don't know how I did without a mic that good for so long.
I share your experience and enthusiasm.
That's great! Have you tried the non UC version with your laptop? Does It perform well too?
I love my Aftershock bone conduction headset. You can set up TWO Bluetooth devices at the same time , I have the the 2020 model ASC100
Steps on how to connect multiple device:
Start with your headphones powered off.
Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Audrey will say “Welcome” and then “pairing” and the LED light will flash red and blue.
Press and hold the multifunction button (located on the left earpiece) and power/volume+ button at the same time for 2-3 seconds. Audrey will say "Multipoint Enabled."
In your first device’s Bluetooth settings, select your AfterShokz. Audrey will say "Connected."
Power your headphones off.
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Re-enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the power/volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Audrey will say “Welcome to Shokz” and then “pairing” and then the LED light will flash red and blue.
In your second device’s Bluetooth settings, select the headphones. Audrey will say "Connected" or “Device 2 Connected.”
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Turn your headphones off
Please be informed that it is important that you hear Audrey say "Multipoint Enabled."
Thanks for sharing, we are planning on sharing a "how to video".
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Oh, my! That's some mighty noise-canceling on that mic!
I own the older Aeropex, where mics are pretty good, but this ... this is just another level. No! It's 3 more levels better :-D
I plan on getting OpenRun Pro, but it seems buying Opencomm for home office use is a good idea as well.
Great test, thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Joe! I've been impressed with the mic performance of the Shokz Opencomm and Opencomm UC. My wife has the Aeropex, I'll see if I can test that mic.
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Great tests!! Thank you so much
Thank you so much for watching, Rocketbaby178! Stay tuned for an upcoming video featuring the new Shokz Opencomm UC with Loop 110 USB-C dongle!
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Woe!! Seems pretty good
I tried the bluetooth one today (not UC) today and I'm getting bad keyboard click pickup. It's a return for me. Sucks. I really wish more money meant better performance, but the wired 30 dollar headset I got from a company in China through Amazon is much better at not pickingup keyboard clicks. I think the boom is too short and the fact the sound hole faces the keyboard is not a good design idea. A longer boom arm with the mic pointed at the mouth would probably work better. It seems like it doens't do any keyboard click suppression to me. I want to keep it b/c I'm tired at this point of testing different headsets but it's disappointing. ugh. Am I missing something? I'm not suing the UC one. It's just the bluetooth one .Is that the difference? Will getting a bluetooth dongle to use with this help with that?
These new Shokz have really impressed. Check out these other mic tests!
Shokz Opencomm in outdoor environment ruclips.net/video/RRy3ro-OQnw/видео.html
Shokz Opencomm vs heavy machinery ruclips.net/video/Bq6dA_lJOMM/видео.html
Shokz Opencomm vs Apple Airpods in various environments including warehouse ruclips.net/video/DEakSXUvdwI/видео.html
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incredible
Thanks for watching, idris!
It's good for people like me with one ear dessise - with that I hear great of both ears 😎
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I disagree. The "normal" opencom can be connected to 2 sources. Mine is default connected to my mobile, and to a Jabra Bluetooth dongle in my KVM switch so the actually active laptop has the Opencomm connected as well.
The only annoying thing is that when you put Teams mic on hold or you walk out of reach of your BT dongle, you'll hear a beep every so often.
Instead of putting my Teams mic off, I lift the mic boom on the Opencomm. It's very good noise canceling, so people on the other side don't hear much. I also have Krisp installed to filter noises (in both directions).
Hi Tom! You are correct, I keep meaning to create another video featuring how to connect to two different sources. Yes, the beep is something Shokz is aware of and I believe they are working on it. If there is a change, we'll do our best to post a video! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience and feedback!
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Hey Danny! **help**
This video sold me and I'm on my 3rd replacment bc I'm not having the same experience with the mic. Shokz has been great with customer service but my colleagues and friends tell me they can hear the background clearly. Any advice? Is there a setting i need to turn on?
I replied to your other comment/question. However, curious, which version do you have?
