Short summary: Most portable tour guide transmitters and receivers (including Okayo WaveTalk) use a standard 3.5 mm TRS jack. Compatible accessories include single-ear, dual-ear, lapel and rigid "on the edge", as well as single-ear reusable or disposable headphones.
WaveTalk is a compact, digital mobile translation system (tour guide / guide system), widely used for simultaneous translation assignments throughout Europe.
Table of Contents
- Microphones compatible with WaveTalk transmitters
- Headphones compatible with WaveTalk receivers
- Comparison table
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Compatibility: Which external headphones and microphones work with the infoports?
Microphones compatible with WaveTalk transmitters
WaveTalk mobile transmitters have a 3.5mm jack socket. You can connect microphones suited for the location where the translation is taking place to this socket.
1. Single-ear headset microphone
Lightweight, discreet unidirectional microphone (light/beige color). Ideal for situations where the interpreter wants to maintain maximum discretion. Its directionality minimally picks up surrounding sounds. The microphone connects to the transmitter via a detachable cable approximately 120 cm long, allowing the transmitter to be attached around the neck with a lanyard.
2.Ear microphone for two ears
Lightweight, discreet unidirectional microphone (black color), worn under the hair. Provides freedom of movement and minimal pickup of surrounding sounds.
The microphone connects to the transmitter with a detachable cable about 120 cm long, allowing the transmitter to be secured with a lanyard around the translator's neck.
3. Lapel microphone
A classic lapel microphone that clips onto the collar of a jacket or tie. It is not a directional microphone, which allows it to work properly regardless of the speaker's head movements (to the left and right).
The microphone connects to a transmitter with a detachable cable approximately 120 cm long.
4. Microphone on a stand
A microphone mounted on a rigid holder ("spider"). The interpreter holds the transmitter in hand and speaks directly into the microphone.
This solution is particularly useful when two interpreters are working simultaneously and using one transmitter.
Headphones compatible with WaveTalk receivers
WaveTalk mobile receivers have a 3.5mm jack. You can connect headphones suitable for the location where the translation takes place to this jack.
1. Reusable over-ear headphone for one ear
Headphone worn on one ear with a durable, flexible accordion-style hanger. It offers very good sound quality – clear and loud. Cable length: approx. 100 cm.
After each use, the headphones are disinfected and packed in clean plastic bags.
2. Reusable over-ear headphones for two ears
Headphones that fit over the head, with easy height adjustment. They provide very good sound quality – clear and loud. Cable length: approx. 100 cm.
After each use, the headphones are disinfected and packed in clean plastic bags.
3. Single-use Earphone
Hygienic earphone with a rubber cushion. It features good sound quality (clear).
Mainly used in situations where receivers are passed on to other people throughout the day – guarantees the highest level of hygiene.
Comparison table
| Type / Microphone model |
Connector | Acoustics / Directionality | Best use case |
| Over-ear microphone (single-ear) |
3.5 mm TRS jack (120 cm cable) |
Single directional (Cardioid) |
Discreet translation, quiet rooms, and intimate meetings |
| Over-ear microphone (dual-ear) |
3.5 mm TRS jack (120 cm cable) |
Single directional (Cardioid) |
Dynamic movement, outdoor guiding, loud environments |
| Lavalier microphone (clip-on) |
3.5 mm TRS jack (120 cm cable) |
Omni directional (Omni-directional) |
Speakers frequently turning their heads during presentations |
| Rigid microphone (on a stand) |
3.5 mm TRS jack (rigid 10 cm) |
Close range (Close-talk) |
Quick speaker change / 2 translators sharing 1 transmitter |
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