Best computer microphones according to redditors

We found 3,656 Reddit comments discussing the best computer microphones. We ranked the 131 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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u/melonzz · 652 pointsr/DotA2

if you are 6k and are unable to afford a microphone i will send you one PM me address and a screencap of your mmr.

i will also send you a link to multiple perfectly capable $5-20 microphones and if you're a fuckin american 99% of you can afford a goddamn mic, USING it though...

edit: im gonna write down names and addresses over the next 48 hours then do one big order, if you wait longer than to tell me your details you're SOL

CHEAP MICROPHONES @ AMAZON.COM !!

$15!!! ---> https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Stereoscopic-Condenser-Microphone-Recording/dp/B00K68MT9Q/ref=sr_1_cc_5?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1485223722&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=microphone

$8!!! ---> https://www.amazon.com/eBerry-Adjustable-Microphone-Compatible-Recording/dp/B00UZY2YQE/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1485223740&sr=8-4&keywords=pc+microphone

ALSO $8!!! --> https://www.amazon.com/Connectland-Tabletop-Microphone-Recording-CL-ME-606/dp/B0028Y4DCC/ref=sr_1_7?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1485223740&sr=8-7&keywords=pc+microphone

If none of those options work for you check out my handy microphone-match-maker, handcrafted to pair the player with a communication device that fits his/her/its budget! http://lmgtfy.com/?q=I%27d+like+a+microphone+for+gaming+that%27s+cheap+please+and+thanks

u/worldsfastestsloth · 172 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-ear Headphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf. And the mic is V-MODA BoomPro Gaming, VoIP Headset Headphone with Mic (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf. I highly recommend them, sound quality is amazing but the only downside is everyone can hear your shit.

u/Brostradamus_ · 159 pointsr/buildapc

From my Research (Edit: I should clarify, these are what I've found to be considered the "best" buy--that is not necessarily the best pure performance, but the best performance/quality per dollar. Many other people have covered upgraded options that perform better, but a steep cost):

  • Best is a Good pair of Headphones + A Desktop Mic or ModMic.

  • Best Single-Unit, Gaming Headset is a HyperX Cloud variant.

  • Best Wireless is a Logitech G533/G933.

    Currently I personally use a ModMic + ATH-M50X's

    It works great but I'm going to go to Wireless next because my cat is in love with laying on my lap and chewing on cables :/

u/lpmagic · 122 pointsr/buildapc

these:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54

u/frem19 · 74 pointsr/buildapcsales

If you're looking at something to wear all day, and I mean all day then these are it, so incredibly comfy.

EDIT1: YMMV some below have said they have found others comfier so do some research and maybe buy a few, compare, and keep your favorite pair. Others suggested the AKG K7XX, the HD598, and the SHP9500.

EDIT2: Wire is removeable although long, 10ft/3m I believe, other sizes can be purchased although not universal since it's 2.5mm to 3.5mm. just search 558 or 598 cable

EDIT3: I don't own a mic other than the one built into my webcam. I have read up on the modmic which you can attach the headphones and something stand alone would be a blue [snowball] (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-iCE-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=lp_2586045011_1_1?srs=2586045011&ie=UTF8&qid=1503600799&sr=8-1) or a yeti. There's a 4th option but you will have to mod the headphones sorta using the v-moda boompro, you'll have to google that. Good luck!

EDIT4: These are open headphones, unlike the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x's so that means sound does leak, and they're not isolating unless very loud. Check out reviews there are plenty of comparisons and youtube videos out there.

u/theamunraaa · 61 pointsr/pcgaming

Or you buy a headphones with a detachable cable (3.5mm jack) and get a V-Moda boom pro and you have it all in one high quality cable.

My recommendation is Philips SHP9500 with V-Moda Boom Pro

u/shanulu · 45 pointsr/DMAcademy

VOIP is so good now there is little-to-no reason to have a low quality microphone. Y'all should pitch in and get her one: https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

u/SilentHopes · 45 pointsr/buildapc

I've never been an advocate of gaming headsets. You pay for something that's way more expensive than what you're actually getting. You buy a $150 headset, you're probably getting $70-80 headphones with a bad microphone.

You're almost always better off to buy a pair of headphones that suits your needs well and then buy a microphone afterwards. You'll get the better use of your money this way. I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD 558s with a Zalman ZM-Mic1. It clips onto my headphone's cord so I don't have to worry about it being all over the place. Sound quality is good and I've gotten no complaints about static or fuzziness from friends. Otherwise, the Modmic is always a good choice.

If you're looking for something that isn't sound isolating, I would recommend buying a pair of open headphones with an external microphone. The 558s are open, by the way. You get a bit of sound leakage, so other people can hear what's going on if it's loud enough, but you can also hear everything around you. Because of this, you get a more realistic sound.

u/[deleted] · 41 pointsr/The_Donald

Audio is shit. Someone get my man a good microphone. Is he recording from the toilet?

u/Tacanacy · 35 pointsr/PS4

I use Beyerdynamic DT990 (600 ohms) for competitive shooters and Sennheiser HD800 for singleplayer/immersive games.



My go-to recommendation is Sivga SV007 with V-MODA BoomPro. If you need sound isolation, then I suggest Status Audio CB-1.

If you're open to using a mic such as Antlion ModMic or Massdrop Minimic, then I have other headphone recommendations and suggestions.

If you want virtual surround sound, then you can use e.g. Astro Mixamp Pro TR, Creative Sound BlasterX G6, or Turtle Beach Elite Pro TAC. I recommend SBX Pro Studio from Creative as a virtual surround sound processor; it has less compression and better positional audio than Dolby Headphone.

 

Setup


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You attach the BoomPro mic by inserting it directly into the headphone, which replaces the original headphone cable.



The cable terminates in a single 3.5 mm connector, so you can connect it directly to the controller or any other device with a headset jack. If you connect it to a regular headphone jack, then the mic won't work. No mics will. If the device has separate headphone and mic ports, then you need to use a TRRS Y-splitter, which is included with the BoomPro.



To connect the headset to the USB port on PS4, you can use an audio USB adapter.

My recommendations:

  • Antlion: over twice as loud as the controller.

  • Sabrent: a little quieter than the controller.

  • Ugreen: moderately louder than the controller.

    At approximately the same volume, I heard no difference between these and the controller. I heard no hiss, hum, crackling, or other noise. The difference in the mic quality was negligible.

     

    Sound


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    SV007:

    SV007 a well-balanced sound profile. The mid-bass, which is where boom and punch come from, is a little bit boosted. The sub-bass, which is how deep the bass goes and is where rumble comes from, is a little bit reduced. The overall bass is clean. The treble is close to neutral. It's clean, smooth, and crisp. The midrange is clear, not tinny or muffled. The overall clarity is great.

    It has a large soundstage, very good imaging and separation, and good to very good detail retrieval for competitive shooters. I assess headphones mainly in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, a multiplayer game I've played for over 3000 hours and I thrive at relying on sound cues.

    Soundstage is perceived space and environment of sound. It's width, depth, and height. I mean the type of soundstage that the headphone produces. Many games have a narrow, shallow, and short soundstage. A small soundstage makes the environment around you sound confined or boxed in. With a large soundstage, the environment sounds more spatial and expansive. Imaging is inherent to the audio content. It's how accurately the locations of sounds/objects are reproduced. Soundstage and imaging constitute positional audio, and you could say they are the stereo equivalent of virtual surround sound. Before you make any stances on virtual surround sound, I recommend that you read this post I wrote. Separation is how you discern individual sounds from a range of overlapping sounds. You don't need to be concerned with this if you play competitively.



    BoomPro:

    You can actually judge for yourself by listening to recordings on YouTube.

    I prefer to watch Podcastage for mic reviews.

     

    Build, ergonomics, & features


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    SV007:

    SV007 has an open design (as you can see with the grilles on the earcups), so sound passes freely in and out, unlike closed headphones which attenuate sound from passing through. The benefits of an open design are generally a larger soundstage and better imaging. If your ears tend to heat up, it may help mitigate this as it allows more airflow and heat to dissipate.

    The build is sturdy and lightweight, featuring metal yokes, hinges, and headband. It has no flimsy or squeaky parts. The cups are made of wood. They tilt and swivel and can lie flat. I have average sized ears and the earpads fit around them and don't press them against the inside of the cups. The pads are plush and have a smooth and relatively high-quality protein leather. The headband has decent padding, but the headphone has great weight distribution so it doesn't exert pressure on top of my head and doesn't cause hotspots. Adjusting the headband is smooth and easy and it stays firmly in place. The clamping force is mild and isn't too loose or too tight for my average sized head. The build quality is excellent with a near immaculate finish all around.



    BoomPro:

    BoomPro has a flexible aluminum neck and a tangle-free, braided cable that's free of microphonics. The game volume and mic mute controls are easy to adjust and don't accidentally adjust themselves when rubbing against your clothes. Adjusting them is smooth and consistent, not scratchy, sluggish, or sticky. The mic is as non-obtrusive as a boom mic can be and is almost unnoticeable in my peripheral vision.

     

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u/Hybrid-PC · 33 pointsr/buildapcsales

These are great headphones for the money. You can have a great budget gaming headset if you pair it with the V-Moda BoomPro for $30: https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK

It may be budget, but they will blow any "gaming" headset out of the water. I got this for my brother, and they are pretty comparable to my HD58x if not better for when it comes to gaming.

u/Dallagen · 29 pointsr/headphones

It makes no difference. If you're going to drop that much money buy him these and this.

u/hidetheclown · 28 pointsr/buildapc

Sennheiser HD650s with an O2 amp, and E-DAC. I have a Zalman ZM-MIC1 as a mic, which is great although I'd recommend a free standing one to most people.

I love them, great for what I listen to. Very good for gaming too. You pretty much forget you are wearing them.

u/Nwball · 25 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I'm currently using the V-moda boom pro. Haven't had any complaints from teammates about audio issues, in fact have heard that i sound very clear compared to others talking. If it's compatible with your headphones (standard 3.5 jack) i would recommend, soley based on single wire set up and no need for magnetic adhesive on your head set.

u/chikkinpocks · 24 pointsr/pcmasterrace

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IMPORTANT! READ THIS!

The Radeon R9 series coming out. That means it may be a good idea to WAIT on buying any parts. Existing Radeons will get cheaper, and the new ones will offer better performance. Thank you.


Introduction


Here I will be explaining why I chose the parts I did in the various builds, a little information on how to assemble for those who need reference, and other important tidbits of information. Stay tuned. If you have any questions, just tail one onto this post and it will be added if it's helpful for others.

Why does no build include a display, mouse, or keyboard?

Glad you asked. Chances are, the builder already has some or all of these things. If not, you'll want to shop around for well-rated 1080p displays and well-rated mice and keyboards. Try to get a mechanical keyboard if you can, the difference really is night and day. There's also a large table below with a lot of good parts to choose from. Take a look!


Why do you only have AMD cards?

I'm working on adding both nVidia and AMD options where applicable. If you find an nVidia or AMD card that's faster and the same price as the one that's already offered, please do leave me a comment so I can add it. AMD and nVidia are pretty much the same now, so it mostly comes down to price and multi-GPU needs. It's worth noting that nVidia's SLi technology is better than AMD's Crossfire. I normally end up with AMD cards for single-GPU and nVidia for multi-GPU.


Why are you using AMD CPUs? They suck. You stupid fanboy, etc.


Reason #1: PCs are supposed to last a long time, and Intel's latest Ivy Bridge and Haswell chips have a measly 3-5 years of life expectancy before they dry out on the inside. Why do they dry out on the inside, you may ask? Because Intel decided to stray away from the industry standard "fluxless solder" they had under the CPU lid and use cheap thermal paste instead.

Reason #2: AMD FX chips are not nearly as bad as the big reviewers suspiciously made it look. It does indeed trade blows with Intel, but overall in a (real world, read: not 800x600 benchmarks) normal situation, it does better. Game streaming, straight-up gaming, and productivity all do well on the FX chips.

Reason #3: Next-Gen console ports (AKA, a chunk of all PC games for the next 8 years) are going to be built for AMD's x86 module-based architecture as well as their GCN GPU architecture. Sources: [1], [2]

Reason #4: Evolving software. When the 8-core chips were first announced in 2011, we could barely utilize 6 cores with our games and applications. It was so bad that AMD and Microsoft had to release a patch for Windows just for the things to work right. Times have changed. Developers are better at juggling cores and continue to get better as time goes on. In optimal situations with the cores being fully utilized, a $199 8350 can even land a punch on the newer $339 i7-4770k.

Reason #5: AMD's motherboards have better backwards and forwards compatibility. You can use anything as far back as an AM2 single-core Sempron up to a 2014 Steamroller. They're also generally a good bit cheaper than the Intel-based boards with comparable features.

Reason #6: Have you seen how cheap AMD's CPUs are? The FX-6300 and FX-8320 are absolute monsters. You would have to be crazy to ignore them.

Reason #7: If you really wanted an Intel chip, you could easily swap it out anyways. I just don't want to be recommending bad chips.



Why so many watts?

The extra wattage in these builds leaves room for you to grab a stronger CPU and graphics card if needed.

Why no optical DVD drive?

The DVD drive has been intentionally left out, just borrow one when you install your OS.

Why no OS?

The OS has been left out because most builders already have a disc laying around. If they don't they'll have a preference on which version and which edition of Windows or Linux they plan on using. Even if it's already been used you can still get it activated.

Why do the stronger builds include an SSD along with the hard drive?

It's worth it, trust me. I would have included them in the lower builds, but $100 extra would have really put a damper on their appeal.

I want to see some more quality parts!

The builds don't include coolers, monitors, mice, or keyboards. Here are a couple of each if you're having trouble picking them yourself.

Type|Item|Price
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CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.98 @ Outlet PC |
| Monitor | Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor | $147.58 @ Newegg |
Keyboard | Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard | $74.98 @ SuperBiiz
| Microphone | Pyle Home PDMIKC5 Professional Table Top Condenser Microphone | $25.84 @ Amazon |
| Microphone | Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Silver Edition | $106.02 @ Amazon |
Mouse | Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse | $55.98 @ Outlet PC
Mouse | Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse | $72.98 @ SuperBiiz
Speakers | Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers | $219.99 @ Amazon
Speakers | Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers | $34.99 @ Amazon
Headphones | Audio-Technica ATH-M35 Headphones | $69.00 @ Amazon
Headphones | Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Headphones | $140.99 @ Amazon |



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u/thePhysicist8 · 24 pointsr/pcgaming

Fear not, for you can still enjoy the wonders of surround sound with Hi-Fi headphones. Most "gaming" headsets use a built-in DAC (and BS marketing magic) to emulate surround sound over stereo. You can do the same thing using Razer Surround or similar software for free.

You'll have to decide between a closed or open earcup design. If you're not already familiar: a closed-back design will give you better noise isolation and more bass response, while an open-back design will give you a wider soundstage and better positional accuracy. 95% of headphones are closed-back, but there are some nice open-back options in your price range.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x ($100) are a decent option. They're durable, portable, closed-back headphones with a lot of bass response.

The Sennheiser HD 558 ($115) are a steal at that price. They're incredibly comfortable, open-back headphones with a very wide soundstage and warm signature. They'll do much better with surround software.

Both of those options have a relatively low impedance, so you shouldn't have to worry about amping (although they'll still benefit from it). If you're looking for a mic, the ModMic 4.0 is on MassDrop right now. It's a bit pricy, but I've heard great things about the sound quality. If you want something a bit cheaper, the Zalman Clip-On is always an easy option.

Edit:
This might be slightly skewed, because a brick sitting on my head would be more comfortable than the headband on my Q701s.

u/ikeepadreamjournal · 22 pointsr/techsupportmacgyver

If you really want a boom, use an Antlion Modmic or something similar. If you don't mind a boomless mic and only care about audio quality, get this one.

u/Forty44Four · 21 pointsr/buildapcsales

These paired with a V-MODA BoomPro Mic are a perfect match, and pretty much the best gaming headset you can put together for under $100. I've had mine for about 9 months now and it is fantastic, sounds amazing and haven't had any issues with either items.

Personally I took a black marker and covered up the big R and L. Simple solution to make them look less cheap.

u/soundbytegfx · 21 pointsr/buildapc

Dedicates headphone plus mic. Don't waste your time with "headsets". Try this setup:

  1. http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/
  2. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/

    V-Moda Boom Mic + Phillips SHP9500. Zeos (of ZReviews) highly recommends those headphones, despite their relatively cheap cost. Check out his guide here and also /r/Zeos and /r/ZReviews
u/DaFox · 20 pointsr/pcgaming

I would recommend avoiding headsets personally. Grab a nice pair of quality headphones like the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700's for example, and basically any microphone. This is a very popular microphone, people usually clip it onto their headphone cord.

u/SearchMySkill · 20 pointsr/buildapcsales

Pair these up with the V-Moda boompro and you've got a very nice comfortable headset for less than $100

u/ReusableHero · 20 pointsr/DotA2

I use separate headphones and mic.

This mic you can clip to the headphones cord or I have it sitting on the desk in front of me and have had no problems.

u/LynkDead · 20 pointsr/gamingpc

For that price you could buy some ridiculously good audiophile headphones that would likely blow these away. Pair that with an awesome $10 mic and you'd be good to go.

u/Irideae · 20 pointsr/buildapcsales

The features seem to match up with this amazon listing of that yeti, but the dimensions are a bit off(the amazon ones could be estimates):

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S

u/jtreminio · 18 pointsr/freelance

I've been working from home for around 5 years now, both salaried and freelancing.

I have a wife, a son and two dogs, so it's important to reenforce that separate between personal and professional time not just in myself but in my family as well.

I have the benefit of owning a large home with a separate office. My son and wife both know that when the doors are closed I am not to be bugged unless it's something important.

I also use a pair of great headphones and playing music to prevent being bothered by sounds outside my little bubble.

If you're still open to working from home and your main complaint is the lack of separation, try cordoning off a piece of your home as your professional office space and train yourself to do nothing but work from that spot. No gaming, no playing, just work and profit generation.

If that doesn't work for you, and you're in a small town with no true hacking spaces, local coffee shops are usually ok with remote workers as long as you continuously keep refilling your coffee cup with them.

I'd recommend purchasing some really good headphones with either integrated microphone, or a detachable cable that you can use a microphone with. Don't use the cables with the inline mics that don't extend away from the cable - I highly recommend the V-MODA Boom Mic. My headphones of choice at the moment are the beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus because of the size (I have large ears, these rest around my ears and not on them which is important) and comfort level. Also, they sound amazing with a small $30 amp.

Having the mic be directional so that you can put it directly in front of your mouth and circumaural headphones are both important for filtering out background noises.

With this you can now ignore your phone and use Google Voice, Hangouts, Skype, Slack for voice calls.

Anyway, good luck. We're counting on you.

u/spicedpumpkins · 18 pointsr/buildapcsales

If you're hardstuck at 50 bucks these are ok. Be aware that the "7.1" is SIMULATED and often sounds weird depending on game.

I think people should consider the Philips SHP9500 on a deep sale for $55 for Black Friday + VModa boom mic $30 as this is a pretty significant improvement in both headphone and mic quality with the bonus that the SHP9500 can be used for listening to music.

u/JammySTB · 17 pointsr/gamingpc

>but all of the responses are "get a good pair of headphones and a clip on mic"

Because this is the best option.

I personally use the clip on Zalman but I've heard great things about the ModMic. If you got a great pair of headphones(many use the AD700, HD558/HD598, etc) and attached this it would essentially be the same as a gaming headset but with significantly better sound quality and better build quality.

If you're going to be stubborn and not accept this, I reccommend going for the Sennheiser PC360. It's typically around the same price as the HD598 but not quite as good...

EDIT: Added links to some products, note that I only looked them up on Amazon, you can probably find everything cheaper if you shop around...

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EDIT 2: DarkWingPig mentioned virtual surround sound, which is what draws many people towards gaming headsets. You can add this functionality to any pair of headphones using a sound card such as the Asus Xonar DG, Asus Xonar DS, or the Asus Xonar DX.

I have an Asus Xonar DX and, in my opinion, it can work well in certain games such as Counterstike, where knowing the position of a sound is essential, but I don't use it for the majority of games...

A user over at Head Fi called Mad Lust Envy has created a thread reviewing many different pairs of headphones in relation to how well they work with Dolby Headphone(virtual surround sound).

u/Vortax_Wyvern · 16 pointsr/HeadphoneAdvice

Wall of text ahead. Please, read only if you are really interested...


