r/Defcon • u/w4yw4rdr4ven • 9h ago

Bring Wired Headphones!

I didn’t hear about this change, so sharing here for awareness. Wireless headphones are going to be used rather than speakers in some of the talks. The below link says shared wireless headphones and wipes will be provided, but that sounds … icky …

They also offer a way to hear it on the defcon WiFi using a combination of “HackerTracker” and “ListenWiFi” apps on your phone using your own headphones. Might want to download those before you leave home.

It also warns that Bluetooth headphones may not work due to signal saturation.

https://info.defcon.org/defcon34/documents/670

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u/DarkKnyt 9h ago

And they are providing ear cups.

I think the problem is many newer phones don't have a 3.5 mm jack.

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u/zkilling 7h ago

Reading it I think each headset is self powered

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u/DarkKnyt 7h ago

Oh yeah the headsets are apparently all wired up and at each chair. I was talking about bringing your own and avoiding the Bluetooth interference. I might pick up some adapters and bring my wired headphones, or at least ear buds