AfterShokz Opencomm UC
Shokz Opencomm UC
Shokz Opencomm2 UC
Was actually searching for reviews about this today! What about your own ability to hear callers with those outside noises? My understanding is bone conduction should allow you to hear despite/over those things? I was thinking about getting this to combo with some ANC earbuds on my personal phone (airpods pro or sony xm4) and have the best of both worlds during travel
Hi Global! That is a very interesting scenario I'd like to test! Bone conduction and ANC earbuds! I may do that test to see how that works with the new Jabra Elite 7 Pro! To answer your question, unfortunately, one of the pros is also a con of bone conduction headsets. Because your ears are not covered, they hear everything. So in extremely noisy/loud environments, I was not able to hear incoming audio. Hopefully no one works in these extreme conditions. Hope this helps and I am definitely going to test what it's like to have earbuds in while using Opencomm UC!
You just need ear plugs. They make shokz sound like over ear headphones.
@@CallOneInc Did you get a chance to test the ANC earbuds + these Shokx? I was thinking of getting them to use in the same way. Great review, Thanks!
@@aclinky1 thank you for the reminder! We’ve been so busy testing new products! Let set a reminder! Appreciate your support!
16 to 20 plus hours straight on a single charge with my Aeropex
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Thank you for sharing your personal experience, DroidLocks6971!
Why do some opencomms have black buttons and some have orange buttons?
Hi Jay_Crafty, that's a good question. I'm submitting directly to our Shokz contacts. Stay tuned!
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Response from Shokz: The units with the orange multifunction button are an earlier model. Changed to black to look sleeker!
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As the wearer, since you can hear the background sounds (due to bone conduction)... I wonder how it was for you when trying to hear what the other end of the call when your environment was loud?
Also, is the mic detachable?
Great question, Wesso! If it is extremely noisy and loud, it's very difficult for Opencomm UC wearer to hear. That is one of the cons to bone conduction vs on-ear speakers. However, most people do not work in environments with that loud of sustained noise. If you do, please share. We love to hear about our viewers work evironments. And no, the mic is not detachable. Thank you so much for watching!
Nope, the mic is not detachable
The mic is not detachable. It's a small and light boom, I tend not to notice it in either up or down position.
When you put up volume a bit, it becomes rather difficult to notice the background enough to make sense of it.
With people with a heavy bass voice, you'll prefer to decrease volume.
While bone conduction is a lesser quality sound for music, it is fantastic for voice. Also, you'll get used to it and the Opencomm has a better quality sound so even (background)music can be acceptable.
I use it all the time in Teams, and quite often to listen to RUclips while walking with my Great Danish.
By the way: if your environment is really loud, simply tune down the Opencomm and put in some cheap earplugs. You'll be amazed on how well boneconducting sounds with earplugs.
In absence of earplugs, you can put the vibration emitting parts ON your ear openings,
that also make it sounds a lot louder.
For really short and quick action...put your fingers on your ear opening.
All these are quick and effective.
Hi everyone
What the difference between shokz and aftershokz ?
No difference. Aftershokz rebranded as Shokz. Here’s an article on the internet www.google.com/amp/s/bikebiz.com/aftershokz-rebrands-to-shokz-launches-openrun-bone-conduction-headphones/amp/
I would like to test the opencomm uc. Work from home tech/customer support with 6 kids and 8 chihuahuas in the house.
🤪 That's nuts. I don't know if I can accommodate this request! 😜
Does this UC version have the same issue with TEAMS where there is an annoying beeping sound every 10 seconds when you put the headset on mute?
Hi Jason, great question. Please note this is NOT a Microsoft Teams or even Zoom certified device. There is currently no call control from the headset with those platforms. I'll test this and get back with you! Thanks for watching!
@@CallOneInc I would be happy if we can mute by pressing the "+" and "-" together, without the beeping noise coming up. This is a major complaint of the first version
@@iimchstrss Here's a status update. When I mute directly via the Shokz Opencomm headset, YES, you get a beeping sound to alert that you are muted. I have submitted your feedback directly to Shokz and asked if they are considering or developing software that would allow end-users to disable this audible notification. The way I found around this beeping was to use the collaboration platforms Mute function. For example, if in a Zoom or Teams call, use the Zoom or Teams mute function vs muting the Opencomm. Thank you so much for bringing this up. Shokz is new into the enterprise headset space so I'm certain they have some learning to do. I'll create a video if anything changes!