What I usually recommend when someone ask for advice about gaming headsets is: Gaming headset are crap 99% of the time. They provide very poor sound quality, and any good headphone (literally, even 40$ ones) will sound far better than expensive 300$ headsets. The question is not if headphones are better than headset (the answer is “Hell, YEAH”). The question is, are they better for you?


What are you planning to use your headphones for? Just for gaming, or for gaming and music listening?


If the answer is “just for gaming”, then ask yourself if a Hifi headphone is what you need. Usually games don’t really need high quality headphones, since they provide low quality sound, and you will be more concentrated gaming than listening. In that scenario, everything will serve you, and gaming headsets have the advantage of the integrated microphone.


So, if you want something good for gaming, and just for gaming, with integrated microphone, then the only two headsets with good enough quality sound (aka don’t suck) are:


HyperX Cloud (70$)


Sennheiser G4me One (170$)


Both are good choices. Or go with any fancy RGB headset you find (Logitech, Razer, Corsair, Steelseries, etc), you will most probably don’t notice the difference while gaming.


BUT, if you plan to use them for music listening besides gaming, then keep reading.


Hifi headphones for gaming have the disadvantage of having to deal with the micro thing. None of them have microphone incorporated, and you must either use a desk microphone like this, use a modmic like this one. or if your budget is tight, something like this. The first one requires desk space. The second and third one are detachable micro, with an extra cable you’ll have to deal with. Any of them are a nuisance. Any solution is annoying. All of them are an extra expense that must be accounted. If micro is a must and you are not willing to bother with this solutions, please, go back to HyperX Cloud or G4me One.


Ok, so, you really want some damn good headphones, that also can be used for gaming! Keep reading, please (are you bored yet?).


You can choose Closed back headphones (the classic ones you have already used. Closed back models offer good isolation and do not leak sound. This is your choice when there are people around you, or you want isolation from noisy a environment.) or Open Back headphones (Open back models offer next to no isolation and will leak sound -and allow you to hear what happens around you-, but they are the best sounding models). Open headphones achieve the best sound, soundstage (feeling that sound is coming from around you) and imaging (ability to locate the origin of one sound).


If you are here because you want to get a replacement for a gaming headset, I would recommend you Open back, but since they don’t isolate, you must choose. If isolation is required, get closed back, if that’s not a concern, go open.


Some closed back cans:


Audio-Technica ATH-M40x. 100$. Balanced headphones, very good feedback from lots of people. Typical entry level headphones to the rabbit hole.


Sennheiser HD 598Cs. 125$. Balanced, very very detailed, great instrumental separation. Comfortable as hell, Very recommended.


Beyerdynamic DT770. 160$. V-shaped signature (lots of bass and lots of treble). Great for explosions, movies, and rock. Treble can be harsh if you are sensible. Get the 32 ohm version, as the 80 (may) and 250 (do) need an amplifier to work properly.


Those are some examples of entry-mid level of closed cans. There are lots more, depending of your budget!


As for open cans:


Superlux HD668b. 40$. Those are THE CANS. The best quality for low budget you can get. Hands down. Great soundstage, Bass light. They are not too comfortable, but pads can be changed for a deluxe comfort (extra expense). You are not getting anything better at this price. For gaming in a budget, this are the headphones you were looking for,


Philips SHP9500. 80$. Mid-forward signature. Good soundstage, great comfort. Very detailed. Another amazing quality for the budget headphone.


Sennheiser HD 598 SR. 170$. Very similar to the HD 598Cs, but with open back. Wider soundstage, a little less bass. Very balanced headphones. Super-duper comfortable. Great for long gaming sessions.


Philips Fidelio X2. 250$. V-shaped signature. Those are in another league. Build quality is just.. OMG. Extreme soundstage and imaging. More comfortable than the HD 598. Bass is BOOOOOM!!!. A little pricey, and can be somewhat fatiguing to listen if you are treble sensible, due to high treble.


Well, that’s all. I have selected only headphones that don’t need an amplifier. Now is your turn to research, watch some Youtube videos, read some reviews, and give them a try.


All this headphones are GOOD. No trash here, and all them will make you open your eyes when listening your music if you are coming from standard headsets. You will notice sounds, instruments, that you never realized they were there, even if you had listened this song a thousand times before. Try them, and be amazed.


Welcome to the rabbit hole.


u/SilentSigns · 16 pointsr/patientgamers

I would recommend This clip mic paired with your choice of headphones.

u/cHariZmaRrr · 15 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

http://www.amazon.de/Zalman-ZM-MIC1-Mikrofon-mit-Mikro-Clip-Schwarz/dp/B00029MTMQ

if you use this correctly, that mic is the shit while only having a price tag of ~$10

u/DZCreeper · 14 pointsr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

If you have headphones with a 3.5mm output that is the way to go.

u/Limro · 14 pointsr/VoiceActing

Yes, you can go usb, and still use it after a couple of years. The quality is not prime, because one pays for prime.

Have a listen to an unfair comparison of $50 vs $1000.
TLDR: it's the room that does it. If you can pack yourself (and the mic) into something that absorbs the reflections, you will sound pretty good on something like the Blue Yeti. You can get cheaper mics too, or just used ones, but USB is a valid option to start on.

So what about that absorbing material? I made this, and it has done the job for quite some time.

Ask again if you have questions.

u/DJPaulyD_Baby · 14 pointsr/audioengineering

Hey Hey! DJ turned sound guy here. Lots of good answers in this thread already but here's a list of options, especially if you're moving into more "high profile" stuff.

  1. Speaker placement is your first line of defense here. Different for each room. Always put them on stands above head height. If you start moving into higher head counts look into getting some smaller speakers (Samson expedition series, RCF, alto) to place around the room so you don't need to pump your main speakers so hot. Remember, no one needs to sound like they're on a mic, they just need to be clearly heard by everyone in the room.

    2)On the mic end: This is going to seem a little counterintuitive. Keep your mic volume LOW. 98% of people don't know how to use a microphone. You don't want to have to explain to every groomsmen that holding the mic straight up against your stomach and speaking like your at a funeral isn't going to work. Figure out a decent volume off the bat that sounds good when the mic is ~4 inches away from the mouth. Don't rush to fix it if someone is holding it far away. They will (usually) pick up on the fact they are not loud enough and move it closer to their mouth. Obviously mix as needed but don't over accommodate for the guy using the mic as a prop.

  2. If your console has an eq (if it doesn't, buy a graphic eq) ring out the room before hand. Download an RTA (Real Time Analyzer) on your phone (bunch of free ones out there, if you want to get fancy buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-iMM-6-Calibrated-Measurement/dp/B00ADR2B84). Place the mic about where you think it's going to be. Pump up the gain until you hit feedback. Let it ring for a second so you can find the offending frequency on the RTA. Make a cut on the mic's EQ (don't do you mains, you're a DJ. Your music has no relation to the feedback unless you're underscoring speeches or the mic is on the entire time. That being said if you're using monitors for the speakers then you can EQ those as well, as they won't be playing music I'm assuming). Wash rinse repeat 3-4 times . This cuts out the frequencies that naturally resonate in the room. It won't kill the feedback but you can theoretically push the volume higher without having to worry as much.

  3. Buy a feedback killer. You're a DJ. It doesn't mean you're not a great sound guy. It just means that your job is to put on a great event for the people that hired you. Technical stuff is the last thing you want to be worrying about. They come in the form of tabletop boxes or racks. DBX makes some awesome ones. They all work differently but essentially do what I described earlier automatically. Might work better, might work worse than doing it manually. Either way, as a DJ I'd give them a try.

  4. If you don't know what mic pickup patters are, educate yourself. Im assuming you're using cardioids. Thats good. If by some stroke of lucifer you've inadvertently been using a subcardioid or you're using a hyper-super in front of a monitor, it might be something to look at.

    My advice would be this. Read through everything. If there's anything you can do without spending money, do that first. Look at the cost of everything else. Do the cheapest things in order after that until you're happy. This is all assuming you're using a mixing console. If you don't have one, get one. Mackie pro-fx is a great place to start, very affordable, all the features needed for DJ/AV. Stay away from low end behringer (xenyx preamps are GARBAGE on any level). Yamaha MG's are also a good starting place. They have built in compressors (last time I checked) which are nice for these sorts of applications. If you're looking at adding smaller speakers around the room, Alto has a great line of wireless transmitters for a cleaner setup and ease of use.

    I hope this helps! Good luck in the spring wedding season man!

u/test822 · 13 pointsr/rpg

the EQing on your voice is way too bassy/muffled/boomy

also recording people off of VOIP is usually pretty bad. you'd have much better sound quality if you made everyone buy mics and record their own audio locally on either their computer or some kind of device and then send you their audio for you to splice in. the downside of this is it increases the chance of screwing up recording significantly if your friends aren't tech-savvy

https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499611093&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman+clip+on+mic

u/nicnamenic · 13 pointsr/headphones

I wouldn't look past the Audio-Technica AD700s for gaming as it has a really large soundstage. All this basically means that you should be able to better pick out the direction of gunshots, footsteps etc. in game.

Apart from that it's just a really great sounding headphone.

If an integrated microphone is important to you then you'll just have to buy a separate desk microphone, such as this Logitech.

The general rule here seems to be to avoid gaming headsets as they tend to not sound anywhere near as good as their price tags would imply, and the whole '3D sound' marketing doesn't really mean anything.

u/melty_dino · 13 pointsr/deadbydaylight

Most likely they are sound whoring with headphones and attentiveness. When I play killer, sound is my greatest asset against the survivors. Things like running and breathing can be picked up by paying attention and having the sound system to do so.

I followed the advice on this post and got these headphones and this mic. Pretty cheap set up for quality audio and voice communication.

u/ContemplativeOctopus · 13 pointsr/buildapc

Zalman clip on mic
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZOVW0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rtihAbEXDWX5J

Is easily the best value mic available. Nothing below $40 beats it, really good value.

u/SaintIgnatiusReilly · 13 pointsr/milliondollarextreme

Always find it funny to see content creators using the same shitty $20 mic I have (it's actually pretty decent especially for the price but people with that many followers should have better)

u/blarrick · 12 pointsr/headphones

> I know most will proberly hate me for gaming but someone out there should love music and gaming.

??

Plenty of us game. It's a big reason to dabble in high quality headphones when it strictly gives you an advantage over other players.

Anyways, I personally use a standalone desktop mic (Blue Yeti) although Discord buddies hate it because it's super sensitive and you can't really do much about it.

A boom mic works too but you'll have 2 wires and that could be annoying.

For convenience I just like the desktop mic. I have a Discord friend who has one too and it really isn't that bad, it's just when someone types you hear every key clack.

u/social_gamer · 12 pointsr/GameDeals

People keep telling me to purchase Philips SHP9500 when they go on sale for $50-$60 Currently $54.99

Then add V-MODA BoomPro Gaming, VoIP Headset Headphone with Mic for $30 and you're golden at about the same price range.

The downside is the mic is always in demand so they vary in whether they have it in stock.

If the air cushions aren't great you can follow this to make them better

Edit: Constructive criticism is more appreciative than down-votes alone

u/danielkza · 12 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

Just a note regarding sound quality: if you really care about it, even high-end gaming headsets are bad options compared to headphones by companies that specialize in audio, like Sennheiser (only brand I'd buy 'gaming' sets from), Audio Technica, AKG, Koss, Shure, Westone, Beyerdynamics, etc. For the same price, you can likely get way better quality by getting a mic-less headphone and attaching a ModMic or using a standalone mic.

u/pdmcmahon · 12 pointsr/macsetups

Mac Mini (2018 model), named NOSTROMO


  • 3.2 GHz Hexa-Core Core i7 CPU
  • 32 GB of RAM
  • 256 GB PCIe boot volume
  • 2 TB external rotating drive for Time Machine Backups, connected via Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C
  • Dual 8 TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 drives for content, VOL1 and VOL2. VOL1 is replicated to VOL2, both are connected via Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C. These handy adapter cables allow you to connect a traditional USB 3.0 device into a Thunderbolt 3 port.
  • Single 4 TB SeaGate Plus USB 3.0 drive which contains the majority of my media content, VOL5. It is a "floater" drive which I always carry in my backpack to have the majority of my content with me at all times.
  • Running Mac OS 10.14.6 Server
  • Dual 27” Apple Thunderbolt Displays connected to the Mac Mini, daisy-chained off a single Thunderbolt 3 port using a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.
  • This Mac Mini is what I use to host all of my iTunes content to the three Apple TVs in my home


    Mac Mini (2010 model), named SPUNKMEYER


  • 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 100 GB SSD boot volume
  • 500 GB traditional drive for Time Machine Backups
  • Running Mac OS 10.13.6 Server


    MacBook Pro Retina 15” (2015 model), named SULACO


  • 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Core i7 CPU
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 256 GB SSD
  • Running Mac OS 10.14.6 Client
  • Time Machine Backups are being taken both on the 2018 Mac Mini as well as the 2010 Mac Mini


    Mac Mini (2012 model), named FERRO


  • This Mac is located at Mom & Dad’s about 1,000 miles away. It is a complete offsite backup of all of my content, it is also used for Time Machine backups of my mother’s Mac Mini and my niece’s MacBook Pro. I have both Remote Desktop and SSH access via the magic of port forwarding. Whenever I add a new movie, I place it is my Shared Dropbox folder, then about 30 minutes later it is available on the backup Mac Mini. I then move it over to VOL3, and all of my content is always in sync.
  • 2.5 GHz Dual-Core Core i5 CPU
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 120 GB SSD boot volume
  • 500 GB traditional drive for Time Machine Backups
  • Single 8 TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 drive for storing and hosting content, VOL3. It is a complete duplicate of VOL1/VOL2.
  • Running Mac OS 10.14.6 Server


    Mac Mini (2012 model), named AURIGA


  • This Mac is located at my sister's house about 1,000 miles away. It is a complete offsite backup of all of my movies and TV shows, it is also used for Time Machine backups of my sister's MacBook Pro and my other niece’s MacBook. I have both Remote Desktop and SSH access via the magic of port forwarding. Whenever I add a new movie, I place it is my Shared Dropbox folder, then about 30 minutes later it is available on the backup Mac Mini. I then move it over to VOL4, and all of my content is always in sync.
  • 2.5 GHz Dual-Core Core i5 CPU
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 256 GB SSD boot volume
  • 500 GB traditional drive for Time Machine Backups
  • Single 4 TB Seagate Backup Plus USB 3.0 drive (VOL4) for storing and hosting content, VOL4. As it is only a 4 TB volumes, it contains only the moves and television shows which are on VOL1, VOL2, and VOL3.
  • Running Mac OS 10.14.6 Server


    Both the 2012 Minis and the 2010 Mini are completely headless. Unfortunately, this means that accessing them via remote desktop gives you a measly 800x600 resolution. I use this handy little gadget on both of them to replicate a 1920x1080 display being connected. So, when I connect via Screen Sharing I get a nice big display.


    MacBook Pro (2018 model), named APLC02XV5W1JGH5


  • 2.2 GHz Six-Core Intel Core i7 CPU
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 500 GB SSD
  • Running Mac OS 10.14.5 Client
  • This is my work-provided laptop, mostly used for remote access. It is pretty locked down, I am not a local administrator so I cannot even rename it to fit my naming scheme


    iPad Pro 10.5", named APONE


  • 2.38 GHz Apple A10X CPU
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 256 GB of storage
  • Running iOS 13.0 Public Beta


    iPhone X, named RIPLEY


  • 2.4 GHz Apple A11 Bionic CPU
  • 3 GB of RAM
  • 256 GB of storage
  • Running iOS 12.4


    LG Blu-Ray reader/writer in connected to NOSTROMO via USB 3.0, used for ripping Blu-Rays and DVDs

    Sabrent USB 3.0 Dual-Bay Hard Drive Dock, also connected to NOSTROMO via USB 3.0

    The microphone is a Yeti Blue with a Nady Pop Filter, coupled with a Logitech HD C310, used for Google Hangouts and FaceTime calls with the fam, and the occasional podcast. It is mounted on a RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm and a RADIUS II Microphone Shock Mount.

    The mousepad is an XTracPads Ripper XXL mousepad

    The chair is a Raynor Ergohuman ME7ERG desk chair

    I use Dropbox to expertly keep my content in sync. Due to the amount of content I keep in there, it is well worth the $100 per year for a Dropbox Pro subscription.


    Additionally throughout the house, I have...
    3 Eeros for my Mesh Wireless Network WiFi System
    2 Apple TVs (4K), named ASH and CALL
    1 Apple TV (4th Generation), named BISHOP
    1 Apple HomePod, named DIETRICH
    1 Nest Hello Video Doorbell, named HELLO
    1 Nest Learning Thermostat, named NEST (yeah, original af, I know)
    2 WyzeCam Pans, named WYZE-Kitchen and WYZE-LivingRoom
    4 WeMo Smart Plugs, named WEMO-Foyer, WEMO-SpareBedroom, WEMO-MasterBedroom, and WEMO-LivingRoom
    1 Amazon Echo Plus, named ECHO-LivingRoom
    2 Amazon Echoes (First-Generation), named ECHO-MasterBedroom and ECHO-Kitchen
    2 Amazon Echo Dots, named DOT-Office, and DOT-SpareBedroom
    4 Google Home Minis
    1 Brother HL-L2395DW Wireless Laser Printer, named LV426
    1 PlayStation 3 Slim 120 GB, named HICKS

    I have a total of 31 IP reservations according to my Eero app. This makes it a lot easier to manage my network, set up port forwarding, etc.
u/TrueDiligence · 12 pointsr/buildapcsales

Best bang for your buck in headphones these days in my opinion.

Couple things to note:

  • These are open back, you will be able to hear what is going on around you and others near you will be able to hear what you are listening to (depending on listening volume and proximity).

  • These dip under $50 frequently, don't feel pressured to jump on this deal. $160 is a ridiculous starting price.

  • The bass will be lacking (in volume not quality) compared to a lot of popular headphones (looking at you beats).

  • When paired with a V-Moda BoomPro (microphone) these make an excellent gaming headset, much better than standard gaming headsets you can get for the price.
u/paupaupaupau · 11 pointsr/gadgets

Another contender...

I have one and am pleased with it for a cheap solution. I clip it onto my shirt using a binder clip.

u/super1701 · 11 pointsr/joinsquad

I have a mic, it works, but for some reason squad refuses to pick it up. Anyone have a fix for this? Squad is the only game that it doesn't work in.
EDIT: Turns out my mic was set to USB in steam, just had to change it. Thanks for all the reply's and willingness to help. The mic i use is this good quality mic, but the cord is insanely long.

u/Diox788 · 11 pointsr/buildapcsales

Obviously these are not $160 headphones, more around $75-$85.

I've heard fantastic reviews about these, and you can even attach a V-Moda boom pro mic.

These are open backed so the sound will leak, so use them in a quiet environment. Open backed essentially just means they have more sound stage vs closed back, and sometimes less bass. These are not tight fit headphones at all either - in fact they slide around too much if you move your head too much.

I wholly recommend these- some of the best budget cans for $60. I don't own them, but this is a cumulative review from many redditors and reviews.

u/bobbypellit · 11 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Do not buy a headset.

Buy a microphone like [this here] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374138699&sr=8-1&keywords=Zalman+ZM-MIC1+Microphone) and get some decent headphones from Sennheiser (dependant on budget).

You get a lot more quality for your money this way.

u/ryansmith18 · 10 pointsr/buildapcsales

Y'all should watch this video if you're on the fence about buying this headset. I'm no audiophile, but I agree that they're the best headphones I've ever used. The guy in this video, however, is in fact an audiophile and is in love with them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aipXii-qWiQ

Also, if you're looking to use these for gaming and don't have a standalone mic, this VMODA BoomPro mic is the common recommendation. I use it daily and have no real complaints.

u/KaineOrAmarov · 10 pointsr/buildapc

For people here after OP stops giving advice / wants to look themselves:

/r/headphones. Don't post a thread asking for purchase advice, it pisses them off. Go to this dedicated thread instead, or use their purchase advice tool here

Turning studio headphones into gaming headphones is as simple as buying a Modmic or a V-Moda BoomPro. The main difference is that the Modmic is a separate cable where the BoomPro is part of your normal 3.5" cable. If your headphones have a detachable 3.5" cable, I'd recommend the BoomPro

Some people on the sub will recommend DACs / Amps. If you're not an audiophile, ignore them. Amps are sometimes needed for high impedance headphones, but for the most part they're a waste of money. Your mobo's onboard DAC works fine.

u/MassiveMeatMissile · 10 pointsr/buildapcsales

Pick up a VMODA boom mic and BOOM you have a $88 headset that will put most gaming headsets to shame.

u/OverExclamated · 10 pointsr/pcmasterrace
u/SurgicalSteel · 10 pointsr/boardgames

I like the format a lot. It feels like TableTop but with more emphasis on "what's this game like" than on "let's be funny" (which I think is a good thing if I'm looking for a review or a game recommendation).

