HamiltonBuhl Noise-Cancelling Mic Cord – Turns Headphones into a Headset
SKU: NCHBC2
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HamiltonBuhl® Deluxe Active Noise-Cancelling Cord — Convert Any 3.5 mm Headphone into a Headset
Add clear voice capture to your favorite classroom headphones. This noise-canceling microphone cord converts a standard 3.5 mm headphone into a TRRS headset for Chromebooks, laptops, and tablets with a combo jack. It’s a budget-smart way to enable speaking tasks, language labs, and remote learning without replacing your entire fleet.
Key Features
- Turns headphones into a headset: Inline mic adds voice input while keeping your existing over-ear or on-ear headphones.
- Noise-canceling mic: Designed to reduce ambient classroom noise for clearer speech on calls and recordings.
- TRRS single-plug device end: Works with most combo-jack Chromebooks, laptops, and tablets.
- Quick setup: Plug your headphone’s 3.5 mm plug into the cord’s female jack, then plug the cord’s male TRRS into the device—done.
- Fleet-friendly: Save budget by upgrading audio capability without buying new headsets.
Compatibility
- Headphones: Any model with a standard 3.5 mm stereo (TRS) plug.
- Devices: Combo-jack (headphone+mic) ports using CTIA wiring (most Chromebooks, many laptops/tablets).
- USB-C only? Use a USB-C to 3.5 mm headset adapter that supports mic.
- USB-A only? Use a USB sound adapter or choose a native USB headset.
How to Use (30 seconds)
- Unplug your headphone from the device.
- Insert the headphone’s 3.5 mm plug into the cord’s female 3.5 mm jack.
- Insert the cord’s male 3.5 mm TRRS plug into the device’s combo jack.
- Select “Headset” (or similar) as Input/Output in device/app audio settings and test the mic.
Typical Specs
- Connections: 3.5 mm female (headphone in) → 3.5 mm TRRS male (to device)
- Microphone: Inline, noise-canceling
- Use case: Language labs, speech assessments, video calls, remote learning
- Cable: Classroom-length with strain relief (varies by batch)
Note: Exact cable length and control layout may vary by production batch. Refer to product packaging for any model-specific details.
Classroom Tips
- Label cords and headphones with matching numbers (1–30) to speed handouts/returns.
- Keep device-safe wipes and spare earpads to extend fleet life.
- Store sets in racks or bins to avoid cable damage.
Compare Your Options
| Solution | Port | Mic | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC Mic Cord (this page) | 3.5 mm TRRS | Inline noise-canceling | Upgrade existing headphones for speech |
| AC-155 Mobile Headset | 3.5 mm TRRS | Boom mic | Native headset for combo-jack carts |
| AC-155 USB Headset | USB-A | Boom mic | Desktop/lab USB |
| AE-36 USB-C Headset | USB-C | Boom mic | New USB-C fleets |
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