NC-181 On-Ear Mono (Monaural) PC Headset
Sale price
$24.95
Regular price
$30.99
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NC-181 On-Ear Mono (Monaural) PC Headset
SKU: NC-181
Sale price
$24.95
Regular price
$30.99
Ships in 1–2 business days. Orders typically arrive in 3–8 business days.
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School & district POs accepted
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Bulk & institutional pricing
Free shipping on orders of $200+ (contiguous 48 states)That’s about 9 of this item. Ordering for a class? See class packs or request a quote.
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The Andrea NC-181 is a single-ear (mono) headset for desktop computers with separate headphone and microphone jacks. Students hear the lesson in one ear and the room in the other, and a noise-canceling boom mic picks up their voice for speech-to-text, recordings and language work.
At a glance
- Connection: dual 3.5mm plugs, color-coded (headphone + mic)
- Microphone: noise-canceling, adjustable boom, with windsock
- Fit: single-ear (mono), wear on left or right, foam cushion
- Headband: stainless steel, adjustable, folds flat
- Cable: 8 ft, shielded
Buying for a school or district?
- Purchase orders accepted from schools, districts and government agencies; tax-exempt purchasing supported.
- Volume pricing for classroom and district quantities: request a quote and we usually reply within one business day.
- Free shipping on orders over $200 to the contiguous 48 states.
Why schools choose the NC-181
- One ear open. Students stay aware of the teacher and classroom while they work.
- Clear speech pickup. The noise-canceling mic and windsock reduce background noise and breath pops.
- Left or right. The reversible design fits either side.
- Long 8-ft cable reaches desktop towers under desks.
Device compatibility
Check your device: Made for desktops and laptops with separate pink (mic) and green (headphone) 3.5mm jacks. Chromebooks, tablets and laptops with a single combo jack need the NC-181M (single TRRS plug) instead, and USB ports the NC-181VM USB.
Classroom uses
- Speech-to-text and dictation
- World language and ESL/ELL labs
- Recorded responses on desktop computers
- Computer labs where students need to hear the teacher
Want stereo or inline controls? Compare the NC-185 stereo PC headset or the NC-181VM with volume and mute.
Specifications
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| Model | NC-181 |
|---|---|
| Type | On-ear mono (single-ear) PC headset |
| Connection | Dual 3.5mm plugs, color-coded |
| Microphone | Noise-canceling, adjustable boom, windsock |
| Speaker | 40 mm, mono |
| Ear cushion | Foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel, adjustable, folds flat |
| Cable | 8 ft, shielded |
Care
Hold the plugs, not the cord, when disconnecting; wipe the cushion between users; and fold the headband flat for storage. See our school headphone care guide.
Common questions
Will it work on our Chromebooks?
Not directly. Chromebooks use a single combo jack, so choose the NC-181M or the NC-181VM USB.
Is it stereo?
No. It is a single-ear mono headset. For stereo, see the NC-185.
Can it be worn on either ear?
Yes. The design is reversible.
School & district orders
Buying for a classroom or school?
Ordering 25 or more? Ask for school pricing. Share your quantity and budget, and we'll send a formal quote, usually within 1 business day.