Fastmac unveils 3-in-1 headphone adapter

Fastmac today unveiled a 3-in-1 Universal Headphone adapter for Apple's iPhone that features a built-in microphone as well as a volume slider and phone control buttons. The compact flexible adapter works with any 3.5mm headphone to offer the same functionality as Apple's own iPhone headset, and is available in three models that range from basic to premium. Fastmac's basic headphone adapter ($5) features a flexible cable and gold plated connector, while the company's mid-level model ($10) adds a shirt clip as well as a built-in microphone and a music playback/phone control button to answer or end calls. The company's premium headphone adapter ($20, shown at right) incorporates all the features of both the basic and mid-level models and adds an adjustable volume slider as well as a noise suppressing microphone.

The new adapters work with all iPhones and iPods, including Apple's iPod touch, according to Fastmac.

"Replacing lost or damaged headphones can be expensive," said Michael Lowdermilk, business development manager of Fastmac Performance Upgrades. "With our new 3-in-1 universal headphone adapter, you can re-use old iPod headsets that are probably laying about in a drawer unused ever since the iPhone came out & obviated the need to carry around another device!"