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Hey folks...

 

Christmas time so I am thinking, maybe get TrackIR 5? I know there are different packages and what not, I have never really delt with it...

 

I heard there is a cap you gotta wear. But I am using a headset so it would be nice to have that thing you gotta carry on the headset. Can you mount it on it? I am sure TrackIR has some kind of conversion pack or whatever that it charges money for. So ... Yeah, I am more of the "do it yourself" guy. Although not "do it yourself" for Freetrack, hehe.

 

Is there anything I should watch out for? Are used TrackIRs much worse than new ones?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Get TIR5 with Trackclip Pro. The Pro is a LED clip that you clips on the side of your headset. The standard TIR package comes with the vector reflector that sits on top of your cap.

The difference is that the Trackclip are emitting LEDs that will allow for easier and more accurate tracking. The vector is just reflective material so it's not as accurate, particularly where you've got alot of ambient light. It still works pretty well though. So don't have a light source behind you and you should be fine.

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Thanks for the tips.

 

Ugh, the clip costs 40 bucks extra. Jesus man, a bit much for a tiny piece of plastic...

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I use the clip on the hat and have been using them for years going back to my TrackIR4. A used TrackIR should be fine as long as the person didn't drop it a bunch. They don't have moving parts so they should be ok. Our squad gave away about 5-6 old TrackIR's about 6 months ago I think. Some of the people that got them said they are fine.

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I dont have the Pro clip, but some (who have both) say 1. the regular reflector clip is better than the Pro clip, 2. the Pro clip is wired, which is a nuisance.

 

I have added 1. extra reflector surface to the regular clip, 2. dont use a cap (which i find bothersome) but have clipped the regular clip to my wireless Sennheiser TR130 (3. I use a regular Logitec desktop microphone for online use)

 

et voila, no wires

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I dont have the Pro clip, but some (who have both) say 1. the regular reflector clip is better than the Pro clip, 2. the Pro clip is wired, which is a nuisance.

 

I have added 1. extra reflector surface to the regular clip, 2. dont use a cap (which i find bothersome) but have clipped the regular clip to my wireless Sennheiser TR130 (3. I use a regular Logitec desktop microphone for online use)

 

et voila, no wires

Who's alot? I'd counter by saying a lot more are using their Pro than not.

I've got both and use both depending on the surrounding circumstances.

 

Playing alone, with the lights down, curtains closed and no light source behind me I'll use the reflector.

With other people in the house and I have to wear headphones, if it's a bright day or if I wanted better tracking I'll use the clip.

 

The Pro tracks better and is much more reliable for sudden movements. You can test it out by suddenly turning your head side to side and see the responsiveness of both.

 

I agree with your second point though - the wire is a nuisance.

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