Mono behind-ear-with-boom-mic Skype headset for rMBP?

[mobidutch]

When I am traveling I am currently limited to using the built-in mic for Skype calls, with my stereo earbuds that I use for listening to music for audio out. I'd like to use a small, travel size boom mic for Skype calls, something like the Plantronics MX500i. However, I am very confused on how the headset plug on the rMBP 13" works. It needs one of these 4-contact 3.5mm plugs. Does anyone know if there are adapters that will make that work with headsets like the MX500i?

I would also not mind going for a USB headset, but ones I found (like the Blackwire 435) dont have Mac drivers.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[waw74]

The headphone jack works with the microphone on the iPhone earbuds, if the plug is the same, it will work.
I have a 3rd party pair that works.

a bluetooth headset will also work.

as a side note the button on the iphone buds also works for controlling iTunes.

 

[mobidutch]

Ok thx. Don't like the Apple earbuds, so now I'll have to find a 3rd party (one ear) headset with such a plug, or find some adapter...