Reddit reviews Olympus ME-52W Noise Canceling Microphone

If you've got one of the Zero bikes(electric) and are going slower than 5 mph at about 3 am with no other traffic, then yes you could probably get by without a mic. The second you go above about 10mph, there's far too much wind noise, 30-50mph and you won't be able to really hear your bike. And unless you are planning on screaming inside your helmet the camera probably won't pick anything up.


I've got a GoPro Hero 3+ black and this is the mic I use($12.95): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MYPPPE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And it's plugged into the gopro via with a 3.5mm to mini usb cable($10.88): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3MY7L8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're using a Sena headset, Sena makes a gopro backpack thing that lets you use your sena headset with your gopro($89.74): http://www.amazon.com/Sena-GP10-01-GoPro-Bluetooth-Pack/dp/B00I03984S


No mic(Still talking to rider ahead via Sena): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_tO2EumcFo

Mic on highway (60-70mph): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GeP_SqBCeA

Edit: Now with prices!

Edit2: Now with video!?

I can personally vouch for this mic:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MYPPPE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had it for almost three years and it has worked perfectly, but, this mic:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1525679912&sr=8-13&keywords=lapel+microphone

is right around the same price and has really great reviews, if I were buying a new lapel mic I would probably try out the Sony. Or you could probably hunt around and find a decent mic for cheaper, neither of the two I listed seem to be on sale.

As for earbuds, I know for sure you will never find a better price to performance than these:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Drivers-Earbuds-Headphones-line/dp/B019Q88ZSA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525680245&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+dual+driver+earbuds

Great sound for very cheap.

I've always found that my headset microphones were always the first thing to break.

I've since switched to this microphone that I keep attached to a pen holder on my table.

The audio doesn't transmit through the USB cable to that capture program, just the video (for some reason) - so the audio needs to be connected separately.

I do also sometimes occupy the tablet's jack with a MINI MIC so I can play through the Switch's speakers and record my voice at the same time.

Another mic option: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-ME-52W-Noise-Canceling-Microphone/dp/B000MYPPPE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_p_4

Instead of a cheap headset, buy [a nice mic instead](
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-145055-OLYMPUS-REDUCT-Microphone-ME-52W/dp/B000MYPPPE/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1422133813&sr=1-1&keywords=me52w)!

Hard with your budget, I'd recommend a Zoom (I have the H4n and love it for similar purposes as what you're looking for)

I think for your budget, you'd be best buying a microphone that attaches to your iPhone (or even just using the iPhone mic, you'd be pleasantly surprised)

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-ME-52W-Noise-Canceling-Microphone/dp/B000MYPPPE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410120508&sr=1-1&keywords=iphone+microphone

or this: http://www.amazon.com/iM2-Channel-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B006BLEZD0/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410120508&sr=1-3&keywords=iphone+microphone

Mounted on the right side of my helmet using the curved mount because the Sena is on the left. Using a this MIC from amazon, http://amzn.com/B000MYPPPE. And all the highest setting, high bitrate, 1080p @ 30fps

I did something else and it works like you won't believe bro I just plugged the tiny mic in my controller and the sound is good I keep my mic level to clicks above good in the adjust settings.
I just switched the settings for the audio I use a headset 95% of the time and I couldn't believe it worked. playing in multiplayer no one hears you pressing buttons or the thumb sticks if you get mad and rage there going to hear it but normal play they won't hear it . The optical Bluetooth transmitter works good no lag at all for me it's just me playing so I don't notice any lag. I got the Sony mdr100 h ear viridian blue there great pair perfect couldn't ask for anything else works perfectly. I was just giving you an update on what I did if you want to try this it works perfectly.


3.5mm microphone
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MYPPPE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495724721&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3.5mm+mic&dpPl=1&dpID=31yteSOONWL&ref=plSrch


Optical audio to Bluetooth
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N9PI9T6/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1495724954&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=optical+audio+to+bluetooth+transmitter

Sony mdr100 h ear
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CQXGKWK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1495725888&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sony%2Bmdr100%2Bh.ear&dpPl=1&dpID=41-0%2B99q-AL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Yeah, I might ask if a friend has an old iPhone or iPod i can hide whenever. Also I posted this on the megathread in /r/gadgets, but I was hoping you would know.

Would it be possible to connect this into something like this and plug it into my iPod to record sound? Or is the jack on the Olympus mic not compatible to the TRRS adapter?

> Is this the best build I can go for?

Depends on what you define as "best". What's your exact budget, use case, do you want to overclock, and do you care about aesthetics, do you care about size? What I've got up there is certainly a solid build, but I can probably optimize it a bit better according to your needs.


> But doesn't modmic's cable get in the way? What do you own yourself?

I don't own a modmic proper, but I've got a little clip on mic on a 3.5mm extension cable plus a set of AT m50x's (these, but the headphone cable can disconnect from the cans). The cable from the mic doesn't get in the way any more than the cable to the cans do. Mic clips right onto the headphone cable.

> What about SD's etc etc? is there anything I've missed?

There's an SSD in the above build. Not much else besides peripherals.

I was considering this mic and any headset that has an over-the-ear clip. What type of devices are you talking about? I found this device, but I dont believe it would work as there isnt any amplification functionality built into it. Although, maybe I can fit this little headphone amp into the mix somehow.

I have looked into the hearing assistance device you link to and, according to its the reviews and reviews of a few similar devices, those types arent very good.

Thanks for your response.

I personally use these headphones

with this microphone

Not only did people say my sound quality increased over my 80$ gaming headphones but my headphone sound quality skyrocketed as well. Maybe no directly comparable but it was still a jarringly nice switch.

YES! I looked at this and was very intrigued by the price and memory size, that way I don't have to worry about an sd card.

My experience with brand-less Chinese electronics however is that they often break with very little use. Not that ALL my experiences have been bad, but most of the time, the quality does not feel the same.

Secondly, the functionality of the device is a little bit of my concern. Can anyone comment on how well this thing performs? I'd rather buy something that would work nicely right after I bought it rather than spending $20 and not being happy with what I get.

EDIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elip6VwdlPM This video shows the recording quality of the inbuilt mic on one of these recorders. It's not that great. HOWEVER, with a decent mic, like the one that the reviewer plugs in and tests at the end, the recording quality is MUCH better. I think I might get one of these and get a mic extension and see how that goes.

Edit': http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-ME-52W-Noise-Canceling-Microphone/dp/B000MYPPPE/ref=pd_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1T4M3DGVCGM3XFCTVXQZ Olympus Noise Cancelling mic for $12. Total now comes to $36 with shipping for mic.

I bought 3 of these a while ago for like $30, for general use. They work pretty well, but I'm usually pretty quiet and so I have some issues being heard. Gave one to my brother and he's never had a problem with volume.

The AntLion ModMic is also pretty cool. It's good, but I don't particularly like having another cable wrapping around in front of me. I usually attach the clip-on mic I linked above to the USB plug coming from my keyboard.