@@CallOneInc Thanks for the update! At least this means if you mute it with the program you don't get the beeping. So does this workaround work for both the original and UC version? I'd imagine this is would be very informative for people considering buying either version.
@@iimchstrss yes! I have both and they operate similar. The primary difference between Opencomm and Opencomm UC is the “AfterShokz Loop 100” dongle.
Can you mute the mic quickly? Like if in a teams meeting and you are away from the PC/phone and you can't press the on-screen mic mute, can you mute the mic on/off quickly if needed?
Hi Rob! Please test as I have heard the "mute" function does not work via Teams calls. (I'll be testing this myself and sharing). Here are the instructions on how to turn Mute On/Off: Press and hold volume+ and volume- for 2s while on a call
Read more: manuals.plus/aftershokz/opencomm-headset-manual#ixzz7VoepFusj
@@CallOneInc mine arrives Monday, I’ll test then.
@@robhopper5729 how is the mute?
Hi, do you know how to solve the mute mic beep sound (every 10 second) issue
Hi steven888lee, here is the response from Shokz:
Hi Danny,
- First of all, the muted beeping reminder sound only exists on AFTERSHOKZ branded OpenComm UC, if customer happened to own this version, we would suggest them to mute via the clients, not by headset.
- Second, the new SHOKZ-branded OpenComm UC has been upgraded from the AFTERSHOKZ brand and doesn’t have this problem anymore.
I hope this helps.
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Danny, how do these sound while using with heavy background noise? We see the noise cancellation on the mic is insane but is it easy to hear the other person easily?
Hi Anderson Ramsaroop! That's a great question and I'm actually going to create a video featuring a couple options I've been testing.
1. You can use Shokz Opencomm UC with earplugs to help block out background noise that you hear.
2. You can use ANC earbuds like Logitech Zone True Wireless, Jabra Elite 7 Pro or Active, Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, etc. with the Shokz Opencomm UC.
However, if you don't have earplugs or ANC earbuds, it can be difficult to hear the other party via the Shokz Opencomm UC. I tested with loud revving engine sounds while listening to a podcast and it was nearly impossible to hear podcast unless I plugged my ears. However, that's my experience. It may be different for others.
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@@CallOneInc thank you for the response. That is a bit discouraging as the microphone is soooo good. Only other I heard with a good quality mic is the Plantronics 5200.
Why I can’t record a video with opencomm after shokz ?
If i record a video the noise cancellation is not working the same way it work with you
The only time noise cancellation works is during a phone call
Help please
Hi Saif! Can you please share how you are recording video? I suspect you are paired to a mobile device? Unfortunately, the experience I have had when attempting to record from my iPhone is the audio defaults to the iPhone's microphone. When I want to record headset mic performance when paired to a mobile device I use RecorderPlus app recorderplus.com/ This app allows me to use the mic on the Bluetooth headset paired to the phone. I use a second phone or camera to record the video. When recording on my computer, I pair headset to the appropriate dongle (Shokz Loop 100 dongle). I go into my Sound Settings to select Loop 100 as my Audio Input. I use Windows 10 Camera App to record video. I hope this helps.
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Hello sir I just recieved my open comm and unfortunately it does not read the device on my laptop that has a bluetooth on it What kind of dongle should I buy for this to work on my laptop? It works great on my phone and thats the good thing. Thankyou looking forward for your reply
Hi Rain Lesigues, Shokz now makes an Opencomm UC model designed for PC that includes the Shokz USB Dongle. www.calloneonline.com/Shokz-OpenComm-UC-Bone-Conduction-Headset not to be confused with the Opencomm (www.calloneonline.com/Shokz-OpenComm-Behind-the-Neck-Headset) designed for use with mobile phone. However, you can pair the standard Opencomm to your laptop if you brand/model supports Bluetooth. Do you have a Windows or Mac? I'm familiar with Windows 10 based PC's. Go into Settings --> Devices --> Bluetooth & other devices --> Add Bluetooth or other device (Make certain your Opencomm is in pairing mode) Select OpenComm by AfterShokz. To enable mic, go into Settings --> Sound --> Input --> Select Headset (OpenComm by AfterShokz Hands-Free AG Audio).
