Connect 2.5mm Headset

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Connect 2.5mm Headset

I'd like to be able to connect my standard cellphone headset (with 2.5mm plug) to my iPod Touch 2G. Can I do this with some adapter (which?) and use Griffin's iTalk to record? Or do I still need Griffin's SmartTalk with an adapter?

No, I don't want to use Apple's earphones -- I want to use the headset that I'm comfortable with. Just looking for the adapter that is known to work as I've described. Thanks!

PowerMac G4 (Sawtooth), Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Feb 21, 2009 2:00 PM

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Andrew T.

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Feb 21, 2009 2:07 PM in response to Don Morris

Hello, Welcome to Apple Discussions.

Yes you will need some sort of Adapter as the iPod Touch uses a 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack.

There are many headphones designed for the iPod Touch that you can choose from. Many models listed on our store or even at your local electronics store.

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shopipod/ipodaccessories/headphones?mco=MTIzMDA

You would need to have an adapter that connects to a 3.5-mm jack and then on top connects to a 2.5 mm plug

If you do a search online for "connect a 2.5 mm connector to 3.5 mm audio jack" you will find a list of shopping results. Some of these adapters sell for less then $3

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Don Morris Author

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Feb 21, 2009 2:38 PM in response to Don Morris

Oh, believe me, I've searched for an adapter and found a number of them that might work. Determining whether or not they'll work from their description is not as easy as you might think, though.

One on Buy.com shows a 3-ring male connector, while my Apple earbuds have a 2-ring connector. Another on Amazon.com says, cryptically, "The microphone portion of the 2.5 mm plug has not been wired into the design, which keeps noise to a minimum so that you can use your cell phone accessories with other devices." So will the mic in my headset work? Or will even adding the SmartTalk work?

So I'm looking for a reply from someone who actually uses a 3.5mm plug to 2.5mm jack adapter with the iPod Touch and who perhaps is also using their headset to record.

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Don Morris Author

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Feb 23, 2009 10:52 AM in response to Andrew T.

Oh, and just so that I'm clear: I *do not* want earphones designed for an iPod Touch. I want to use the headset that I currently use for my cellphone.

Don

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F Shippey

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Feb 23, 2009 11:00 AM in response to Don Morris

This: http://pinouts.ru/PortableDevices/iphoneheadphonepinout.shtml will give you an idea of the pinout of the iPod audio plug.

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Feb 23, 2009 12:29 PM in response to Don Morris

Take your headset and your iPod to your local Radio Shack and tell them what you want. You have an excellent chance of walking out with your problem solved.

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Don Morris Author

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Feb 23, 2009 12:48 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

Already done that, Jim. They have a 2.5mm male to 3.5mm female -- not the 3.5mm male to 2.5mm female adapter that I need.

Don

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F Shippey

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Feb 23, 2009 12:48 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

You have an excellent chance of walking out with your problem solved.

Maybe.. before replying earlier I checked out the RS online site and didn't see anything that looked promising.

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Don Morris Author

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Feb 23, 2009 12:51 PM in response to F Shippey

The pinouts for the iPhone are probably different from those for the iPod Touch. I say "probably" because the iPhone uses a 4-pole connector, while the earphone that came with the iPod Touch has a 3-pole connector.

In any case, I'm not looking to wire my own, just looking for an adapter that's been used by someone else in my predicament. Also wanting to know if the Griffin SmartTalk can be used in that configuration.

Don

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F Shippey

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Feb 23, 2009 1:05 PM in response to Don Morris

I say "probably" because the iPhone uses a 4-pole connector, while the earphone that came with the iPod Touch has a 3-pole connector.

That's because the earphones that come with an iPod touch don't have a microphone connection and therefor ring 3 and the sleeve are the same. You need the 'iPhone' plug to support a microphone.

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Don Morris Author

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Feb 24, 2009 7:21 PM in response to F Shippey

Yup, that's what I thought. Although, the Griffin SmartTalk supposedly adds recording capabilities to the iPod Touch 2G. Still looking for someone with experience with that device, as well as cellphone headset adapter.

BTW, just updated my profile due to getting my new Mac in today!

Don

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