Really the only things I would suggest are production quality issues, such as the lighting while playing (the lighting during the interviews is great) and slightly echo-y audio. If she's looking for cheap lav mics, try these. We just bought some and they're pretty amazing for $2 mics.

Subscribed.

u/Blueshadeofred · 10 pointsr/oculus

Well I see how it's convenient with an integrated mic, but a very standard desktop/clip on mic will do the job a heck of a load cheaper, and you can spend the excess money on better headphones or an audio card. Also. Less parts that can be broken on the rift.

Edit: actually I take that back. If it's an integrated mic with no sensitive parts (the bar that carries the mic) and if it would be more like a cellphone mic I would be OK with it. Although the voice quality might not be the best this way.

u/cmiles777 · 9 pointsr/hackintosh

PC Setup (Generated from my old spreadsheet)

u/akaisei · 9 pointsr/buildapcsales

Your link leads to a different color. I think this one will work.

I would say good price, but Amazon and probably the driver will probably expect you to tip. Still makes it lower than Black Friday Price. Then again, some colors are below Black Friday pricing on the regular site right now too, which is a bit hilarious seeing how much attention the Black Friday sale got.

u/ztherion · 9 pointsr/buildapc

Honestly, any headphone marketed as "gaming" will be a rip-off, and pretty much every Xbox 360 headset is crap compared to headphones designed for music listening and production.

You'll get a better deal if you get one of the generic adapter plugs that let you use any headphone and microphone combo with the Xbox. Then get this microphone and a good pair of headphones or IEMs. Here are some threads on head-fi to help you select a pair:

http://www.head-fi.org/a/buying-guide-headphones-by-price-range

http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-208-iems-compared-clear-tune-monitors-ctm-200-added-12-10-11

u/ShadowX22 · 9 pointsr/DotA2

While people are recommending headsets that come with the mic. I'm going to recommend something else. Get a high quality set of over the ear headphones. I'm talking something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50S, Audio Technica ATH-AD700, Sennheiser HD555/595 (The 595's are very similar to the 555's but sound better, there are links around that you can mod your 555's to become 595's), or Sennheiser HD380 Pro. And then attach a Zalman Mic to it.

I have a pair of HD595's and absolutely love them, I can wear them all day and not feel it. They are built like tanks and have amazing sound quality. With my Zalman mic, I not only have a headset that has much higher sound quality than any gaming headset, but I can also use it for VOIP.

I used to have a pair of Creative Fatal1ty MKii, but after picking up my Sennheiser's I can't go back to them. The comfort and sound quality is literally night and day.

Although slightly out of your price range, the two companies make extremely high quality audio equipment. If you look through their offerings you'll definitely find a pair of headphones that will fit your budget. If you watch Amazon you can find that they cut prices dramatically from time to time, I picked up my 595's for around $150, and now they're almost $250.

u/FatS4cks · 9 pointsr/pcgaming

You can get a cheap usb condenser mic. Not ideal over a more expensive xlr mic setup (watch the video I linked at the end, it explains a lot there), but for just gaming it's better than pretty much any headset. If you don't have room on the desk, there's the Antlion Modmic. Overpriced for the sound quality imo, but it should still be better than most headsets. I'm not sure if the a40s have a detachable cable, but if they do you can also get the V-moda boompro. I've used mine for a few years before upgrading to the ATR2500, and it sounds almost as good as the standalone mic and I like the sound signature much more than the Antlion. The only downside being some hiss that the condenser doesn't have, and it needs power from one of the channels for the mic to work, so you need to adjust the center for the headphones. Ideally if you're just using voice chat in games and in programs like Teamspeak, Discord, Mumble or whatever, the most you should be spending is around $50.

Here's a video if you wanna take the plunge and get something more professional for voice overs some time in the future.

u/EMCoupling · 9 pointsr/buildapc

That was a mic I looked at but it seems like they're heavily backordered and a $40 price tag is fairly high.

I ended up getting this mic and I'm satisfied with the audio quality.

Only thing is I have to go mount it on my HD598s because there's no 3.5mm port on the side and I haven't had time to do that yet.

Just wanted to share another perspective for any potential buyers.

u/mynamejesse1334 · 9 pointsr/gamingpc

headphones and separate mic is gonna be the recommendation from most these Sennheisers have given me better sound than any "gaming" headset I've owned (which has been a few...) and are super comfortable. If your budget is around $90 you can easily get a better pair of cans than that and pair it with a ModMic if you're willing to wait a bit for shipping or get the Snowflake from Blue Microphones which is well-reviewed and amazon has fantastic shipping times

If you're still dead-set on a headset I can offer a few recommendations as well

u/PastelNihilism · 9 pointsr/news

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Condenser-Recordings-YouTube-Windows/dp/B01D4HTIOY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540842611&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=computer+mic&psc=1

Its stand IS wonky and cheap. but the mic itself works great.

Theres free open source stuff but it tends not to be as reliable. windows 10 sucks cock. and good softerware costs anywhere between 50-500 bucks. I'm just broke af. I'm a caretaker for my mom, don't get paid for that.

u/Cardsfan1539 · 9 pointsr/SquaredCircle

If you're going to continue making these, which I think you should, you should absolutely invest in a better microphone and learn some sound editing. Take a look at how to do Dynamics Compression and other sound editing tips. You'd be surprised at how much that can improve the overall quality of your videos. You can find really good professional mics for under $150, my recommendation is the Yeti Blue, which they sell pretty much everywhere.

Watch some more "In Under _ Minutes" videos on YouTube, and you'll find they're talking much faster than you. Break up each line and do it as fast and as clear as you can, and pick the best ones and create a Frankenstein's monster mash up of the best takes. Since it's just audio, it won't be jarring as if it were video.

I would also add in something at the end where you recommend to the viewer to check out a specific match/matches, tell us his highest rated Meltzer match/matches or maybe even a personal favorite.

Thumbnails are also key. I know you're a new channel and they won't let you upload your own until you're verified, but that will help you out a lot. Make sure you're consistent with them and your video titles.

Other than that, very cool video and great concept! If you ever need help with them, let me know!

u/Crimtide · 8 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Philips SHP9500S on sale for $51.99 for the next 4 days.

V-moda boom pro Mic is $30. I know it's not 20.. but one of the best for connecting into a pair of headphones that has a removable cable.

u/Soupdeloup · 8 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

In response to the person who has been using it for 5 years, I'd recommend against it. There are better headphones available if you don't specifically search for a 'gaming headset'. I've said before the hyper x cloud sounds horrible from experience and I stick by it.

If you don't search by the gaming headset moniker and instead look for a separate headset/microphone combo you'll be a lot happier.

Personally I enjoy these headphones and microphone, but I've been using them for 2 years so I'm also probably a bit biased/out of the loop. If anyone recommends better, definitely chime in!
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JaVYDbZ82YWRP

Along with this microphone:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1cVYDbZRR7BN2

They are overpriced right now (headset was ~80 when I bought it, microphone was $35) so I'd wait until black Friday or look for a cheap alternative, but regardless I wouldn't go for the hyper x cloud. These are also open back so you'll have a nicer sound but others around you will be able to hear if you've got the volume up.

u/brother_bean · 8 pointsr/sysadmin

I'd say for me, if I were making my own home office and wanted to trick it out:

At minimum a dual monitor setup, but it would be nice to have 3 (I have dual monitors and also the laptop screen running them so it works out to 3.) A nice monitor arm that will hold both (or all 3) monitors to keep the desk clutter free. Something nice that makes both monitors adjustable for you (maybe even a 90 degree rotation so you can code on a vertical screen when you feel like it.)

A nice condenser mic with an arm for it as well. I figure if I were working from home I would probably be doing conference calls more regularly than if I were in the office, so a good condenser mic will make my life easier and make sure I can communicate well. Maybe a blue yeti or blue yeti snowball with a nice boom arm for it like so so I can use it when I want it and then push it away when I don't.

In the same vein, a decent webcam that can clip on to my monitor (or buy one of the above boom arms and attach the camera to it, probably smart for only $15 so you can move it around.)

Definitely a great office chair since you can justify the expense and you're going to be sitting all day.

This one is great regardless of working for home or working from the office, but a nice mouse. I just got a Logitech G502 the other day for gaming as well as work purposes and MAN. I never knew what I was missing out on. I have thumb buttons/extra buttons programmed to copy, paste, delete, winkey + e to open an explorer window, ctrl + t for new tab, and also a key combination to switch my active window to my other monitor so I can quickly move stuff between them without having to click and drag.

Since you're working from home and don't have to worry about bothering other people, I'd definitely buy a nice mechanical keyboard. They're a dream to type on. I used to have an office to myself so I bought one and I miss it dearly now that I'm in a cubicle. In my opinion, well worth the expense.

Again since you're not in an office you could get a nice speaker. Bluetooth to keep the cord clutter down but really anything works. You can go budget or big here.

If you're a whiteboard person, a whiteboard to hang on the wall.

Definitely yes to the dock. I have one here at my office and it's so flipping nice being able to plug in one thunderbolt cable and keep the clutter contained to the back of my desk behind my monitors with the dock.

I'd probably buy a nice standing or desk light that still uses filament bulbs to make it warm/easy on the eyes. Ample lighting. And probably a plant or two just to make it look nice and feel good being there.

That's all I can think of. Can you tell I'm living vicariously through you? I know you said must haves, so if I were going to buy the above in order, it would be monitors > dock > mouse > blue yeti snowball > mic stand > camera > camera stand

u/Timmone · 8 pointsr/buildapcsales

I ordered the Blue Yeti Blackout Edition earlier today off of the Amazon Prime Now site for $66.02 shipped.

It began at $71.09 and then I used the 10PRIMENOW code for an extra $10 off. This left me, after taxes, at $66.02 shipped. Not to mention that Prime Now got it to my door in two hours.

So, you can give this link a try, if you're looking for a mic at a similar price point. https://primenow.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2?m=A1VPEJV7O66L91&qid=1482086910&sr=1-0&ref_=pn_sr_sg_0_img_A1VPEJV7O66L91

u/funktion · 8 pointsr/gamingpc

the zalman zm-mic1 will be perfect for your needs. it clips on to the cable of your current headphones, and has clips all along the microphone cable so you don't have a messy tangle of wires. i use it all the time when playing bc2 and killing floor, works perfectly. best $5 i've spent on a mic ever.


u/GokuDude · 8 pointsr/gamingpc

Definitely look into a Headphone + Attachable Mic Combo

I recommend the JVC HARX900's With a Zalman mic that you can clip on the headphones

If you do end up pushing your budget, I don't really recommend the G35's like the other guy (No offense, really) I do on the other hand recommend the Audio Technica AD-700's, if you get these for gaming they will last you a lifetime, they are built very well too, I love Audio-Technica for that

u/MuskratRambler · 8 pointsr/linguistics

TL;DR I ended up using this lavalier microphone, with the TASCAM DR-05 recorder, putting my equipment total cost at $110.

I conducted some sociolinguistic fieldwork over the summer and I researched fairly extensively to find something within my budget but with the technical specifications I required. I took extensive notes on my thought process, so here's a summary.

So, getting a bit techy here, you're going to need a microphone and a recorder. Those are two separate pieces of equipment. The microphone is what captures the sound and turns it into an electronic current, and the recorder is what turns that current into something the computer understands. Some recorders have a built-in microphone, but you don't want to use that for phonetic studies, so you'll have to get separate pieces. Also, if you have any technical requirements (Hz requirements, for example), both the recorder and the microphone will need to be able to handle that. So you'll need a good one of each.

Even though I already have a decent microphone (the popular Blue Yeti), I felt like I needed something different for several reasons. The Yeti requires a power source: it's meant to be plugged into a computer. But I didn't like that setup. Not only would it be a bit intimidating (not to mention the microphone itself is intimidating), but it's bad acoustically since the noise from my computer would surely get captured. The Yeti ideally also should be about a foot from the speaker's mouth, which, again, makes people a bit nervous. If I move it further, I could turn the sensitivity up, but it would capture ambient noise (fans, AC, fridge, etc.). I considered a setup that didn't involve my computer, but that requires a different power source and special equipment, and that's a pain (and it's expensive).

I also considered just using my iPhone as a recorder, and buying a microphone specifically designed to work with it (they exist). The quality is decent enough for most people, but not for phoneticians. Also, they are not compatible with any other piece of equipment. Either they plug into the lightning connector or the headphone jack, but the 3.5mm headphone thingie has 3 stripes instead of 2, making it incompatible as a microphone with any other recorder (that's all I know on that topic).

I decided the TASCAM DR-05 was the best recorder for my purposes. They have bigger and better ones (like the DR-22WL or the DR-40), but they were too much for me: I didn't need to record multiple tracks simultaneously, or a huge memory, or a separate iPhone app, or a guitar tuner or anything. A very similar family of recorders is the Zoom family, and the Zoom H1 is comparable to the TASCAM DR-05 and is also a very popular. I ended up turning to youtube and found this video as well as this comparison chart. It's a bit long-winded and technical, but it did help me decide on the one I wanted.

The next task was to find a microphone. I decided a lavalier would be the most unobtrusive. There are tons of cheap microphones on Amazon, but you need to look carefully at the technical specs to make sure they aren't garbage. Tip: if they don't list the technical specs, it's probably not what you want. The best video I found for comparing the lavalier mics was this one.

I'm pretty satisfied with the recording quality. I found that the microphone caught the speech pretty well while blocking out background noise. I recorded a mono track at 48kHz and 20-bits instead of the standard 44.1kHz and 16-bit. Turned out to be about a gigabyte per hour of speech. As I'm going through these though, I realize they're a bit quiet, probably because I turned the sensitivity down in an attempt to filter out background noise. Also, I noticed people would fiddle with the wire while talking, though I haven't noticed this affecting the recorder yet. It did pick up noises if people scratched their shirt near the microphone or if they had a long beard.

I will say that I brought my Yeti as a backup, and ended up using it twice. Luckily it was a very quiet room we were in, and the quality was superior than my other setup. But, the speech was a bit stilted and people were a bit more formal with me as we sat at a table with a giant microphone sitting between us. So if you're interested in a conversational speaking style, a big set up wouldn't work.

My project mostly dealt with generally-lower-middle class white folks in the US, and I'm not particularly interested in super fine-tuned phonetic information. So the setup I had was sufficient for my project, though laboratory phonologists would probably want something better quality.

I would say to do some research on technical specifications of this equipment and decide on what you absolutely need. This will depend on your research question and the field site. If you're going to be in the middle of the jungle, you'll need something to really block out background noise. If you're sitting middle-class homes, you don't need that as much. If you want discourse and conversational data, you'll want a recorder that can handle multiple tracks simultaneously so you'll need either one fancy recorders or two separate ones. Then look at the equipment available on the market, set a budget, and find out what you can get. Just don't skimp on anything because you'll regret it later.

The end. Hope that helps.

u/AndrewTheConlanger · 8 pointsr/conlangs

If you have the money, I'd suggest investing in a Blue Yeti or a similar condenser microphone, or one specifically tailored for podcasting. The audio quality isn't terrible, but given this already very-well edited video, the audio quality should match the video quality.

u/headphonehalo · 8 pointsr/Games

None, 5.1 and 7.1 headphones are a scam.. or at the very least redundant.

http://www.overclock.net/t/640943/why-5-1-headphones-are-a-scam-with-pictures

If you have to go for a traditional headset, Sennheiser's usually a good bet.

Otherwise you can just buy a pair of high quality headphones and a clip-on mic like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

As long as you avoid koss, bose, logitech, turtlebeach, beats, skullcandy, steelseries, razor and creative, you should be fine. USB headphones are usually pretty bad, as well.

http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide

(As for which of these you can use on consoles, I guess that depends on the console.)

u/-c0de- · 8 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

>Get a working microphone, or if you already have one, use it

Here is a great inexpensive mic that you can add to a regular stereo headset: Zalman Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone

u/GlumChampion · 8 pointsr/gamingpc

Samson SR850s + Zalman Mic. The samsons are amazing and blow every other headset I've heard out of the water. They are the same headphones as the Superlux 668Bs, so perhaps you can find them on ebay more cheaply than amazon.
Here's a head-fi review of the SR850s.

If you want something more expensive, see this Head-fi thread.

u/thegodofpies · 8 pointsr/truegaming

Instead of getting a headset I would recommend a Clip-on mic and a pair of headphones as headsets generally have pretty shitty quality compared to getting headphones and a microphone separately. Head-Fi is an excellent resource for finding good ones.

u/thisisnotgood · 8 pointsr/truetf2

> I'm in the market for a headset

I highly recommend buying a nice pair of headphones (ATH AD700 are a favorite for gaming) and then a mic like this clip on zalman or the antlion modmic. You almost always get better sound quality (playback and recording) for the money and a wider choice of headphones.

u/ProPencilPusher · 7 pointsr/gaming

I'm gonna be that guy, and say something like Sennheiser HD558 or Audio Technica ATH-M50s with a Zalmann clip on mic or standard desktop mic.

Not as elegant but will sound MUCH better than most, if not all, of the mic + headphone combos.

u/Robert_Skywalker · 7 pointsr/pcmasterrace
u/Quinnelton · 7 pointsr/AskGames

You're going to be doing your ears and the ears of the people you're talking a disservice to by getting a "Gaming Headset." I've owned a Steelseries Siberia v2 for a couple years now and I regret it every time I use them.

Average is the greatest compliment I can give them. Average soundstage, average bass, average highs and average mic quality. And if you're going to be spending ~$90 on a head set you want something that will be more than average.

This is what I wish I went with years ago and what I still wish I could justify buying while my Siberia is functioning:

  • $95 Audio Technica ATH-AD700 - "Good for Gaming, Movies (very open soundstage). Good bass response but not bass presence (not thumpy). Comfortable and very very very large." -HeadFi

  • $190 Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 80 ohms - "BASS!!! Great soundstage for a closed can. Very good movie and gaming can.+ -HeadFi

  • $10 Zalman Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone - Clip on mic that attaches to your headphone cable. Everything I've heard about this mic have been glowing reviews, amazing sound and fantastic sensitivity.

    By going with a pair of headphones that are high quality and feature an exceptional soundstage, which basically means how far around you you can hear (good for picking up footsteps and locating bullet shots), and top of the line sound reproduction you're setting yourself up to have the best of both worlds, gaming and music.

    This is all coming from someone who wishes they had more money to spend on audiophile gear. Make sure to check out /r/audiophile as well, they have a lot of good information there as well.

    [http://www.head-fi.org/a/buying-guide-headphones-by-price-range]
u/squidwalk · 7 pointsr/truetf2

If you get combo phones/mic, you'll be getting a worse setup than getting them individually. Gaming headsets aren't worth the extra price.

When it comes to headphones, you have to consider your purpose. For TF2, you won't want to hear outside noise and you want something you can wear for a while. That usually means cans. I couldn't imagine wearing buds for such a long time, it would irritate the heck out of my ears. I use Denon AH-D1001s myself, and I can't complain. Before I had the money for those though, I rocked Sony MDR-XD200s. They also sounded great, and were even a little looser on my head. And if you don't like them, they come with so much cord you can hang yourself >_<.

For mics, you don't really need much clarity for voice. I used the basic Logitec Desktop Mic for a decade until it blew out, then I replaced it with a Blue Snowball for podcasting. A friend that does TV editing used it professionally for years, and it's a great mic.

So if you're going cheap, you'll be way better with the MDR-XD200 and the Logitech desktop mic than with an $80 headset.

u/novel__ · 7 pointsr/truetf2

There's no way you can be on a team without a mic.

Price an issue?

  • This Clip On Mic is only 8 dollars and is pretty high quality too.

  • If you can afford to go higher I can recommend a Blue Snowball for $60.

  • Also, maybe a CAD U1 for $30.

    Even a headset will do. Make sure you enable push to talk and are using headphones.

    Are you afraid? Get over it. Sorry for the bluntness, but consider your team to be friends. People you'd play any game with and still have a good time. If they aren't people you can relate to, don't join their team. It's that simple. Find people you can relate to easily. Find people that won't yell at you. Find people that will crack the occasional joke and laugh at stupid/amazing plays. You will create incredible bonds with these people, and have lifelong friends. These people must be more important to you than a random lobby player, so talk to them!

