Alternative headset idea?!
Probably a non-runner, but is it possible to use a "modern gaming headset" instead of an "aviation headset" in an airliner?
Gaming headsets are a fraction of the price for the same build quality and better features.
From an initial look, the mic on a two plug(Boeing or GA) headset is 0.206 inch/5.25mm while the audio is 0.25/6.35mm. A normal gaming headset only has one pin of 1/8 inch/3.5mm which provide both audio in and speech out.
So what one would need is an adapter or splitter from the 3.5mm to the two plug needed in the flightdeck.
So for the techies, is this possible?