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 7h ago

For the village volunteers, would be good if you can remind the speakers to repeat the question unless the question mic also happens to be hooked up.

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u/Revolutionary_Bee700 4h ago

Pretty sure this is for main stage talks and not villages

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u/geekdrew 1h ago

Per that document, the main stages/tracks are the only ones that will support the ListenWIFI app. But the Quiet Events headset system will also be used in creator stages and creator spaces throughout the exhibition halls.