    And to be honest... most teams don't take people who can't/won't talk. Even if you were Clockwork or Ruwin.

    So, get a mic.
u/SigmaEleven · 7 pointsr/buildapc

Audio Technica ATH-M30x seem to be a good entry-level enthusiast headset but coming in at £60 at amazon I figure you could find better prices elsewhere for that headset. Personally I think it sounds pretty similar to the ATH-M50 while being loads cheaper in my area.

Or the Sennheiser HD 202, it's quite decent for cheap. Also comfortable.

Edit: Here's some cheap clip-on mic in case you game:

  • Neewer - Cheap as dirt and has fairly good reviews.
  • Zalman - Heavily recommended by some but I've heard complaints that it picks too much background noise or such.
u/alexistukov · 7 pointsr/hardware

Standard recommendation for high quality headphone/microphone combo is a Sennheiser HD555 with a Zalman Clip-on Mic.

I have them both and I find they work well and that they work well together.

u/BobUeckerlele · 7 pointsr/podcasts

I recommend a Yeti.

It's not what I use but my setup doesn't work for what you're looking for. This is a solid mic, in my opinion.



u/AgentSmithRadio · 7 pointsr/Christianity

My dental work is finally done. Complete. Finished. I'm not going back for a while. Good riddance.

So, my church has been trying to get into streaming for the last year. Just a basic type of stream with a single camera pointing at a couch, with some live music and a reading of that week's sermon. The church board allocated $3000 to the project, their blessing, and then nothing happened for months.

A couple weeks ago, they tried their first stream. The camera "broke" so they streamed on a cellphone with a bitrate resembling pre-2000 internet videos. The next week was the same thing. Then, they got the camera "working" but the framerate was low, the image was stuttery and it was blurry like it was zoomed in and not in HD. The audio was also really echoy, and the lighting was just light coming from the pastor's office window.

I'm a media guy, and while my specialty is mostly in radio/audio tech, I've done work with streaming and video production in the past. Knowing that the budget would be tight, I came in with a list of recommendations to vastly improve the quality of the streams and to teach basic broadcasting procedures. What I walked into was a bit of a trainwreck.

The church administrator was tasked with acquiring the streaming equipment. After a false start with a video camera that couldn't stream video, he ended up getting a DSLR camera. The image quality is actually quite nice, but it has to be fully charged before the stream, whatever. He bought a USB 3.0 video link cable for the camera, which actually works brilliantly, but nobody involved knew that a USB 3.0 cable goes into a USB 3.0 slot. They were putting it into USB 2.0 slots and wondering why the video was absolutely terrible.

My church has an absolute wealth of microphones of all different styles for many different purposes. Instead of buying a cheap XLR interface or splurging on a USB soundboard, the admin bought a Blue Yeti. Aside from being useless as a room mic, it not only cost more, but the audio quality is vastly worse than even the cheapest stage mics we have on hand. I'm sure one of the pastors can find a use for this (I know that they record stuff for people), it has no place anywhere near someone's streaming setup. I have to lend/give my current XLR-interface from home to rectify this.

Speaking of audio, the office they chose to stream in has a reverb problem. I get that they don't want to spend a lot of money or convert the room into a studio (I mean, it is a pastor's office), but the echo is too distracting for the average person. If the audio sucks, nobody is going to want to watch this thing. I get to talk with the property team this Sunday to get some hooks installed along the walls to hang some old, heavy blankets from. They can hide them away when they're not filming, and it will make a massive difference to the echo issue. If we somehow don't have blankets on hand, that's probably the easiest donation to ever ask for.

When the blankets go up, I need the office window covered, because the natural lighting is absolutely terrible. It makes everyone look flat, kinda washed out, and casts shadows on people's faces. I'm gonna try to wrangle up the ~$150 required to get a basic 2-box lighting kit that can be stored when not streaming.

So, they decided to stream with OBS, which gets my approval, but there are issues. They're using a 4-year-old laptop, which surprisingly isn't the limiting factor here. Nobody knew what they were doing with settings, so they were streaming in 733p and outputting at an even worse resolution. They also couldn't figure out how to remove the camera overlay that showed up on the screen, so they had zoomed in to crop that out, and tried streaming like that. Despite using the USB mic, they were only taking in laptop microphone audio. They turned the program on, figured out how to get the camera to feed, and then hit stream. I have no other explanation.

Simply said, I am taking over this project. Everything I said here is fundamental to basic broadcasting, and is the cheapest professional-quality setup I can currently imagine that won't be total jank. I hope there's budget left, but I think the entire $3000 was spent on the streaming couch, camera, usb mic, the camera cable and other nonsense.

I've got a lot of work to do. I told people involved in the project that I'm experienced with streaming and broadcasting production and offered insight throughout, which was ignored. I can't believe how out of hand this whole thing got.

u/Clockw0rk · 7 pointsr/MensRights

More lies to keep the propaganda machine burning.

Oh no, the Black Yeti Mic on amazon is more expensive than the Silver Yeti Mic. They're clearly being racist!

Or, you know, companies have MSRPs and buying things in bulk can reduce the price. Which do you think sells more, the gender neutral scooter, or the pink one?

It's a free market, ladies. Companies wouldn't charge you more for pink shit if you didn't fucking buy it. That's not sexism, that's the difference between an informed consumer and a useful idiot.

Occam's razor is the quick death of most misogyny claims. "Is this a global conspiracy against half of the population?!" .. No, it's just you being a fucking tool.

u/Russ916 · 7 pointsr/hardwareswap

Together these would go for around $90 to $100 brand new after taxes.

SPH9500S from Newegg for $54.99

VMODA BoomPro Mic from Amazon for $29.99

So for me it would come out $32.46 for the mic and $58.98 for the headphones $91.44 after CA taxes.


u/omnomanom · 7 pointsr/buildapcsales

I don't think so, but you can always get something like https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01IRCXC9S

or even the V-Moda BoomPro mic

but you'll need a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter as well. (e: and some modding due to the twist-lock, Youtube has guides)

edit: Looks like there is bundle @ $79 which includes a mic, not many details on it though. See my post here.

u/MechAegis · 7 pointsr/buildapcsales

Is it possible to use the V-moda boom mic with this?

u/viosdr · 7 pointsr/FireEmblemHeroes

Overall they seemed like decent beginner tips, however

  • I'd recommend lowering the volume of the background music(maybe change it to something more ambient)
  • If you plan on doing this longtem I'd also recomend investing in a better camera & webcam sample webcam & sample mic
  • maybe add some fire emblem artwork on one side then information or a bullet list of what you're talking about with links to that part of the video to replace the black bars, such as mantastic
u/Wulf6489 · 7 pointsr/buildapcsales

These are always on sale for about $58 but figured the $46 was a pretty good deal. I bought the open box deal a few weeks ago and there was nothing wrong with them, aside from the box being torn up, but that is just my own experience, yours may differ.

So far these things are fantastic! I have them paired with a V-Moda Boompro and everything works and sounds great. There is a large community for these and a lot of tutorials on how to change out the pads and whatnot.

 

 

Here are a few links for you all

 

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New ---> $57.99

 

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V-Moda Boompro ---> $29.98 + Free Shipping

 

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Review

 

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Modded

 

Thingiverse

 

Replacement pad adapter for sale on Ebay.

 

Replacement pads without pad adapter

 

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Tuning

 

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Discussion Thread

 

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u/faster3200 · 7 pointsr/gaming

First, let me say this: all headphones are surround sound. You only have two places that you can hear from and headphones literally surround them. Surround sound (5.1, 7.1, etc.) in speakers is nice since in order to hear from all directions without getting too technical you need speakers around you. If you see 5.1 or 7.1 headphones, that means they just stuffed a ton of low quality drivers into their phones and is a good sign they are nothing but marketing and that you should avoid them.

Also, if you see a headset that is usb that means it uses it's own sound card essentially, which may be good or bad for you depending on your setup.

For gaming specifically you want headphones with a good sound-stage. There is no gaming headset on the market that compares to getting some good phones plus mic. Sony MDR-V6 and Creative Aurvana Live (rebadged Denon AH-D1001) are a decent choices for your price range. You can always get a desktop mic, a clip-on mic, or better yet find a Labtec LVA-7330 on ebay and do some simple modding and you have yourself a headset with removable mic.

u/guamaniantreerunner · 7 pointsr/truetf2

I got this one and it's great considering I already had awesome headphones.

u/yuv9 · 7 pointsr/buildapcsales

I personally chose the 558s, but I'm using them exclusively on my desktop so I don't have to worry about noise leaking out at home or carrying an amp around with me.

Also for gaming I use this.

Much cheaper and excellent audio quality.

u/drgohome · 7 pointsr/buildapcsales

I don't know about BEST mic, but I recently bought this tripod mic. It's a very good quality mic for quite a low price as well. My friends say I sound better on it than I did with the mic on my Logitech G430's.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D4HTIOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/NoahTheDuke · 7 pointsr/DotA2

The Blue Yeti will set him back $100 and will improve his sound to near-studio qualities. I don't know why he doesn't get one.

u/Helicuor · 7 pointsr/GameDeals

I just figure since most people want nice headphones for listening to music you should probably get a pair of nicer ones and use a separate mic.

Also try this.

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/Shaggy_One · 7 pointsr/pcgaming

If your headphones have a removable cord w/ 3.5mm jack then the Vmoda Boompro is really where it's at. Cheaper and from what I've seen better sound quality. You also don't have to stick anything on your headphones in order to make it work when compared to the ModMic. I own a ModMic 4.0 and have been kinda kicking myself for not getting a boom pro.

u/Turbosack · 7 pointsr/buildapc

You'll get better sound quality for a better price buying a good pair of regular headphones and adding a mic. Specificially I would suggest getting a pair with a detachable cord and adding this mic.

As for the wireless route, that's a bit more complicated, but you could still pair a set of wireless headphones with an external mic and getting something nice. I have this set of wireless headphones from Sony and really like them, although you could probably do better for $300. For the mic, I would get something like the Blue Snowball.

u/kn33 · 7 pointsr/OverwatchUniversity

I bought this mic that works well for me:

V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/

u/QuipA · 6 pointsr/headphones

Boom Pro might have been easier ;)

u/Dissentient · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW +
www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/Xant_JTJ · 6 pointsr/headphones
u/The_drum_killa · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Do you have any pair of headphone at all? If so I would recommend this VMODA boom mic

u/LoneWulfMcQuade · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace
u/Bioniclegenius · 6 pointsr/buildapc

I'm currently using a Yeti Blue and a pair of Sennheiser HD598SRs. Planning on switching to a Modmic 5 in the future, for more easy plug-and-play with a straight headphone jack, rather than messing around with a USB mic that I have to unplug to switch my audio back to speakers.

u/obviouslyaman · 6 pointsr/CybersexWorkers

Open Source Software

u/SgtKashim · 6 pointsr/Guitar

You have a couple of options, but the webcam and mic just... aren't going to cut it. You'll never get the sound mixed right. Best bet is going to be capture the audio and video separately, then re-combine. The problem is I've never met a camera that really captures good sound. You can get decent sound by using a video-capable DSLR with external mic connections... but you'll spend $3k - $5k to get that sort of a setup working right.

I'm assuming the primary focus here is the audio, so you can probably get away with the webcam for the video, or any digital camera that's video capable. The key to making it look good will be lighting, more than the camera. If you have a couple of halogen worklights around you can use those as cheap stage lighting. Failing that, position yourself in the sunlight from a window. Make sure the background behind you is free of distracting stuff like old clothes, random papers, etc. Even a cheap, crappy camera can usually take decent images and video if you give it enough light to work with.

Software: You'll need something like Audacity - which is free and pretty easy to use. Does everything you need.

On to hardware: Two options. I'll give you the expensive one first, then the hackier way.

If you're going for absolute audio quality, you'll need a large diaphragm condenser mic. You'll want a mic for each channel you want to capture - so one for the vocal, one for the instrument. Expect to spend ~$100 per mic give or take. Monoprice has a decent one a little cheaper. Craigslist is a good source. When you get into mics, it's as fidgety a question as "which guitar is the best" - but that's your starting place. You'll need to run the mics into a mixer board (and condenser mics usually use phantom power, so your mixer needs to support that). Again, Monoprice has some decent sub-$100 options, or you can chase Craigslist. Figure this will cost you $300 to $350 after mics, cables, stands, and mixer. You can easily spend $$$$$$ as you get better stuff, but that's the basic setup.

The cheaper way - something like a Zoom H2N. Since these will do stereo recording, I tend to hang one off a mic stand horizontally halfway between my guitar and face. That lets me catch (mostly) the voice on the right channel and (mostly) the guitar on the left. After that I can do corrections and relative volume on each at least mostly separately.

The third alternative would be a USB mic like the Blue Yeti on the desk, use the computer's webcam to record video and the audio from the mic at the same time. I have a friend who's an operatic tenor, and he records his video auditions this way. I don't have the details on the software he's using, though. The H2N I linked above can be used the same way - put it in USB mic mode, record audio and video at the same time.

Given what you're trying to accomplish, I'd recommend the H2N, and depending on just how lazy you want to be either record separately and recombine, or use it as a stereo USB mic. But you really do want a way to separate the vocals and the instrument at least a little to fix specific things on each side and match the volumes a bit.

I didn't do a stunning job with it, but about 30 minutes ago I did a quick demo of a song on the H2n. I love mine, anyway...

Edit

You can also get a better USB webcam. Many Point-n-Shoot digital cameras also can be used as a USB recording device.

u/YoungCovii · 6 pointsr/hardwareswap

The microphone you have is a blue snowball non ice version. The Blue yeti is a completely different mic.

u/ConflictNerd · 6 pointsr/Yogscast

I believe they currently use something like the sE2200a which has been discontinued. If I'm not mistaken, Lewis uses the sE2200a II and the same mic was used to record Simon's vocals on Diggy Diggy Hole (based on the live-action video).

I personally use the Badaax UM900 (not to plug, but you can find an example of me using it here) which isn't exactly studio quality, but certainly gets the job done nicely. If you're looking for something that's more entry-level, there's always the Samson CO1U, the Blue Yeti, the Blue Spark Digital, or the Blue Spark.


All of these are very good microphones, and you should be able to find various tests of them on YouTube. Hope this helps. :)

u/123kyran123 · 6 pointsr/buildapc

There are actually a few great ones for less than $110!

  • Samson Meteor.

  • Blue Snowball. I highly recommend this one! It's great quality and picks up your voice very nicely.

  • Blue Yeit is an excellent alternative. Better than the two above mentioned mics, but is $110...
u/thecrispybacon · 6 pointsr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

I bought one of these that clips on to my headphones cable fine. You can also just fold the collar of your shirt over as well. Might want to get a sleeve to keep it together with your headphone cable. I don't really use a mic often though so I don't mind 2 cables when using it too much.

u/ronaldgoddamnreagan · 6 pointsr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD-681-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00BWUHHYE

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

Really good headphones for an excellent price. 7.1 is just a fancy marketing technique and a good pair of headphones is more than you'll need.

Mic is excellent as well, it clips on the cable of the headphone.

There is a white version of the headphones if you want, http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD-681-Professional-Monitoring-Headphones/dp/B00CAG1ZG0/ref=pd_sim_MI_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=00MCGHWWKXXYERJ2ZWW6

u/mr_roo · 6 pointsr/Games

I wouldn't recommend any traditional gaming headsets, you would do better to get a good pair of headphones and a separate mic. Gaming headsets have good mics, but the speakers are almost always lacking compared to similarly priced headphones.

I've used many headsets from Logitech, Steelseries, Razer, Turtle Beach, and a few other companies, and anything from Sennheiser, Audio Technica, Beyerdynamic, Denon, AKG, or the multitude of quality audiophile manufacturers, will give you far better audio.


Sennheiser makes the only really good headsets in my opinion, the PC350 and PC360, but they are expensive at around $200, and don't sound as good as the HD598's for about the same price.

Steelseries makes okay headsets, but are over priced for the audio quality. The 5Hv2 and 7H are incredibly comfortable, and the Siberia v2 are quite comfy as well (not if you have a large head though, I have 7 7/8 hat size and was fatigued in an hour). Also their build quality is very good. They produce very accurate locational noise, but be warned as Steelseries headsets have no bass at all at the cost of having very clear footstep identification.

I wouldn't even consider Razer products as their build quality is sub-optimal.

Check out: reddit.com/r/audiophile and reddit.com/r/headphones for all the info you want on good headphones.

Also www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide is a good place to start.

For gaming I use Audio Technica ATH-AD700 and Zalman Zm-Mic1. The AD700's don't have a large bass presence, so bass thumps don't interfere with footsteps and important locational noise (which they produce very accurately). These are by far the most comfortable headphones I have ever had on. The ModMic is also a very good mic option for any headphone.


Do a little research on the audio sub-reddits and you will find the perfect solution for your needs.

u/mmmm_goldfish · 6 pointsr/pcgaming

Sorry, it's over budget but here is my setup:

Headphones (Really quite amazing for the price):
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HARX700-Precision-Sound-Headphones/dp/B0013OWPV4

Clip on Mic:
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

If you shop around, you may be able to find them cheaper. I wouldn't have bothered mentioning my setup knowing it's over budget but I researched and scrutinized for a solid month when I made these purchases and these seemed to be as good as it gets under $50

Edit:
Looks like there are cheaper mics with good ratings here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007792%204024&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS&PageSize=20

u/Ezerus · 6 pointsr/buildapc

how about just a microphone?

Zahlman Zm-Mic1

much cheaper, good sound. Should serve you just fine for VOIP

u/jcbevns · 6 pointsr/makemychoice

Beater headphones and get this Mic. Zalman ZM

I have a nice set of Audio-Technicas that I use for music but needed a mic. This satisfied ALL my needs.

u/sci_comes_1st · 6 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

For question number one, PLEASE get a headset and a microphone BEFORE you start playing. Here is a link to a good mic for a cheap price

u/ebol4anthr4x · 6 pointsr/AskGames

No, do not buy surround sound headsets, even if you play CSS. I spent around $100 for my pair of 5.1 surround sound headphones (Tritton was the brand -- the audio division of Mad Catz), and while they were a very blatant step up from the shitty generic Logitech headsets I'd used in the past, they are not even close to the quality you get when you just purchase a normal pair of high-quality headphones, especially considering how much more expensive they were.

Immediately after going through two different pairs of surround sound headsets, I decided to just buy normal headphones and a separate microphone for voice chat. I currently use a JVC HARX900 and a Zalman mic, which will cost you about $70 altogether, but it's well worth it in my opinion. The sound quality is fantastic, and most FPS games are made well enough that you can get distinguish sound coming from different directions, even with stereo headphones.

Surround sound headphones are entirely unnecessary, and I wish someone had been there to tell me that before I bought mine.

As a side note, listening to music on stereo headphones vs. a surround sound headset will make no difference, as pretty much 99% of music is 2 channel anyway, so having 5 speakers makes no difference. Yes, it can be upmixed to 5.1, but if you just buy a good pair of stereo headphones, it will sound equal to, if not better, than the surround sound headphones.

u/derpingUSA · 6 pointsr/PS4

After searching through a ton of thread I settled on the [Philips SHP9500s] (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190&cm_re=philip_shp9500-_-26-138-190-_-Product) and a [vmoda boom pro mic] (https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517508626&sr=1-1&keywords=v+moda+boom+pro). This was a super popular option for those that wanted a solid set of headphones that weren't just for gaming. All around great sound, though not that bass heavy. Build quality is amazing for the price, and versatile since the (very good) mic can be removed. Also, You'll need to jack up the volume and it's a little big for small heads.

u/m1stertim · 6 pointsr/audioengineering

No. XLR to 3.5mm really only works for pluging 3.5mm out into a mic preamp.

But you can get a USB mic that will sound better for cheaper than that.

u/brandon7s · 6 pointsr/PS4

I have a couple audiophile quality headphones (newest being my Hifiman HE-400i). I use a cheap lapel clip-on mic along with a 4-pole y-splitter adapter. Plug the headphones and mic into their spots on the splitter and then plug the splitter into your controller (or Mixamp, which I use). Works great.

u/iNoScopedRFK · 6 pointsr/insurgency

What's your budget?