Collaboration apps like Zoom and Teams should also allow you to select audio input/output source/device.
Hope this helps.
Hi, Does this cancel noise at least 95% or better? How is its mic performance?
Hi Blaise Roa, I'm not certain of the percentage. In our videos, we share the mic performance. Watch all the way through and you'll see/hear the mic tests. Here's a Shokz playlist of tests in different scenarios: ruclips.net/p/PLOmK3KI8aDaVrVpHT_ES8L7S797YEP_Q_
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I can't find the UC version anywhere. Can you provide a link to purchase the UC version?
Hi John! Here you go! www.calloneonline.com/Shokz-OpenComm-UC-Bone-Conduction-Headset
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I just got the open run but phone call no good
Hi Carlos, my wife has the Open Run. Those are designed for active people who play sports, runners, walkers, etc. The Shokz Opencomm UC are designed for professionals who use their computers and mobile device to communicate across UC platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and others. They have a boom arm mic that helps provide better mic transmit performance. Several of our team members are using the Opencomm UC in their home offices. I test a lot of headsets and the Opencomm are some of the most comfortable. Appreciate you sharing your feedback on OpenRun!
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Hi, if i bought the non-UC version of the opencomm, is it possible that i can buy the Shokz loop 100 dongle? - I bought it without knowing that the dongle is only available in the UC version :(
Hi itsjustme! I'm not seeing the Shokz Loop 100 dongle in our system as a separate item however, I have submitted the question directly to our Shokz Channel Manager. I'll let you know you their response once received. May not be until Monday. Thanks for watching and submitting your question, it's a good one that customers need to know the answer to.
@@CallOneInc Hey Thank you so much for writting in to them! looking forward to thier response back to you :) again thank you for helping out with the query appreciate it alot!
@@itsjustme832 if you weren't already aware, the loop 100 USB dongle is now sold as a separate unit, on the shokz website, amazon etc.
Thank you for sharing, itsjustme!
I would be interested in seeing what the limits are to the mic in terms of noise cancellation. Particularly in an open station skid steer, wearing earplugs if needed. I read somewhere a skid steer would be around 95db. How would the opencomm fair in that environment?
Hi Trevor, thanks for watching and your request. Would headset be paired to a mobile device or laptop is operating a skid steer? For extremely loud and rugged environments, BlueParrot products are an option. Take a look:
www.blueparrott.com/
In the meantime, I'll see what I can do! Thanks for watching!
@@CallOneInc Thanks. I just did a quick dB test and it looks like the skid steer is just under 90db in the operators station at wide open throttle
@@CallOneInc The headset would be paired with a mobile device. We would use it to make calls
Are they wearing hard hats? This use case sounds like a job for a BlueParrott headset. Truck Drivers use the BlueParrott headsets when in mobile calls in their loud trucks. I'll still do a test with Shokz Opencomm paired to my mobile and I found some videos online play sound of skid steer. I'll use my UE Megaboom to get up to 90dB.
@@CallOneInc They are not normally wearing hard hats but they would occasionally. We like the idea of keeping our ears open whenever we’re doing quieter work. Do you have an estimate how soon you’re expecting to do the test? Just curious if it will make sense for me to wait around before we purchase something.
Are you connected to your laptop? Or your phone?
Hi Atreya, I am connected to the laptop via their new dongle included with Shokz Opencomm UC. You can pair them to your phone, but as I mentioned in the video, you can only pair to one device at a time. Meaning, if I am paired to the dongle on my computer, I can't pair to my mobile phone and vice versa. In this video I am paired to my mobile phone: ruclips.net/video/DEakSXUvdwI/видео.html
Wind test please. Cyclists are considering this for high ambiant wind activities :)
It’s on the list of tests for me to perform with this and other headsets! Stay tuned! Thank you for watching!