Plantronics/Poly Blackwire 3200 Series Corded USB Headset

In Brief

Older, entry level Plantronics USB headset with control panel for answer/ignore/end/hold (softphone dependant), volume and mute. All versions are certified for Teams, Zoom and all major softphones. NB USB-C connection is not compatible with mobile phones

Launch Date – November 2017

 

What We Love

+ Great value for a short term / intermittent use USB headset
+ Plug and play simplicity –  no charging or pairing
+ Noise cancelling in the microphone (not earcups) to help block out your background noise for your caller.
+ Wear with the microphone on left or right (for mono versions you can have the earcup on either ear)
+ Flexible microphone boom
+ Depending on variant,  will connect to USB desk phones

What We Don’t Love

– Older model
– The headband is thin and hard, so not comfortable on some heads
– Corded headset, so you can’t multi-task and have to stay at your desk
– Only the 3205 series comes with a carry case 
– Adaptor required to make it work with most mobiles

The Blurb

Introduced in February 2018, this USB headset marks the budget-friendly offering in the Plantronics/Poly lineup. The 3200 series is fully compatible with Lync, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Teams, and, naturally, extends its functionality to all major softphones and various programs like regular Skype, Dragon, and any application you’d typically use a headset for on your PC or laptop.

The noise-canceling microphone ensures that background noise is effectively muted, providing clear and natural-sounding wideband voice transmission. Inbound audio quality is notably high, and the Dynamic EQ feature automatically adjusts to music and multimedia, optimising sound for both calls and recreational use.

Designed for comfort during extended wear, the foam ear cushions and lightweight headband deliver all-day comfort and a secure fit. It’s essential to note that this is not an active noise-canceling headset but rather a basic model with a plain adjustable headband.

The control features include call functions such as answer/ignore/end/hold, redial, mute, and volume adjustment. The series is compatible with Plantronics/Poly Manager Pro, available separately, making it ideal for large-scale deployments.

In summary, this budget-friendly duo headset is tailored for standard USB connectivity. While not the most economical option, it bears the reputation of a well-known brand, a stylish design, and comes with a standard 2-year warranty.

Specifications
SKU	Plantronics-Poly-Blackwire-3200
Manufacturer	Plantronics/Poly
Product Type	Computer Corded
Wireless Technology
Warranty	2 Year (Direct with Manufacturers)
Wearing Style	Over the head (one ear), Over the head (two ears)
Connection Type	USB-C, USB-A
Software Compatabilty	Apple, Dragon Naturally Speaking, MacSpeech, MOC & Lync, MS Teams CERTIFIED, Skype, Unified Communications, Voice Recognition Software, Windows, Zoom CERTIFIED, Skype For Business, MS Teams Compatible, Zoom Compatible
Ear Cushion Material	Foam
Speaker Frequency Response	150-6800Hz
Mic Frequency Response	150-6800Hz
Headset Weight	118g
Coverage Range
Conference Additonal Headsets
Best Use	Noisy Office, Quiet Office
Application	Computer (USB), Computer – USB-C
Audio Qualities	Echo cancellation, Enhanced (DSP) Digital Sound Processing, HD Audio, Mono sound, Noise cancelling mic, Noise protection, Soundguard, Stereo sound, Wideband Audio, Wideband mic
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TOP FEATURES

• Available in monaural (C3210/C3215) or hi-fi stereo with passive noise reduction (C3220/C3225)
• Variants include universal USB or USB-C
• Connectivity to smartphone and tablet via 3.5 mm (C3215/C3225 only)
• Intuitive inline controls to answer/end calls, control volume, and mute
• PC wideband audio with noise-canceling microphones for high-quality PC telephony
• Plantronics Manager Pro, an additional purchase, enables your IT team to gain insight into every compatible Plantronics headset being used company-wide

Manufacturers Description

The Blackwire 3200 Series corded UC headsets are durable, lightweight, easy to deploy and come in a variety of connectivity and wearing options. Add insights from Plantronics Manager Pro, an additional service, and you’ve got a future proof solution. The Blackwire 3200 series with Plantronics signature audio provides top notch features at a price you can afford.