General rule of thumb is to avoid headsets. You can get a much better sound and a better mic if you buy them separately. Do a search in /r/headphones or on head-fi.org and I think most people would agree. Not to say that all headsets are terrible but you can just get a much better bang for your buck if you buy them separately.

If you're doing it on my budget, my recommendation would be these headphones (Superlux HD 681) and this mic. If you can spend more money that opens up many, many more options.

If you want to do more reading, check out head-fi.org. Everything you need to know is available there.

u/Starionn · 6 pointsr/headphones

Take those K7XX's, throw in a 3 pin mini xlr to 3.5mm and a boompro mic, and baby you've got yourself a stew a top-tier gaming headset.

^If ^you ^don't ^have ^an ^external ^mic, ^which ^I'm ^just ^assuming ^you ^don't ^since ^you ^were ^coming ^from ^the ^Game ^Ones.

u/B00STERGOLD · 6 pointsr/PUBGXboxOne

Ill give you my setup. Great for games and a nice set of headphones for day to day music. You can shop around for better prices.

Headset

Mic

u/logicbound · 6 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

Not a headset... but I went with headphones and mic.

u/Derel1ct · 6 pointsr/asmr

For ear to ear type things you're going to really want 2 separate mics, a normal stereo mic just won't give you really noticeable stereo sound.

Assuming that you're recording on a computer, something like 2 of these would be better in my opinion.

In the future, something like this would be good before stepping up into something more professional.

u/wraithtek · 6 pointsr/buildapcsales

Silver is also the same price. (Other colors are $89.)

u/NekoLas90 · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Ooooh misinterpreted the replacement suggestions lol I'm looking at the Sennheiser HD 598 open back here but the closed back are cheaper and might suit you better, you can buy something like this if you need a mic.

u/Pegthaniel · 6 pointsr/headphones

It's very solid. I enjoy it quite a bit for voice chat, and it's directionality means my mechanical keyboard doesn't get picked up quite as much.

That being said: if you've got room in your life (IE your headphones utilize a standard 3.5mm jack at the headphone end) for something like the V Moda mic it's a little cheaper for close to the same thing.

u/Morgneer · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I don't know what OP's pricerange is, but I would HIGHLY recommend avoiding any kind of "gaming" headphones, and go for a solid pair of audiophile headphones with a mic attatchment for when playing games. Anyone looking into headphones should definitely checkout the weekly advice threads on /r/headphones.

u/CynicalTree · 6 pointsr/buildapc

You should probably buy the V-Moda BoomPro as it does exactly what you want.

That particular setup (SHP9500 + BoomPro) is pretty popular on r/headphones.

I had something similar until I upgraded to the Fidelio X2 (Phillip's really nice higher-end set of headphones)

u/Nilick · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Don't get a gaming headset.

Get a nice pair of headphones with a removable cord and this:

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/Sopdope69 · 6 pointsr/headphones

Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Microphone - Noise Cancelling with Mute Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hjFnDbC6MMVXR

I haven’t found anything better for cheaper. If you select no mute switch it’s like 6 bucks cheaper.

u/schwat · 6 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

The same headphones I would recommend for anything. ATH-M50s. If you shop around you can find them for ~$100.

http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/top-picks/audio-technica-ath-m50.php

I spent a lot of time shopping around and comparing before settling on those & I have to say there really isn't anything that compares for a comparable price.

Then just get a cheap clip-on mic (like this) and you're good to go.

Whatever you do don't waste money on a "gaming headset". You'll be happier in the long run if you buy a decent set of cans & a separate mic. And DEFINITELY don't be suckered into a pair of "5.1 headphones" that have multiple drivers per ear. A good set of stereo headphones + virtual surround will kick the shit out of them every time.

u/Kairu927 · 6 pointsr/Games

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

Skip coffee for a couple days and bam, you've got a solid microphone equivalent to those that are installed in many combination headsets.

u/nubbinator · 6 pointsr/buildapc

Monoprice headphones and the Zalman clip on mic. It's the best setup you can do in your budget. It's the only pair of super cheap headphones that I've actually seen the people at head-fi.org rave about. No headsets are going to be all that great on your budget...or in general for that matter, so go for a separate mic and headphone.

u/Kinaestheticsz · 6 pointsr/buildapc

He has some good advice. But for the love of all that is holy. Please do not buy a "gaming" headset.

Invest in a good pair of headphones and attach something like a Antlion Mod-Mic to it. You'll end up with far better sound, a similar if not better mic, for around the same or cheaper price as those "high end gaming" headsets.

Something like this: Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 $99 + Antlion ModMic $32 or Zalman Zm-Mic1 Clip-On Mic $6.99

Gives you a set of incredibly good sounding headphones for both music and gaming, and a mic comparable to the one you are going to find on any headset out there (no matter how expensive, unless you want to go super high end).

If you don't like the look of the ATH-AD700s, then browse through this wonderful thread/font of knowledge on headphones at Head-Fi.org: Link.

As for mechanical keyboards, the Steelseries 6Gv2 Cherry MX Black is a good choice.

In terms of mice, I suggest you go to your local computer shop and try out mice there with your hand. You need to find one that fits the way you like to grip your mouse and one that is fit for you. I'd even recommend the same with the mechanical keyboards. A place like Frys is a great place to test them out as the regularly have the mechanical keyboards out on display to test.

u/NeverQuiteEnough · 6 pointsr/changemyview

Only the uber gamer has a mic and headphones?

My mic cost 8 dollars, it is the size of a quarter and provides perfectly serviceable audio quality, despite the fact that it is currently hidden somewhere under the mess that is my desk.

My headphones are cheap earbuds. My bet is the average household has three of these things, they cost less than a burger and I've had this pair long enough to have forgotten when I acquired it.

One doesn't need an overpriced neon gaming headset to talk to people online, whether it is playing games with friends who've moved out of state or geographically distant family. And it certainly doesn't have to be integrated with the device. If I buy a VR headset today, I would need to make zero changes to my $15 audio input and output to play with friends immediately.

I think you must not have seen this type of mic, otherwise I don't understand how you can hold the view you do.

u/Kornillious · 6 pointsr/buildapcsales

yes, but you would need to get a mic with it, that is what Im doing. the best one I could fined http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R98JVVU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A34JWT04R7KMFW
Edit: thanks for downvoting me stranger.

u/SinisterHumanoid · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

ATH-M50x's with brainwavz pads since the stock ones are thin and will fall apart after a year of heavy use. And a ModMic.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ - $150~

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Hybrid-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGGG3KY - $30~

https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98O6R4 - $50~

Of course if you already have a mid the ModMic isn't needed. OR for just twice the price cut the second cord attached to your skull and get an AT2020 and even a Scarlett Solo for the best sound possible.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK - $100~

https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM - $100~

u/G_Sully · 6 pointsr/headphones

Audio Technica AD700 are pretty much the standard audiophile reccomendation when it comes to sub-$150 gaming headphones. Pair it with a Zalman Zm-Mic1 and I can pretty much guarantee you that you will never touch a gaming headset again. The AKGs are a good option but I would opt for the AD700 if you can spare the extra $15. They offer a better soundstage which is critical for gaming as it gives you a better sense of your surroundings.

u/canyousaysanity · 6 pointsr/gaming

i'm using a pair of audio technica ath-m50's (which are used primarily for listening to music but works as a headset just fine) along with a clip on zalman mic.

i understand that this might be a little more expensive than you are looking to spend, but buying a headset for gaming only seems kind of inefficient to me. in reality you can just pick up that clip on mic (which is super high quality) and pair it with some ear-buds you have lying around.

u/_Skylake_ · 6 pointsr/halo

$8

Zalman Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_9rSpxb0W2PRGG

u/pumpkinbundtcake · 6 pointsr/pcgaming

Most people would recommend a Blue Snowball but I really like the concept of the Modmic. Honestly though, I used a three dollar desktop microphone I got from Microcenter and, while I wore the headphones to get rid of background noise, I was getting compliments on the microphone quality.

Edit: I forgot about the Zalman clip-on but that seems like such a pain.

u/twich35 · 6 pointsr/pcgaming

Razer makes good mice, not headsets. Get a Sennheiser
Lower priced
Higher Priced

And just use this mic. It works great, and is very clear. I have never heard of pulsewave as a competitive brand, and that headset doesn't look as sturdy as most Sennheiser's.

u/geegeegeegeebaby · 6 pointsr/singapore

>Headphones

I'm tempted to get a pair of Axent Wears, but I'm nowhere stylish ^^nor ^^cute enough to pull off the look.

Honestly, "gaming" headphones aren't renowned for sound quality. IMHO, it's better to get an affordable pair of audiophile high quality earphones like the MylarOne Bijous/Westone UMPro10s/Shure SE215s and then get an attached microphone (Zalman and Modmic are good choices for those). This is purely my opinion though :)

Regardless, Black Friday is coming up, so keep a lookout on Amazon for good deals!

u/TriggerOrcutt · 5 pointsr/gaming

I've heard nothing but good reviews on the Zalman zm-mic1 even though it looks and costs nothing like quality. I've also heard several sound samples of it and it does backup the reviews. Then it's just up to finding a good pair of headphones. I'm currently in the market for headphones and a mic aswell but I have a bit of a bigger budget. A lot of people suggest the Audio Technica AD700's but I've seen mixed reviews especially when it comes to the headphones fitting properly. If you decide to go for a regular pc headset where the mic and headphones are attached I suggest you steer clear from the Razer Carcharias, it's what I currently have and the audio leaks into the microphone so people on the other end can hear what I'm listening to at low volume. A friend of mine recently go the Corsair HS1 and it sounds really good according to him, but he hasn't been able to use it's mic yet.(his soundcard is a bit fucky) I don't think you can get a really definite answer to what headphone/mic combo is the best because everyone has their own taste in sound. Just try to avoid any phones that have "gamer" plastered all over the box because they generally won't be good for anything OTHER than games.

As a side note, in the end of my hunt for a good pair I'll be going with the aforementioned Zalman zm-mic1 and a pair of AKG K240 MKII's...one major attracting point for these headphones for me is that the cable is modular so when I inevitably break it (I have bad luck with headphone cables) I can just swap to the 2nd that's in the box.

u/hobojoe272 · 5 pointsr/DotA2

I currently use this combo:

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-Professional-Headphones-Channeling/dp/B0001FTVDQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1323130988&sr=8-6

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323130978&sr=8-2

I have had plenty of headsets over the years, and this one has been my best purchase. My friends on skype tell me the voice quality is fine.

You are also going to get way better sound quality through headphones rather than a headset.

u/porksmash · 5 pointsr/hardware
u/FamousOnLine · 5 pointsr/gamingpc

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

It is under $10. So far no one has complained about it when I am on vent so I guess its not bad?

u/EphemeralRain · 5 pointsr/buildapcsales

This is a horrible head set. The sound quality is awful, and there's a constant hiss from the USB amplifier. On max bass boost, the bass is muddy and intrudes on the other sound ranges; on minimum bass boost, the sound feels empty and tinny. There's no good middle ground that I found. The soundstage is also horrible, which makes it far from ideal for gaming as you can't really perceive positional audio well.

You will honestly get much better sound quality out of the Koss KSC75 with a Zalman Mic attached, for even a few bucks cheaper.

u/HorrorBrot · 5 pointsr/Rainbow6

Get a ModMic or a Zm-Mic1 (build a micarms from lego or something else), put it on your hi-fi headphones and you've beaten 95% of headsets on the market in quality for same price or less

u/ItsADanThing · 5 pointsr/buildapc

Unfortunately most gaming headsets are quite overpriced, a popular option without spending a lot is this mic that clips onto normal headphone wires ($8) maybe get that and save up for a better headset or some good headphones and a modmic.

For the internet if you have to use wireless get the internal card, if you can run an ethernet cable do that and consider a cheap usb adapter for interim.

u/georgeguy101 · 5 pointsr/pcgaming

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Carcharias-Gaming-Headset-Black/dp/B001PTH0VW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1301801164&sr=8-7

i really like those for purely gaming. theyre comfy so you can wear them forever. they have decent positional sound and good sound quality and the microphone is good too.

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU

u/JoinTheBattle · 5 pointsr/DestinyTheGame

Alternatively, if he already has decent non-gaming headphones that he finds comfortable, you could get him the BoomPro mic by V-MODA. It will transform any headphones into gaming headphones for about $30.

u/MildLife · 5 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

Yes these are great for gaming, you can turn it into an awesome headset too with the [V-MODA BoomPro] (https://www.amazon.ca/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK)

u/RGKnott · 5 pointsr/buildapc

I'm a big fan of the Blue Yeti - one of the best microphones I've ever used. It's a little pricey, but you'll never have to buy another.

If you wanted something a little easier on your wallet, check out the Blue Snowball (my preference), or any studio-condenser microphone. For most, you'll have to be pretty close to the mic to avoid picking up any background noise, or developing white noise as you move further away. The Yeti cancels most of that out, which is why it's my preference. But, it's your budget homie!

I might also recomend the Trust MC-1200. It's far from the best quality, but it works pretty good for Skype. The cheapest of the three, you have an option for your preference. Gimmie 10 mins and I'll link you to voice samples on YouTube of them all.

SAMPLE LINKS:
Blue Yeti - My preference. Whole video is recorded with the microphone.
Blue Snowball - Decent, best I've found for average price. Dude forgot to turn the damn background music off when recording, but you can still hear his voice well.
Trust MC-1200 - Best for the price. Not a lot of background noise, but the audio is far from "good" quality.

u/cowsareverywhere · 5 pointsr/buildapcsales

Its above your price range but the Blue Yeti is definitely one of the best mics you can get for the price. Excellent Audio quality, tons of features and very well built.

u/loxi4s · 5 pointsr/esports

A major thing that instantly hit me was the recording quality. You sound a little bit 'tinny'. I'm guessing you're using your webcam for that, too?

I'd look into investing in a decent microphone set up. I've been using the Blue Yeti for years now and it's still going strong.

I know that it's something that you're probably aware of, but presentation is always gonna be key. It doesn't matter if you're hosting is perfect if people aren't completely listening to what you're saying because they're too busy thinking about how you sound bad.

Hope it helps!

u/tide19 · 5 pointsr/buildapc

I have used the following setups within the last year, ranked in order of preference:

  1. Sennheiser HD 598 + Antlion ModMic 4.0 - $200 total - Perfect for gaming, positional cues are OP
  2. Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus + V-MODA BoomPro - $230 total - Love the sound, closed back isn't good for gaming though
  3. Philips SHP95000 + V-MODA BoomPro - $110 total - Similar to HD 598s in effectiveness, clamping force is much worse though
  4. Audio Technica ATH-M50x + Antlion ModMic 4.0 - $170 total - Nice monitoring headphones, not the best for gaming
u/steamwhistler · 5 pointsr/headphones

To expand a little bit on what ImKrimzen is getting at...

This community is really, really hardcore about headphones. I say this in an affectionate but matter-of-fact way: we are a bunch of elitists who mostly look down our noses at products like the one you're asking about. Most gamers here prefer to use an awesome pair of headphones with a regular 3.5mm audio hookup, and then attach something like this mic to it. This tends to give you better value for your money than buying an overpriced gaming headset. Now, playing on console is a little more complicated...I've never even used a mic when console gaming, but if you can find a way to set that up via a bluetooth mic or something, then you can always just use the PS4 controller's headphone jack to plug in a regular pair of headphones and then go to town. (Or alternatively, your TV's aux out if it has one, or optical digital out through a DAC.) Here are a couple of relatively inexpensive headphones that have an absolutely stellar reputation around here for gaming. (And will also bring your movies and music to another level.)

Less expensive

More expensive

Most expensive (or actually not, because they're on sale)

Edit: Oh, just one important thing to note: this is /r/headphones 101, but since you're new, I'm just going to assume you may not realize that all those options I linked are open-back headphones, which means that they do not isolate sound well and they leak your sound out. In other words, other people around you can hear your stuff and you can probably hear noises in your environment, so if you need sound isolation, get a closed-back pair like this. But the advantage of open-back is that you generally get better-quality sound for your dollar, and the sound stage is always better, meaning the locations of sounds in your 3D headspace are very detailed and precise. This is really awesome for immersive gaming and movie-watching, so people love open-back headphones for those uses.

u/adam_the_1st · 5 pointsr/headphones

The VModa BoomPro if the headphones have a removable 3.mm cable. Otherwise from my research/experience this is definitely the best.

u/fn96_ · 5 pointsr/xboxone

Just buy a V-Moda BoomPro and use it with your Sony headphones.

u/elikruj · 5 pointsr/PS4

No, it’s a cable with an in-line Mic, he uses it with his Beats, I use it with my Bose. here

u/Dubesta11 · 5 pointsr/buildapcsales

Bought these and this when they went on sale last week, hope they come in soon :)

Should make for a good video recording setup, and on the go music listener when not at the computer.

u/the_empire_of_death · 5 pointsr/xboxone

Do your Beats come with a removable cable? If so, you can get this.

u/Shado_Temple · 5 pointsr/Twitch

the Blue Yeti is hard to beat when it comes to relatively-easy setups for different group configurations, as long as everyone is pretty close.

u/LuisIsNotHere · 5 pointsr/headphones

Here I have my current setup. The headphones are my Beyerdynamic Custom Studios, the DAC is an Audioengine D3, and the AMP is a Fiio A3 Portable Amp. The entire setup cost me $268, but as of now I believe the Custom Studios are discontinued, so you could replace the headphones with some alternatives in that price range (Audio Technica M40x/M50x or Philips SHP9500.) Anyways, here’s a review for everything.

Beyerdynamic Custom Studio (80 ohm)


Used to be $163, now they are [$250] (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Beyerdynamic/Custom-STUDIO-Headphones-1392652270585.gc)
I bought these headphones around July of 2017 as my first pair of “real” headphones. Initially, I was disappointed, but this was only because I was not used to the sound of these headphones at the time. After about a month of listening to them, I went back to compare them to some old Apple Earbuds and at first, I couldn’t believe the difference. Everything about these headphones was amazing. There’s a great amount of detail in them, the imaging is absolutely amazing, but soundstage is very narrow due to them being closed back headphones. As closed back headphones, they do a fantastic job of not allowing sound to leak about and making sure outside noise stays outside as long as the volume is higher. I use these at the library in my school when I write papers and never get complaints. I’ve tested them before by placing them on my friends’ heads and playing music at a loud volume, but nothing leaks out.


I found the comfort to be alright, but the fault was due to the velour. I really do not like velour as I find it to be very itchy, however, many other people praise the earpads, so it just comes down to preference. I instead replaced the pads with some [Brainwavs HM5 Sheepskin earpads] ( https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Sheepskin-Leather-Memory-Earpad/dp/B01J53KM32) and fell in love with the comfort. The pads increased bass a little and made them incredibly comfortable. I use a [V-Moda Boom Pro] ( https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1524357476&sr=8-1&keywords=vmoda+boompro&dpID=41WfbQw%252Bp8L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch) with it when I game and these never become uncomfortable, even after playing for hours on end. The clamp on these is very strong, but I like it that way as it prevents them from falling off my head.


The unique thing about these headphones is that it has bass sliders on each cup, which allows you to adjust the bass from (Low bass, neutral, vibrant bass, and max bass.) I tend to keep it on neutral and the bass there is more than enough for me (and I love bass.) I use these for just about everything, including gaming and I never have any issues. I wear glasses and these are fine for anyone who may wear glasses.


After trying out different headphones at CanJam this year, I now know where these headphones can improve, but these still manage to keep up with everything else above its price range. You can run these off a phone and get some good volume, but I like music loud, so I use them with an amp at all times. Overall, I’m glad these are my first pair and I plan on keeping them as my closed back pair of headphones after I move on to more expensive headphones.


Audioengine D3 DAC+AMP


[$45 Refurbrished] (https://audioengineusa.com/shop/factory-refurbished/d3-24-bit-dacheadphone-amp-2/)
I bought the Audioengine D3 as the last piece of the puzzle in terms of headphones, amps, and dacs. It is a USB DAC that comes with a ¼ inch adapter and a sleeve to carry it. This is actually what motivated me to listen to music on my laptop as I used to listen to music on my phone. I really have no complaints about it. When it released, it was priced at $200 and was one of the few USB DACs that could compete with the Dragonfly DACs, and from what I’ve read online, a lot of reviewers actually prefer the D3. I saw it on Massdrop a month back for $70ish and wanted it, but I wanted to read reviews about it first. That’s where I found that you can get it for $45 straight out of their website with free shipping included. There really is no reason to look for another DAC when this one is available for such a steal. There is no kind of sound when music is not playing and it is driverless, meaning you can just plug it in to your computer and it’s ready to go. One thing to note is that it gets really hot, but it isn’t a problem, so long as you keep your fingers off of it. I felt like I noticed an improvement in songs, but it could just be a placebo (A B test your gear and see if you can notice a difference.) However, I really like having it around and I don’t listen to anything on my laptop without it.


