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Currently on the market for new audio hardware, headset and mic. Gaming hardware manufacturers often come with their own software that doesn't run well on Linux.

How do you decide what hardware to buy and you can be sure it will work with your OS?

I am currently looking to get Bluetooth headphones but still am unsure about the mic solution, a fixed mic on the desk seems so uncomfortable and a clip-on mic often also comes with it's own software or Android app.

What audio setup does Lemmy use with their Linux setup?

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[–] AliasVortex@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago

Most of my hardware is from before I switched to Linux and I don't see the need to switch anything that's still working. I have a pair of Sennheiser 6xx's that I use at my desk (my usage is occasional enough that I haven't been able to justify buying a dedicated DAC/ Amp) and a pair of Sony WH-1000XM6's that live in my backpack for when I'm outside the house.

For mic I usually use the mic built into my webcam (Logitech c920) at my desk, it's nothing fancy, but it works well enough for the occasional voice/ video call. I don't think I've had reason to need to use my mic while away from my desk, but I'd probably fall back to the one built into my laptop or use the XM6's mic.

The only thing that might need software is the XM6's, but those can always fallback to using a wired connection in a pinch. Plus, since they can be paired to both my phone and laptop at the same time, I can use the android app to handle settings tweaks (usually just adjusting the noise canceling mode).