Fiio A3 AMP


[$59.99] (https://www.amazon.com/A3-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00Z9BIODA)
I bought the Fiio A3 when I bought my headphones because I read that an amp was almost required for anything at 80 ohms and higher. Since then, I’ve loved this little beast of an amp. It has a low and high gain switch to control volume (I keep it on high gain when connected to my phone and low gain when connected to the D3.) It also has a bass boost switch which I really like when I feel like being basshead (The bass boost here + max bass setting on the Custom Studios = Madness.) It has a life of about 16 hours before needing to recharge and it has a blue led that blinks when it needs to charge. It makes headphones very loud very fast. It is also built like a tank. I tried carrying it around in my pocket when I walked on campus and it slipped out. It only took a cosmetic hit, but in terms of functionality, it is untouched.


The only reason I still use it is because I like being able to control audio through a knob as opposed to a digital slider. The only annoying thing about it is that it has a hissing noise when the knob is turned up without any music playing, but when music starts to play, the hiss disappears. Overall, I absolutely recommend this amp if you want something to start with as it will do nothing but impress you every time.


This is my setup and being a broke college kid, I could not be happier. In terms of the things that this sub shows off, I find this to be a very budget friendly setup. Even when I upgrade everything, I still plan on keeping it as I do not want to forget where I started in terms of this hobby. For anyone that may be wanting to jump into the world of audio, I absolutely recommend these products as places to start. I’ve provided straight links for anyone that may want to check out the products.

u/BeerGogglesFTW · 5 pointsr/hardware

When I first got the HD598's from the first time it was $99, I originally got the Zalman clip mic everybody recommended. I thought it was a terrible little mic. Like a lot of cheap mics, it rather picked up too little or too much. Couldn't really get a good sound from the way it clips in.

I eventually bought the Modmic and thought it was great. Its possible its a similar quality mic, but you're basically paying for the placement of that mic, which made it worth more. Still way overpriced for what it was. But I thought it did its job well, unlike the the Zalman clip mic.



Also, I've seen this one recommended on reddit as a modmic alternative

V-MODA-BoomPro

Don't know what it costs in Europe though... It also may require adapters depending on the size jack. But its another option. No experience with it myself.

u/Copernican · 5 pointsr/buildapc

you don't necessarily need a gaming headset. In fact you'll probably get more bang for your buck avoiding headsets and buying a separate mic from your headphones. Check out this Zeos guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/3tu9gl/guide_headphones_gaming/

This can turn a good headphones into a headset with mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BJ17WKK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwpuresimula-20&linkId=0f30921a5b459fdc711f13f599128198

Personally just use a this clip mic since I sit close to my machine and don't need a long cord: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1434311220&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=sony+microphonwe&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwpuresimula-20&linkId=SZWGUFUWKW3XEXJ3

u/messymike22 · 5 pointsr/pcgaming

I hate the suction cup feeling too, I ended up getting a philips SHP9500 after reading a bunch about it on reddit a year ago. Its not a good solution if you are worried about other people hearing what you are listening to as they can be heard across a bedroom fairly easy, by design of course, with little holes in the pieces that cover the ear. This also means you can hear your surroundings too, works great for me as I can talk to people IRL while wearing them.

The pads are soft and the headband is on the looser side so it won't squeeze your skull. I do find that sometimes I don't hear sounds from far away in games like distant footsteps as good as the traditional suction cup feeling earphones but its worth the trade off for me because my ears don't hurt even after a full day of gaming, in 20 years of wearing headphones I haven't had a more comfortable set.

It doesn't come with a mic, I just use a $10 desk mic I've had for 2 years and am going to get a moda mic that just plugs into the headset cord eventually.

u/AnderperCooson · 5 pointsr/Metal

If you're looking for something that will primarily be used for listening to music, I'd get a nice pair of headphones and something like this attachable mic. If you're looking for a headset that will also be used for music occasionally, probably just get something in your price range by a reputable brand (Audio Technica, Sennheiser, etc). We'll need a budget before making any actual recommendations though.

u/loktoris · 5 pointsr/audio
u/SearingPhoenix · 5 pointsr/buildapc

Here's what I myself would do if I were looking at a high performance rig for 2,000 USD:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $349.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $99.99 @ Newegg
Thermal Compound | Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste | $7.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $217.86 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $72.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $199.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $69.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $354.99 @ Newegg
Wireless Network Adapter | Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $33.99 @ Newegg
Case | Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $127.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $17.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $99.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $277.58 @ Newegg
Keyboard | Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard | $83.98 @ Newegg
Mouse | Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse | $59.99 @ Newegg
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $2125.28
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-14 14:13 EDT-0400 |

Here's my rationale:

First and foremost, we aren't going for flat out performance here. The budget just isn't there if you want a nice monitor, keyboard, and mouse on top of everything, so we're going to tone things down a bit.

What does that mean? Well, first off, SLI and bleeding-edge performance graphics are out the window. Which means a couple things:

  • With SLI gone, we can drop to a Micro ATX form factor. There's just no need for a full ATX board. You're unlikely to ever use more than just a slot or two. What does this mean? Smaller case with all the same performance. I moved to a Corsair Obsidian because I find their finishing touches a bit better than Fractal Designs, but that's just me. Pick a case that speaks to your aesthetic desires.
  • But the motherboard costs about the same! WHY? Well, that's because I kept a top of the line board. Sure, you could go with a ~100 dollar board, but the GENE gives a few nice touches. Specifically, it has way better sound on board -- rivaling that of dedicated cards -- as well as having significantly better cooling for the power delivery area than most other boards out there right now.
  • You won't need a 750W power supply, realistically. Sure, it might give you some headroom, but 650W should be more than enough, and what's more, this one is fully modular, which will be helpful in the smaller MicroATX case.
  • Let's do 2x4GB of RAM. More performance, similar cost, still gives you headroom for bumping to 16GB down the road.
  • 256GB SSD. I have a 128GB SSD on my laptop and find that it's pretty much full with League, EVE, TF2, and 2 other games all said and done, and space is tight. Give yourself more headroom than that.
  • Let's drop that card down to a 670. Still good, but WAY cheaper. Still will play anything you throw at it.
  • Put a really nice monitor on that tab too.
  • A/C wifi? Why not. Intel is worth the price premium, as they make really good no-fuss stuff that usually works great with their motherboads and processors. You might even get WiDi support, but I didn't check. Remove it to save money if you're going to be wired networking only. Yes, a 1x PCI-E card will fit in the 4x slot on the motherboard.
  • You gotta go mechanical keyboard if you're getting a gaming rig and dropping 2 grand. Just do it. This one is a compact TenKeyless (No number pad) version. MX Browns are fantastic middle-of-the-road Cherry MX switches.
  • Eh, decent mouse in there too. Why not.
  • Don't forget good headphones -- or speakers, if that's your thing, but I strongly suggest the former. PC Part Picker won't let me list any. Damn. I prefer a desk microphone + headphone combo since you can get a way better mic and way better headphones than you can if you try and get both in a single headset. Also, if one breaks, you aren't paying to replace both. I really like the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. Find good advice on headphones online. There's tons of stuff. Probably /r/headphones. They have a pretty good list of recommendations.

    Considerations since this is your first build.

  • If you aren't overclocking, there's no real need for a K-Series processor. You could easily go to an i7-4770 or an i5-4670 processor. There won't be a significant impact on games.
  • Closed loop liquid coolers, while pretty easy to install if you're handy, can be daunting for a first timer. If you wanted to step down off liquid cooling (which isn't really necessary unless you're overclocking.) You could look at a CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo and get away with it if you're keeping everything stock. Honestly, if you aren't overclocking, a dual 120mm closed loop cooler setup is going to be massive overkill anyways. If you want to have a bit of liquid cooling to make sure your processor stays very cool, you could probably get away with a Corsair H60 or Corsair H80i

    So, what would a more reasonable build look like for someone who had never touched a build before? Something more like this:
    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

    Type|Item|Price
    :----|:----|:----
    CPU | Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $189.99 @ Newegg
    CPU Cooler | Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $86.99 @ Newegg
    Thermal Compound | Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste | $7.99 @ Newegg
    Motherboard | Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $217.86 @ Newegg
    Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $72.99 @ Newegg
    Storage | Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $199.99 @ Newegg
    Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $69.99 @ Newegg
    Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $354.99 @ Newegg
    Wireless Network Adapter | Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $33.99 @ Newegg
    Case | Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
    Power Supply | SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $127.98 @ Newegg
    Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $17.99 @ Newegg
    Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $99.99 @ Newegg
    Monitor | Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $277.58 @ Newegg
    Keyboard | Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard | $83.98 @ Newegg
    Mouse | Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse | $59.99 @ Newegg
    | | Total
    | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1952.28
    | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-14 14:24 EDT-0400 |

    The drop the the lowest i5 isn't really a big deal. You aren't going to miss the hyper threading or the 400 MHz. Sure, you go from 8MB cache on the i7 to 6 on the i5, but that isn't likely to make a noticeable change in day-to-day usage either. Save the money. Get a friend you trust who's built a PC before to help you out, honestly. Offer to buy them lunch and make an afternoon of it.
u/Mushnag · 5 pointsr/buildapc

Normal headphones and a separate mic:

u/crimsonskunk · 5 pointsr/thereifixedit

If you know anyone who has a soldering iron and can get to the wires without breaking the plastic, it's not too hard to solder stuff like this.

Easier solution, get a clip on mic
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zGSsDbSZ63XDC

u/redisnotdead · 5 pointsr/pcmasterrace

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

clip theses to your V-Modas.

EDIT: Oh wait you want a USB headset.

Get the cheapest you're willing to afford 'cuz they all sound like shite.

u/nacho_balls · 5 pointsr/watercooling

Ears, mic, amp guide. Done.

u/Xenon-133 · 5 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Here's a few options. Depending on where you are in the world some might be more feasible than others. I'm talking from a UK perspective, YMMV.

u/zigmenthotep · 5 pointsr/goth

Okay first, get a better microphone. I use one of these, it's not great, but it's good for the price. And once you have said microphone, add more narration (e.g. what you're using, how you're applying it, etc.) Also, need to do something about the lighting, but that's not as easy of a fix, for now just make sure you're not shooting out the window to avoid that washing out from the sunlight. Aside from that you need to work on ending videos better, a good sign off also helps add a consistent element to videos.

u/DasBrandon · 5 pointsr/FortNiteBR

This is about as good as you can get for under $100. Warning: it’s big and might be loose if you have a small head. It’s also open-back, so it doesn’t block out outside sound.
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500S-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW.

You can pair it with this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_aw_lpo_23_lp_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R2PXH050N0CWCBQQ9SAD.

This has been my setup for close to two years on Xbox, so I’m not sure how it would translate to PS4. I use the Dolby Atmos app, but idk what the PS4 alternative is.

u/ArrayoOne · 5 pointsr/podcasts

I would go with the highly recommended Blue Yeti microphone. For other podcast tips, check out it this podcast beginners guide.

u/xXzeroftwzeroXx · 5 pointsr/headphones

I had a wonderful Redditor recommend the 558's over the CALs when I was searching for advice. My budget is around $100-$140 and I'll be using the headphones with the neewer mic the play LoL and talk on Team speak. I just wanted other opinions to confirm that the 558's are definitely worth the premium price over the CALs and that they would be good for my needs. Thanks!

u/qctireuralex · 5 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

Dont use this if you only want to game with it without streaming or recording. even then im sure what i use could be perfectly good. This is what i use. https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480011721&sr=8-1&keywords=Lapel+mic


you get 3 of those microphones for 10$ and i use it every day. if it breaks for whatever reason well i have 2 spare. i dont even clip it on me. i leave it on my desk so that i dont hit it by accident. get yourself a really good pair of headphones with this and you are gold.

u/dunger · 5 pointsr/PS4

I just got the Philips SHP9500 along with the V-MODA BoomPro. By far the most comfortable headset I have owned. Ear cups are huge and completely surround my ears. The headset is very light weight and does not squeeze at all. I wear them all day when working, and in the evening with gaming. Plus, they are great sounding too.

Amazon Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484846026&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+headphones

Looks like the mic is currently out of stock. I got mine on eBay.
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00BJ17WKK&pd_rd_r=E5NE128ZPRX3KS4F4QYD&pd_rd_w=VLjAz&pd_rd_wg=dKgCd&psc=1&refRID=E5NE128ZPRX3KS4F4QYD

u/xelamats · 5 pointsr/buildapc
u/SeafoodDuder · 5 pointsr/buildapc

'Gaming' is just a term companies use to cater to people who play video games (gamers). You don't want to buy from someone like Logitech who makes mice, keyboards, webcams, desktop speakers, 'gaming' headsets, etc.

You want to buy a pair of quality headphones (not headset) from a music company like Audio-Technica (Japan), Sennheiser (Germany), AKG, Grado, Shure, Bower & Wilkins (UK) and so on. These companies (besides maybe Sennheiser) don't really advertise to gamers, so you're kind of stuck in the loop of Logitech, Corsair, HyperX, Creative, etc.

I'm not sure what kind of music you're into, so I can't make any suggestions but I can give you starter things to look into. Check out the suggestion thread over in /r/headphones. Add a standalone mic or a V-Moda Boom Mic.

Philips SHP9500

Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X (also the 700X)

Sennheiser HD598

u/rnepmc · 5 pointsr/whatisthisthing

Looks like a generic noise canceling mic. Found an identical Logitech unit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000O7K4LO/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
There out there for less than 10 bucks if you just google the name

u/Maverick814 · 5 pointsr/buildapc

I've got this and use it for gaming and Skype. It is cheap and gets the job done.

u/_fortune · 5 pointsr/hardware

Depending on your intended use, I'd suggest the CAL!, Sony MDR-V6, or Audio Technica ATH AD700 with a Zalman clip-on mic.

With any of these headphones plus the mic, you will get much higher sound quality than any headset in the price range.

u/lachlanlikesathing · 5 pointsr/headphones

I don't know how to attach that mic, but if all you need is a microphone you can try this doohickie: http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

My friend has one and uses it with his AD700 for gaming. He is very happy with it!

u/Kaizen336 · 5 pointsr/buildapcforme

Here is my recommendation:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $169.99 @ Microcenter
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.98 @ Outlet PC
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $104.99 @ Microcenter
Memory | Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $59.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $164.99 @ NCIX US
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $69.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card | $219.99 @ NCIX US
Wireless Network Adapter | Rosewill RNX-N600UBE 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter | $25.22 @ Amazon
Case | Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $54.99 @ NCIX US
Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $14.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) | $89.98 @ Outlet PC
Keyboard | Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard | $39.99 @ Newegg
Other| Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Headphones | $99.95 @ Amazon
Other| Zalman Zm-Mic1 Microphone| $8.48 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1203.51
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-21 23:53 EDT-0400 |

I think this build falls right in the sweet spot for performance vs. price. The CPU/Mobo is a combo at Microcenter, you'll have to add around $20 for tax. A note on the headphones, these are the best headphones for gaming for the price. I strongly recommend against buying any name-brand headset, you will overpay and get a product that doesn't sound as good. Let me know if you have any questions.

u/BlueflamesX · 5 pointsr/buildapcforme

You said you could stretch a little. Well, I've got a build that can knock your socks off.


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | £185.99 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard | Asus - PRIME B350M-A Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | £63.74 @ Amazon UK
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | £119.68 @ Amazon UK
Storage | Kingston - A400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | £71.97 @ Amazon UK
Storage | Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £37.99 @ Aria PC
Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founder Edition Video Card | £582.50 @ Amazon UK
Case | CiT - SPECTRE WHITE ATX Mid Tower Case | £31.01 @ Ebuyer
Power Supply | Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | £67.98 @ Ebuyer
Operating System | Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | £83.70 @ Aria PC
Monitor | Hannspree - HE225DPB 21.5" 1920x1080 Monitor | £79.99 @ CCL Computers
Monitor | AOC - G2460VQ6 24.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor | £127.94 @ CCL Computers
Keyboard| Rosewill RK-9000V2| £49.99
Microphone| ModMic| £44.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | £1547.47
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-07 23:53 BST+0100 |

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Oh, where to start.


Ryzen 1600

  • As you may notice, there is no additional cooler. This is because the 1600 comes with a quiet cooler that can hold up low to medium overclocking like a champ. Saves money, too.


    SSD and HDD combo

  • I would have gone total SSD if budget was less constraining. The SSD can hold your OS, browser and frequently used applications and games. The 1TB of HDD will supplement that nicely. (Can upgrade to this if you need more space than 1TB for VODs)


    Case

  • The SPECTRE WHITE from CiT is at an all-time-low sale right now. It's great looking, LED enabled, with built-in fans, and a card reader. Good cable management too.


    Video Card

  • The 1080 Ti will take care of all of your needs. It can process the game you are playing while encoding for the stream without issue. This monster is the star of the build.


    Monitors

  • One 24" and one 21.5". The 24" has 75Hz and fast response time. This is the screen you'd be gaming on. The other screen is auxiliary and will be used to watch chat, viewercount, streaming software stats and anything else going. It's still relatively fast, and still 1920x1080.

    Keyboard

  • This Rosewill is a great gaming keyboard. With Brown switches, you'll get all of the benefits of a mechanical keyboard with less sound. It's somewhat clacky, but not clicky. Great for gaming AND typing. Only downside to mention is lack of LED, but for extended time streaming, the room should be well-lit anyways to reduce eye strain.

    Microphone

  • Here's the oddball. This ModMic is a sound-cancelling, good-quality and small microphone that can attach to any pair of headphones. If you have a nice pair of headphones that you like to listen to music with, or find a pair that is more comfortable for long periods of time, attach this mic to it. Watch this or this as to why.

    _____


    If you have any questions or further details, please let me know. I hope your build is as great as you want.
u/Hopehellsucks · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Lurk r/buildapcsales, There's always posts every few days that pop up for a great pair of headphones. Sennheiser, beyerdynamics, and akg just to name a few. Any of those paired with a standalone mic or modmic or clipon mic will always deliver sound leagues above

u/OkibaKey · 4 pointsr/ffxiv

This one

If you feel like spending less and 50 bucks is too much for you, get the Sony EMCS3.

If you want to spend more you can get some nice desktop microphone set up.

The ModMic will fit your headphones side instantly since is just a small magnet and the quality of the microphone is professional.

Your headphones are perfect, tho try to reduce a bit the bass since they're bass heavy (but that's up to you).

u/ObamaIzHitla · 4 pointsr/buildapcforme

Your parts list is decent but;

  1. No need for that much wattage on the PSU. Also be sure and get a seasonic. 550-650w is ideal.
  2. I would get the ROG Swift over the AOC. When youre spending that much on something i would spring from the tried and true ASUS for just a bit more.
  3. That headset sucks. All gaming headsets suck. Get a nice pair of sennheisers. If you dont wanna spring for the 650 ive got below look for the 558 or 598. Both are superb. Philips SHP9500 is also fantastic and only costs ~$60. If you dont wanna spend all the money for a yeti, just grab a mod mic.
  4. For your side monitors i would just grab some cheap 1080p units with decent stands.
  5. 7700k >> 1700 for gaming.

u/realmain · 4 pointsr/buildapcsales

/r/audiophile

/r/BudgetAudiophile/

/r/headphones/

Those were the ones I used and ended up deciding to get a Sennheiser HD 598 with an Antlion Modmic Uni-Directional, which are an amazing combo.

u/DildoFingers · 4 pointsr/CodAW

Don't buy into "gaming headsets". A nice pair of headphones with an external mic will give you way more sound quality. If I were you I would get:

Sennheiser HD 598's- http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Headphones-Accents/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1414427164&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=sennheiser+hd+pro+598

Ear Force DSS2 - http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-Surround-Processor-63043006306200/dp/B006W41X36 (not sure what is up with that first picture)

Zalman clip on mic - http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

Then you'd need an adapter to hook up a 3.5mm audio to whatever controller you're using. You can simply get a male 2.5mm to female 3.5mm adapter (won't give you chat volume control) or you can use something like this http://steelseries.com/us/products/outlet/steelseries-spectrum-audio-mixer-xb if you're using a Xbox 360.

This setup is almost exactly what I use and it's amazing. I use Sennheiser HD 380 Pro's and Ear Force DSS1.

u/Eulers_ID · 4 pointsr/OverwatchUniversity

Zalman mic for 8 bucks on Amazon - Sounds good and uses a standard 3.5mm audio jack, so no drivers or BS. If it's not long enough you can get it with an extension cable or pick up a cheap one from Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, whatever. It clips onto your headphone cord or shirt or whatever, and if it doesn't hold tight enough you can just put a binder clip on it. It's a great way to not spend 100 bucks on a headset that sounds as good as $30 headphones. Now you can spend that money on something that sounds really great, or beer.

u/killwish · 4 pointsr/buildapcsales

amp isn't required for these. this zalman mic works great for me

u/following_eyes · 4 pointsr/buildapcsales

I use this one. Gets the job done, haven't heard a single complaint from anyone. I just clip it to my headphone cable.

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418945333&sr=8-1&keywords=clip+on+mic

u/medahman · 4 pointsr/hardware

Well, with audio, quality of sound and product often go hand in hand. My point about the headphone/mic combo stands. The quality on headsets, from my experience, pail in comparison.

For your budget, /r/headphones recommends the [Panasonic RP-HTF600-S] (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RPHTF600S-RP-HTF600-S-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B004MMEI8W) with the [Zalman clip-on mic.] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ)
You can see down in the review section that someone published a video using the mic, and it sounds pretty good.

u/Terricz · 4 pointsr/counterstrike

Don't buy into the whole "gaming headset" craze. A lot of it is overpriced garbage. Find a pair of good quality headphones and then buy this mic to go with it.

u/dvtnlx · 4 pointsr/starcraft

If you want to save money and only care about performance/price ratio try this combination in the sub 75 dollar range, which should be sufficient for most gamers. This will net you better quality than anything that is marketed for gaming:






Sennheiser HD 202

Zalman ZM-MIC1

u/Fusionnex · 4 pointsr/audiophile

Separate Mic! No need to limit your options by only looking at headsets. Get a decent set of cans and get a separate microphone. This is what i did but you can swap out any solid set of cans in your price range. Drop 250 for akg701's Here and get a 15$ 8$ mic, amazing solution if you have the power to drive the headphones. If you are super picky about microphone quality go for a blue microphone.

u/Youre_An_Asswipe · 4 pointsr/ImSavingUpForThis

Here, I just saved you $50. Never buy things off the apple store :)

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S

u/mellovibes75 · 4 pointsr/battlestations

Not OP but I can help you out here. Let's break this down by component:

  1. Speakers - There are two types: active and passive. Active = amplifier built into each speaker (i.e. most dedicated "computer" speakers from the likes of Logitech, Creative, etc.). Passive = 90% of speakers out there, must be connected to an amplifier to work. Typically passive speakers will get you a better speaker for a given price for an active but you have to figure in the cost of an amplifier. For a passive speaker set up, the cheapest system recommended over at /r/audiophile is a SMSL SA-60 amp and Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers. If your budget is higher, ask in the daily purchase advice sticky there (read the rules/suggestions thoroughly). I don't mess around with active speakers so I can't recommend any.

  2. Microphone - For simplicity's sake, I will recommend you look into USB connecting condenser microphones as they are affordable and have good sensitivity. Something like the Audio-Technica AT-2020 or Blue Yeti are popular mics for under $100. I have the Yeti and can attest that it is a very good and sensitive multi pattern mic. They can be hooked directly up to your PC or if you want to get really fancy, check out an audio interface like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo or Scarlett 2i2. The nice thing about an interface is it allows you get a nice mic with an XLR connector (generally better than a USB connection) and it will work with your PC.

  3. Headphones - Don't waste your money on "gaming" headphones. A nice 2 channel pair of cans with a standalone mic like I listed above will hands down outperform the likes of Turtle Beach and Razr headsets. /r/headphones has a really good wiki with more info than I can provide here and headphones broken down by price range and characteristics. Plus, then you can use them both for gaming and general music listening and have a good experience, something you don't get with dedicated "gaming" headsets. The amp I listed in the speakers section is fine for headphones but Schiit makes absolutely fantastic headphone amps and DAC (digital to analog converters, check out both /r/audiophile and /r/headphones for more info on them and why they are good for your set up) with very respectable price tags.

    Hope this helps. Higher quality audio equipment can be confusing and daunting, what with all the technical details, wide price ranges, parsing through all the marketing bullshit and the sometimes snobby attitudes of some "audiophiles". I wish you luck and feel free to ask me if you have any questions.
u/RedSky1895 · 4 pointsr/DnD

Grab a C920 or two and use Skype. You can run multiple instances easily for multiple camera angles. You may also desire an omnidirectional mic such as the Yeti for audio, but you can try a laptop built-in mic first and see if it picks up everyone at the table without noise canceling getting in the way. Of course, if the Hero 4 can be used as a webcam, then you can substitute it in place of a C920 without issue. I'm not sure how well it will work: I know the 4 is a huge improvement, but I definitely wouldn't bother with my 3 in any case.

u/Ramthundar · 4 pointsr/Games

Just anything that gives you good quality recordings, ie, no background noise, no extreme alterations caused by a bad mic, no "thumps" caused by P's or B's.
For example, I used a Blue Yeti, a home made pop-filter, and for my recording program to clean and edit I use Audacity, an excellent free software. I usually record in my closet to reduce background noise, and Audacity has an fantastic noise filter as well.

u/primalchrome · 4 pointsr/OutreachHPG

Yeti Microphone by Blue Amazon Link

Put it on an articulating arm and you will not regret it. Buy a good set of headphones and never have issues again with crappy overpriced 1337 g4m3r headsets.

u/imuya · 4 pointsr/GirlGamers

I responded to a similar thread on girlgamers here;

http://www.reddit.com/r/GirlGamers/comments/1y7ae5/in_need_of_a_good_pair_of_head_phones_wmic/cfhzlua

>My advice is to not buy a headset, and instead get a nice pair of headphones and a clipon mic. The majority of "gaming headsets" provide vastly inferior audio quality, are USB, and are really overpriced for what you get. see: Astro's.

>My suggestion is watch this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rXcJuEsy0

>To get a decent understanding of how headphones work, and what a lot of the general terminology means (Amp/DAC/Ohms/SNR/Digital and Analog signals/etc).

>Then proceed to;

>www.reddit.com/r/headphones

>And they'll probably tell you the exact same thing. A good pair of headphones combined with a clip-on-mic will not only provide the best audio experience for your money, but also the best audio experience period.

>http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide

>This is a good price-range guide for headphones as well.

>in general;

>5.1 and 7.1 are a gimmick, virtual 5.1 and 7.1 dont do anything but allow 5.1 and 7.1 audio channel audio to be played as 5.1 and 7.1 audio channels.

>Generally in gaming, virtual 5.1 and 7.1 can actually muddy up directional sound and make your audio experience significantly worse if the game isnt optimized for that exact audio spartialization.

>You dont want USB if you're going to be using an Amp/DAC or a Soundcard, because it wont actually use your amp/dac or soundcard.

>Popular recommendations are like;

>Audio Technica ATH-M50

>Audio Technica ATH-AD700

>Audio Technica ATH-AD700x

>Sennheiser HD-280 Pro

>Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro

and then a clip-on microphone like this one;

>Zalman ZM Mic1


But the tl;dr is, buy a good pair of headphones and a clip on mic. They will sound better, last longer, and potentially be significantly cheaper.

Also, check out Massdrop for good deals on Headphones and Amp/DAC's.

u/Hokkupi · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Headphones


AKG K-540

Sennheiser HD-439

Microphone


Zalman ZM-MIC 1

Either of those headphones will do just fine for it's price range plus you don't have to deal with the price premium for headsets. I own the Zalman mic myself and it's pretty decent for the price. If you really need a headset, my only recommendation would be the Skullcandy Slyr.

u/EbagI · 4 pointsr/Destiny

don't buy a headset.

Buy a pair of headphones and this http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

this advice is pretty much universal for anyone who knows anything.

u/iTomate · 4 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Disclaimer:

I don't know A LOT about audio quality and what to consider when buying topnotch headphones, however:

A few months ago I was looking for a gaming headset (headphones+mic) myself and found the following combination on a German web page (their discussion board is very appreciated in Germany):

Superlux HD 681 - £27 on Amazon

Zalman Zm-Mic1 - £10 on Amazon

I never had expensive headphones before but the guys on the board stated that the Superlux HD681 go head to head with some €150 AKG headphones. I, for my part, have no comparison but I really like them and have yet to find their downside. The mic is good too, but it falls of the cord quit frequently cause I move quite a lot.

I also bought the headphones along with velvet ear cushions like those (£10 on Amazon), which make long gaming sessions very comfortable.

You now spent only about £47 so you still have half of your budget for a nice audio card, enhancing your audio-experience even more.

I hope I could support you a little bit for your buying decision and please excuse me for my bad English. =)

Edit: formatting

u/The_Russian · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Could have sworn i only payed like 4 bucks for mine, but here is the default one. That is actually the recommended mic to go with when picking out a headphones + mic vs Headset. Its generally either that, or the high end solution which is to use a ModMic (40 or so bucks). That said, i and several friends use the zalman and have no complaints. Meanwhile, another friend has a razer headset and its the worst fucking thing when being on coms with him.

u/JulianLT · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I'd say drop the razer stuff and get something worth your money.

Here are my suggestions:

Mouse - Logitech G502
Keyboard - Corsair K70 RGB/Corsair Strafe RGB
Headphones - Sennheiser HD598; if you want something cheaper - Philips SHP9500 on sale here.
Microphone (clips onto your headphones) - Antlion Mod Mic or Vmoda boom pro if you want something cheaper.

u/dtaxx · 4 pointsr/headphones

That's ok, it has a functional purpose. I did this to connect a boom mic and turn it into a gaming headset.

u/And_You_Like_It_Too · 4 pointsr/PS4

You might do a deep dive into /r/headphones and you could ask in /r/headphoneadvice — I think what they’ll tell you is that if you were to buy a “gaming headset” with your $300 budget, you end up sacrificing some of your potential sound quality in order to get that microphone attached.

Whereas you can buy a really nice pair of headphones and then spend $30 or less on a V-Moda BoomPro Mic (or something like it) which basically acts as the cord between your headphones and headphone jack and has a flexible boom mic, a volume dial, and a mute switch. There’s another one that you can stick to the side of one of the headphones either with a magnet or sticky too, depending on the type of headphones you buy and what you prefer.

I bought a pair of Fidelio X2/HR headphones that cost $325 just over a year ago, but you can get them for $150 now. Really comfortable band that operates sort of like ski goggles so it doesn’t squish your head, and will fit a fucking watermelon if it needs to. I bought them because I was looking for a “unicorn” that I could wear for movies, games, TV, and music. They sound fantastic, though they’re even better when you plug them into an amp/DAC (I plug them into my home theater receiver’s headphone out jack and crank it up).



Another really highly recommended one are these Sennheiser HD600 Open Back Headphones for $300 from Amazon Prime right now.

Or there’s these BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro Studio Monitor Headphones that come with an Antlion ModMic so you don’t have to buy the microphone separately, and they’re $189 from Amazon right now, and you could spend the remainder of the $300 on a dedicated headphone amp/DAC that will boost the volume/bass/output and help you get the most from them.

Another popular recommendation is a more traditional gaming headset — the Arctis Steel Series Pro + Game DAC for only $175 — the DAC boosts the headphones and provides DTS:X Headphone (for virtual surround sound). It’s the wired edition, but you could pay more for a wireless if you want.



Anyhow, maybe this will be helpful and give you a couple ideas, but they should help you more in /r/headphone advice if you tell them your budget and what you’re trying to do and what you’re looking for. Read the sidebar so you know the posting format so more people will respond. Hope you enjoy whatever you get! A home theater system is worth saving up for, and eventually you can turn a 5.1 system into a Dolby Atmos system by adding two height channels (so long as you invest in a receiver that is Atmos capable from the start). Come the PS5, I’m hopeful they’ll support it and DTS:X as the XBOX One does now, but they’re also working on their own 3D sound format. Go to a home theater store and have them demo DolbyAtmos for you (especially on a game if possible) and you’ll see how much it adds. You can get a decent home theater system for far cheaper than you used to be able to, but it’s worth it to save up the money and buy something you’re really gonna be proud to own for at least 5-10 years if not longer.

u/breakslow · 4 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

I paired these headphones with this mic. Way better than any headset I've ever owned.

u/Peregrim · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Philips SHP9500

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lwEDzbZN6FCRA

V-MODA BoomPro Gaming

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EzEDzb5RSK2HY

Good entry into decent can. Super comfortable for long gaming sessions. Don't need an amp to drive them. Mic is decent, better than most built in headsets. And all on a nice budget.

u/jatorres · 4 pointsr/buildapc

I think the general advice is to get a nice pair of headphones and use a mic adapter like one of these: https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

Personally, I got a Logitech G933 on sale during the holidays and am happy with them.

u/yatogamii · 4 pointsr/buildapcsales

I paired these with the V-MODA BoomPro mic a while back but had a really bad problem with echoing. I assumed it was due to the open cans, so anyone wanting to use it with the boompro, keep that in mind.

I run the BoomPro using my ATH-M40x now and there is no echo problem.

u/Neopolis · 4 pointsr/xboxone

I've got a pair of V-Moda M100s (http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPCG)

If I were to buy the BoomPro Mic (http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK) and attach it to my headphones, can I just plug that end into the stereo adapter for chat and game audio?

Thank you, I just wanted to know before I bought anything.

u/Mysterius · 4 pointsr/buildapcsales

Detachable cord doesn't mean wireless. Many headphones have detachable cords so that the cable can be easily replaced.

No built-in mic. These are headphones, not a headset. Though since the cable is detachable you could add one, e.g.: https://smile.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/LurkTV · 4 pointsr/Eve

The Desktop.

Was asked for a full parts list. Here is everything in one spot. (xpost)

u/Ladybonerthrow86 · 4 pointsr/GWABackstage

So for recording with my Samsung Note 5, I use the voice recorder app already on there. I've never had an issue with it. I use the Stony Edge Lapel Mic, which just plugs into your headphone jack for anything with the phone now. Haven't done a commute ramble with it yet, but I will.

For other recording purposes, I use a Blue Yeti Blackout Edition, and have a Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone, Cardioid Mode(Gloss Black) for mobile use (i.e. traveling). I have a generic pop filter I picked up at a music store, and a DR Pro Tripod Mic Stand with Telescoping Boom for streaming and recording at home.

The Yeti is a pretty popular mid-price mic for GWA peeps. Snowball is a GREAT starter mic though. My dream mic is a toss up between the Shure SM7B and the AT2035 (both please?)

For desktop recording/editing, a lot of people use Audacity, which is what I started with. I now use Reaper Pro to record, and Izotope RX6 for editing.

Disclaimer: None of these Amazon links are referral links, and I earn no money from them

u/MHzBurglar · 4 pointsr/buildapc

If you absolutely want an attached Mic, I'd recommend this headset instead:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-pc37x-gaming-headset
It's cheaper and has better drivers.

The drivers in it are based on the Sennheiser HD598, which is a an amazing pair of headphones. I personally used the HD598 for many years before getting my HD6XX, and gaming on them was superb. The only drawback is that the bass is a little less punchy than some other headphones, but it's not weak. Overall they're vastly superior to the HD558 drivers used in the headset you're looking at.

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If a built-in mic isn't super important, and you want a good deal on something even better (the HD650), wait for the HD6XX to become available again (they always come back every couple of months) https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx

For a microphone with the HD6XX, You can get a clip-on Mic such as the Antlion for them, or use a desk mic.

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For DACs and Amps, I'd recommend either getting the Schiit Modi/Magni combo, or the Fulla 2 if you want an all-in-one solution. I have both (I use the stack at home for gaming/music/media and the Fulla 2 for music at work) and they're both fantastic.

u/R3allybored · 4 pointsr/Tribes

Don't buy into the whole "gaming headset" craze. Find a good pair of legitimate headphones and then buy a mic like this one to go with it.

My friends and I use that mic and the sound quality is crystal clear through both ends. Don't be fooled by a gaming headset being good just because it has a built in microphone. Majority (if not all of them) have terrible quality and are ridiculously overpriced. I know you don't want to order things online, but I'd recommend looking into it. If you're putting $50-$100 into something, it's much more worth it to wait a week for it to come in than settle for a half-assed pair because you can buy it directly from the store.

u/xdoo675 · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Zalman clip on mic. Best thing ever.

Cheap too.

Edit: Actually, looking at the cx500 I don't think the zalman will be able to clip onto them, so you should look into something like one of the logitech desk mics.

u/Buhdahl · 4 pointsr/hardware

Audio Technica ATH-AD700

Zalman Microphone

Simply superb combination. Throw in a Xonar DG is you want a nice (and cheap) sound card to bring it all together.

u/funwok · 4 pointsr/gaming

Depends on some things.
Do you want virtual 7.1 simulation/EAX support? If yes, a standard Xonar DS soundcard for around 30-40USD will suffice. That will help with some of the more expensive headphones too, which will need a bit of extra power to drive.

Pretty much every gaming headset uses rather cheap mics and so can we. All voip comm will get heavily compressed, be it with TS, skype or ingame voice, so you really don't need a high quality mic for gaming. Many gamers are using a Zalman mic for around 10USD, but any cheap, sturdy clip on mic will do.

This left us with around ~150USD for a good headphone. There are plenty of alternatives in the <150USD range, I can give you a couple of often recommended options.

The favorite right now in hi-fi circles is the ATH-m50 at around 130USD.

A very comfortable pair are the AKG K271MKII at the same price level.

To complete the our maxing out the budget trio we have the Ultrasone HFI-780.

All three have superior drivers with very good sound characteristics, very decent isolation and are fun enough to listen to for gaming, music and movies.

But we don't really have to max out the budget to get superior sound quality. There are some very decent headphones under 100USD too, which can more than compete with any high budget gaming headset.

Some examples: Sony MDRZX700
Creative Aurvana Live, especially for Europeans where the price is better
similar famous like the ATH-M50 are the ATH-AD700. It's a open headphone though, so gone is any decent isolation in exchange for a better soundstage.

I could go on for a bit, but those mentioned above are pretty well known and tested with the hi-fi community. You should find plenty of reviews and user experience for them. While some of them are a bit more analytical than most users are used to, they are all pretty fun and warm and not so boring like traditional studio monitors.

Even if we look at the lower budget gaming headsets <100USD, many without any 7.1 simulation, we can find plenty of better sound headphones, especially if we don't need a soundcard.

u/N_Scorpion · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Probably the best bang for your buck. However, if those ModMics are in stock you might want to check them out.

u/Schack_ · 4 pointsr/buildapc

If price doesn't matter then DO NOT get a gaming headset. I would recommend a Modmic 5 and a ATH-AD2000X headphone.

Edit:
If you want something more sensible then get a V-MODA mic and a pair of Philips SHP9500

u/drock13yyc · 4 pointsr/xboxone

I use sony wh1000mx3 with a V-MODA Boom mic. Works great no voice issues and great sound.


V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o6tNDbMN6TA9M

u/MathTheUsername · 4 pointsr/xboxone

Mic monitoring was a necessity for me as well, but I ended up just getting open back headphones instead so I could hear myself talk without the need for monitoring. Open back headphones also typically have a better soundstage as well, meaning better directional sound. Great for games.

I use a pair of Philips SHP9500

with a vmoda mic

u/I_AM_SCUBASTEVE · 4 pointsr/xboxone

Honestly, stay away from gaming mics if you are gonna go wired. Get yourself these with this mic.

This combo will be miles and miles ahead of any gaming headset. I went though this dillemma a few years ago and went with this, never looked back.

u/FireStarterBob · 4 pointsr/gadgets

I hate headsets. It's a shame logitech stopped making these

u/HoneyJD · 4 pointsr/battlestations
u/huppie · 4 pointsr/BuyItForLife

What part is dying on his headphones? E.g. The headphones themselves, the cable, something else every time?

I would recommend getting something with replaceable parts. In my experience it's usually just the cable that breaks after a few years of intense use. Also, the earpads may go bad after a couple more years.
I have very good experience with Sennheiser products so I did have a quick search for headphones with replacable cables / earpads and a mic if possible. It looks like the Sennheiser HD461 or HD 471 might be just what you're looking for.


However, personally I would recommend against using a headset with a built-in mic and using a separate headset and mic instead. The reason for this is pretty simple: Almost every part on a quality headphone can be replaced and you can get a decent clip-on microphone dirt cheap.

Example: A bit over 15 years ago I bought a Sennheiser HD500 and this microphone. While the microphone died last year, the headphones are still in use by my sister. The cable has been replaced once or twice, the earpads once I think.
I've upgraded to a Sennheiser HD600 eight years ago and in that time have replaced the cable twice (I drag it around a lot, am not careful enough, I know...), it's still the best headphone I've ever had. When my mic died after 14 years of use I've 'upgraded' to this one, it's pretty ridiculous how cheap it is for such a quality mic.

u/bexbeatz · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Get the hd681 from superlux and the zm-mic1 from zalman. Should be around your price and will beat headsets up to 100. Headphones + Mic = Awsome. I use the mic together with my custom one pros from beyerdynamic and it's awsome! EDIT: added the links.

u/formerly_ex9gagger · 4 pointsr/buildapc

I wouldn't buy gaming headsets. Just buy a nice pair of headphones (eg. Sennheiser HD 201) + a nice external mic.

As for keyboards, I'd look into buying a mechanical keyboard.

Mice are personal preference

EDIT:

Here are some link

Sennheiser HD 201

MonoPrice Mech. Keyboard

As for mice as I said it's preference. it also depends on wheter you are a claw-gripper, palm-gripper or whatever. Maybe if you have a store like BestBuy or something around go there and test some mice.


Nice Zalman Mic.

u/lapin0u · 4 pointsr/headphones

mandatory link for "gaming" headset : http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-updated-5-23-2013-mrspeakers-mad-dog-v-3-2-reviewed

mandatory references for the "mic" issue :

  • best is a modmic, but more expensive & sometimes unavailable
  • second is a zalman
u/Literati · 4 pointsr/tf2

> Get this mic.

FTFY

u/binary_is_better · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Sennheiser HD201 Lightweight Over-Ear Binaural Headphones $20

Zalman Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone $10

Those are the only budget headphones and mic I'd consider. It will sound much better than any gaming headset at even twice that price.

u/SisyphusSmiled · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace
u/TakeThePoo2theLoo · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Oh god are you serious? A mod mic is a thing, not a mod. You just stick it on your headphones. https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98O6R4?th=1

u/darklynx4 · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Because the vast majority of the time buying a pair of headphones and a separate mic gives you better quality hardware for the same or less money.

It's like building your own pc vs buying a prebuilt.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009S333U4

Is a good example. these are far better than the hyperX cloud 2 in terms of quality and comfort.

Then buy a separate mic, such as https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01D4HTIOY

And you will have a much better pair of headphones and an equal quality mic. (People love to recommend the zalman clip on mic, it's like $5-6, and for that price I guess it's good, but it's honestly terrible)

If you can increase your budget another $20, you can get a blue snowball which is a far better mic, or you can get the antlion modmic, or look into the V-moda mic which is very similar. (The modmic and Vmoda attach to headphones to make them a headset if you don't like stand up mics. But are $30-45)

The lower end hyper x headsets (core/stinger) are actually pretty decent overall. Since at that price range you are basically stuck with a $5 mic.

There are also a few other exceptions such as the Sennheiser headsets (pc350/360 and game zero/one), if you can find them for like $120 or less, they are a solid choice.

Edit:
But I do want to make it clear, even at a low budget range, it's still better to buy separate. Even if you are stuck with a $5 zalman clip on mic that is likely worse than what comes on the stinger, you have the choice and ability to upgrade the mic to a modmic/Vmoda or anything else.

If you purchased a $50 pair of Sennheiser headphones with a $5 mic, the headphones will be drastically better even though mic sucks. But say 6 months later you can choose to upgrade the mic. And you will always have that mic available if you choose to upgrade the headphones.

u/4wh457 · 4 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

That board has ALC1150 (which is also properly implemented) so you should be fine without a soundcard as long as you stick to not too hard to drive headphones. If I was in your shoes and looking for affordable headphones mainly for gaming but that also work well for music or any other use case along with a good sounding microphone this is the combo I'd personally get:

https://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Velvet-Replacement-Cushion-Headphones/dp/B00KLPRQMO (because the stock earpads are fairly crappy despite the headphones otherwise being extremely good for the price)

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Fifine-Condenser-Recordings-YouTube/dp/B01D4HTIOY/

All this would cost 66.97$ and beat any "gaming headset" under 150$. The ONLY gaming headset I'd personally trust/get is the GAME ONE by Sennheiser and even that is slightly overpriced for what you're actually getting in terms of headphone and mic sound quality. Pretty much everything else is either massively overpriced and/or sounds worse than a Koss Porta Pro.

u/Ericbazinga · 4 pointsr/OculusQuest

Nice video! Mind if I provide some constructive criticism?

First, I really like how you filmed yourself as your Rec Room avatar. Really unique. I noticed you're using the \^YouTubeTemplate, and I'd recommend making it your own. Make a private copy of the template and decorate your background with things you like, change the colors if you want, etc.

The green-screen was also really nice, I like the fact that you were still on-screen talking throughout the video.

The thumbnail is also very impressive and professional, I really like it!

Honestly the only complaint I have is the microphone quality. It was a bit hard to make out what you were saying. If you can I'd recommend picking up an external microphone to record with, instead of using the one built into the headset. I'd suggest this one, which sounds very nice and doesn't break the bank. Plugs directly into your computer via USB.

Overall, this was a very impressive and high quality video, especially considering your age (which based on your voice i'd have to say is about 12-14). Keep it up, man!

u/schnokobaer · 4 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

This. Buy the ZM-Mic 1 and if you only have a shitty onboard sound card also buy a USB sound card like this one, otherwise it'll be low volume with lots of noise. Yes, even a $5 USB sound card is better than onboard sound, they are that bad.

So less than $12 in total for very good mic quality, there's really no excuse for having a shitty mic, let alone none.

u/megazver · 4 pointsr/rpg

You can skip the webcam, if you want. Most games don't use them and the few times I played with the DM that had one, it was just a couple of other players who had one as well and the rest just played without one.

As for the mic, me, I bought something a little fancier, a Samson C01U for 77$ which is roughly equivalent in quality to the twice as expensive Blue Yeti and a pair of Superlux headphones, which is this Taiwanese company which makes really good, inexpensive entry-levels cans, but I also wanted to maybe record myself for Youtube and shit. You'll do just fine with whatever you buy after searching "best cheap headset" or maybe some Superlux headphones (so that people can't hear themselves on your speakers) and a Samson Go or perhaps even a Zalman Zm-Mic1

u/esmo88 · 4 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

Buy this mic.

It's the cheapest one on Amazon. I have it and my friends all say that it sounds just fine.

u/ZeosPantera · 4 pointsr/audiophile

You want to not look at headsets. Ever again.

Get yourself a decent USB microphone.

and check the headphone buying guide in the sidebar.

u/Zutrax · 4 pointsr/anime

We all use different mics because a few of us live far away from one another (two of us are in different states). But we generally use decent quality ones, I personally use a Blue Yeti mic. I can't speak for the others.

When we record we just record our single tracks via Audacity, and we do a Sync test over a Skype call so editing isn't a huge pain. We should probably move past Audacity at some point, but while we are still small I feel it isn't quite needed.

u/stagehog81 · 4 pointsr/gaming

Some of the more common standing mics used by streamers are the Blue Snowball and the Blue Yeti

u/ieatfunk · 4 pointsr/audioengineering

To start this and this will do you nicely. Just plug the USB into a Mac/PC, use free software such as Audacity to record your voice. It's incredibly simple.

u/shab1b1 · 4 pointsr/buildapc

I know that a lot of streamers use the audio technica microphones so here's one. There is also the Blue Yeti. In terms of budget microphones, there is the Blue Snowball and the CAD u37. You also might want to consider an audio interface as well. Here's an excellent combo, cause its awesome.

u/lethalitykd · 4 pointsr/DotA2

not a headset but a clip on microphone pack for $7 (3 pieces). That's ~ $2 per mic. And these do the job from personal rocket league experience.

They clip on to your shirt too, or you can just put them on your desk and it'll pick your voice no problem.

u/jaeedon · 4 pointsr/PUBATTLEGROUNDS

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1486234609&sr=1-15&keywords=microphone this is the one i have been using for the past 6 months, and it is great quality and very durable. Comes with 3 as well just in case.

u/Trazac · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I didn't say they were bad, just that they're a waste of money. I would get the first Clouds over the Cloud IIs personally, since they cost a bit less and are functionally identical. I think they are based on the same headphones (which is a good move on Kingston's Part) but with the added gimmick of virtual surround sound.

Having said that, you could easily get a good pair of headphones and a crappy lav mic (three actually) and have a better setup for the same money.

u/wtf-m8 · 4 pointsr/audioengineering

Depends what you're using it for. For measuring a system to have a flat response, yes that is a concern. To figure out which frequency is feeding back, you'll be fine with the built-in mic. I don't know about the compression aspect of it, but you can also just buy a calibrated mic with an 1/8" connector

u/motion_ocean · 3 pointsr/ukulele

Plugging direct into an interface works great. I also have the scarlett 2i2. It's great because it has 2 channels so you can plug your uke directly into it AND use a mic to record the natural sound of the uke. There are some great USB microphones out there as well if you just want a simple mic setup. For what you're doing, a simple USB mic sounds like the most simple option.

u/squaretangle · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

You should return it if you actually bought it for 200. Even amazon is selling it for 86 right now

u/cappapen · 3 pointsr/podcasting

There's also the Blue Microphones Yeti USB which has an Omnidirectional mode. I agree, double check your software capability and go from there.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1367681649&sr=1-1&keywords=blue+yeti

u/Molvoltinein · 3 pointsr/Diablo

This is what I went with.

The blue yeti is the best bang for your buck. It has a few different settings and such that really let you get the sound you want, even if you want to record multiple people. I don't actually use it for any production use, I just really dislike sounding poorly when I play D&D online with my friends lol.

Don't forget the pop filter either. They are usually under $10 and help a surprising amount with the audio. Hope to see more content on this sub from you!

u/OhSchmitt · 3 pointsr/motorcycles

Invest 30 bucks in this, not super loud but its good enough and its a third the price of the cheapest sena headset

Reciever Audio Only $16

Speakers $14

This is my setup and I love it only downside is no microphone but I usually ride alone so it doesn't matter to me

Edit: so I recently ordered these

Receiver Mic and Audio $20

Mic $5

Adapter $6

I'm trying to come up with a bluetooth calling set up if anyone is interested I can make a diy on how I put all this together, I will also report the quality of the new parts at a later date

u/AriesWarSpirit · 3 pointsr/letsplay

Here is my list I am quite proud of on the frugal side:

  • PS3 Eye $5/Driver $3
  • Neewer Lapel Mic 3 x $6.50
  • OBS for facecam Free/Action! for game + mic $50
  • Blender Video Editor Free + Tutorials
  • Titanfall Turtlebeach @Goodwill for $40
u/TenchiZero · 3 pointsr/headphones

CALs are solid choices, but from personal experience, the Zalman clip-on is only useable if you're in a silent room 24/7, and even then (I used them in my dorm as well), friends on the other side never liked my mic quality. Once-upon-a-time, I would have recommended (good pair of headphones)+an Antlion ModMic, but since the ModMic 4.0 is a bit pricier than it's predecessors, I don't blame people for going the clip-on mic route. If you check out the link for those interested in gaming gear in the OP, you'll find a link to MadLustEnvy's guide, and there he links another clip-on that he (and I) have had much better success with. Again, this is personal experience, so YMMV. Also, definitely look into desktop mics as another alternative.

And if you are interested in going the ModMic route, and want to remain under $100, check out the Superlux HD681 EVOs or JVC's HARX700, both a budget headphones for under $40.

Few final notes, if you're looking for surround sound, Razer has a nice, free software called Razer Surround, and even has a pro-version if you need more features. Pair that with the EVOs/JVCs/CALs, and you'll have superior sound to either of the Logitech stuff, and the "surround sound" feature without having to pay extra.

u/shoeyorkcity23 · 3 pointsr/xboxone

Buy the following:

  1. Lapel Microphone

  1. Mic/Heaphone Splitter

u/n_nick · 3 pointsr/battlestations

Here is my build list formated for reddit

Group | Name | Price | Quantity | Total | Link
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Pc | (Everything Inside the case) | | | |
$1,601.62 | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $347.00 | 1 | $347.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012M8LXQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Cooler Master Hyper D92 54.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler | $44.80 | 1 | $44.80 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NXLYE4G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $171.49 | 1 | $171.49 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012N6EW6G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | $129.99 | 1 | $129.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OTJZTZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $97.99 | 1 | $97.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAJ412U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Hitachi HD​S723020BLA​642 | $58.00 | 3 | $174.00 | EBay
| EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card | $459.99 | 1 | $459.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I60OGUK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $90.39 | 1 | $90.39 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYK1CC6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| XFX AMD Radeon HD 5450 1GB | $29.99 | 2 | $59.98 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUW7YE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| PWM Female to 4 x PWM Male Computer Case Fan Splitter | $6.50 | 2 | $13.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYQRFY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Sabrent 2.5" SSD & SATA Hard Drive to Desktop 3.5" | $12.99 | 1 | $12.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UN550AC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 80MM 5000RPM Fan | $0.00 | 2 | $0.00 |
| 92MM 5000RPM Fan | $0.00 | 4 | $0.00 |
Monitors | | | | |
$744.66 | Seiki Pro SM28UTR 28-Inch 4K UHD 3840x2160 | $195.69 | 1 | $195.69 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013XWQF28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| AOC e2460Sd 24-Inch Widescreen LED Monitor | $142.99 | 3 | $428.97 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C99MUHQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Dell 17" 5:4 | $30.00 | 4 | $120.00 | EBay
Cables | | | | |
$137.77 | Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable 10 Feet | $11.99 | 1 | $11.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H3Q5E0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Cable Matters Active DisplayPort to DVI Male to Female Adapter | $19.99 | 2 | $39.98 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDT01TO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| DVI Male to Female 90 Degree Adapter Connector | $4.43 | 3 | $13.29 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008X0ZJZ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 15ft 28AWG CL2 Dual Link DVI-D Cable - Black | $10.47 | 3 | $31.41 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10209&cs_id=1020902&p_id=2760&seq=1&format=2
| 15ft Super VGA M/M | $5.69 | 4 | $22.76 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10201&cs_id=1020101&p_id=3622&seq=1&format=2
| 15ft USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension | $1.87 | 5 | $9.35 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030304&p_id=5435&seq=1&format=2
| 25ft hdmi cable | $8.99 | 1 | $8.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SKVMHI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Desk Accesseries | | | | |
$263.49 | Perixx PX-5200 Cherry MX Blue | $72.91 | 1 | $72.91 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NY45NCY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Logitech C310 Webcam | $31.93 | 1 | $31.93 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LVZO8S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Lapel Mics | $6.50 | 1 | $6.50 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DJOIHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| FingerPrint Reader | $12.58 | 1 | $12.58 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HHHP7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Mouse Pad | $8.99 | 1 | $8.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GB0IF50/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Headset Func HS260 | $79.99 | 1 | $79.99 | https://www.amazon.com/FUnc-FUNC-HS-260-1ST-fUnc-HS-260/dp/B00HH3H83U
| Altec ACS 54 - Speaker | $0.00 | 1 | $0.00 |
| Logitech G700S | $50.59 | 1 | $50.59 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFOEY3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Audio Accesseries | | | | |
$58.33 | BEHRINGER MICROAMP HA400 | $24.99 | 1 | $24.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KIPT30/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 5-Pack 6.35mm Male to 3.5mm Female Adapter | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XAQD4YA/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3.5mm Male to 2 x 3.5mm Female Splitter Cable | $3.99 | 1 | $3.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081ZBNI4/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Coupler 3.5 mm Female - 3.5 mm Female Stereo or Mono | $3.93 | 1 | $3.93 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O4N/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3 feet Slim 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable - M/M | $2.71 | 2 | $5.42 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G3UK5C/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3-Feet 3.5mm Stereo Male to Female Extension Cable, 5-Pack | $12.01 | 1 | $12.01 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWOJLSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lighting | | | | |
$86.88 | Studio Designs Swing Arm Lamp Black | $24.75 | 2 | $49.50 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I2S7MHQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Lutron TT-300NLH-BL Credenza Lamp Dimmer Black | $14.83 | 1 | $14.83 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00024BJZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Triple Outlet Swivel Adapter, White | $3.27 | 1 | $3.27 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HJBENG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Daylight LED Light Bulb 15W | $9.64 | 2 | $19.28 | https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA1850ND-Great-Value-LED-15W-A19-Light-Bulb/38596922
Cable Managment | | | | |
$18.81 | 100 Velcro Ties | $5.00 | 2 | $10.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y5O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 100 Releasable cable ties | $2.47 | 3 | $7.41 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052012&p_id=5795&seq=1&format=2
| Cable Clip nais | $0.70 | 2 | $1.40 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052006&p_id=5834&seq=1&format=2
Power | | | | |
$53.13 | Monster MP AV 750 Audio Video PowerCenter | $18.99 | 1 | $18.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ETIKH8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| AmazonBasics 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip 2-Pack | $12.99 | 1 | $12.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TP1BWMK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3 Outlet Single-Tap Wall Tap | $4.00 | 2 | $8.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XQORTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 15ft 16AWG Power Cord Cable | $5.20 | 1 | $5.20 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022801&p_id=5287&seq=1&format=2
| 10ft 18AWG Right Angle Power Cord Cabl | $2.65 | 3 | $7.95 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022809&p_id=7677&seq=1&format=2
Network | | | | |
$33.98 | TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch | $22.99 | 1 | $22.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EVGIYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 5-Pack, Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable in Blue 3 Feet | $10.99 | 1 | $10.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2B81K6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Monitor Mount | | | | |
$215.27 | Arm wall mount | $17.54 | 3 | $52.62 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082821&p_id=12232&seq=1&format=2
| Top wall mount bracket | $4.80 | 4 | $19.20 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082821&p_id=3005&seq=1&format=2
| Center Monitor Mount | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082821&p_id=4564&seq=1&format=2
| 2x8 | $7.47 | 3 | $22.41 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/Top-Choice-Common-2-in-x-8-in-x-10-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-7-25-in-x-10-ft-Lumber/4082916
| 2x4 | 2.55 | 1 | $2.55 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-2-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-8-ft-Stud/1000074211
| 3" clamp | $5.98 | 6 | $35.88 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-QUICK-GRIP-3-in-Clamp/50214643
| 4" Hinge | $2.81 | 2 | $5.62 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gatehouse-4-in-H-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Interior-Exterior-Mortise-Door-Hinge/4772785
| Wood Screws | $9.00 | 1 | $9.00 | Lowes
| Assorted brackets/hardware | $25.00 | 1 | $25.00 | Lowes
| Case Rack Mount | $35.00 | 1 | $35.00 | EBay
Misc | | | | |
$35.97 | Steam Link | $19.99 | 1 | $19.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016XBGWAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Bluetooth Adapter | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | GRANDCOW Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter Dongle for Windows 10/ 8.1 / 8/ 7 / Vista / XP
| 19 Key Numeric Keypad | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DJSAAU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/pokebud · 3 pointsr/asmr

This lapel mic it's $6 for 3 of them

here is a vid of someone using it and you'll see it's better than most of what the ASMRtists are using since it filters out all that shitty background noise.

sometimes it does add a small electrical hum but it's fairly negligible and for $6 it can't be beat.

u/Pit_Sweat · 3 pointsr/seduction

Record yourself. Audio is all it takes although getting a buddy to film you is obviously better. You'll be amazed at the little things you'll pick up about how you're coming off. You can buy a recorder and mic on Amazon for less than $30 total.

Secondly, make sure you're being honest with yourself. Are you really that clueless as to what you're doing wrong, or is this just a defense mechanism?

u/TacticalBacon00 · 3 pointsr/shutupandtakemymoney

What makes OP's mic so much better than this one that includes three microphones for $6.50? Serious question, I want some quality portable recording, but $76 is a little excessive.

u/fredemu · 3 pointsr/dndnext

It's possible, but if your problem is a "poopy mic", you may simply consider getting a new one. You can get a cheap mic that works perfectly fine for something like online gaming for $5-10.

example

u/Wazanator_ · 3 pointsr/buildapc

For those wondering his budget in $ is about $7070

Info I dug up on the games

League of Legends recommended:

  • 3 GHz CPU or better

  • 4 GB of RAM

  • GeForce 8800 or better

  • 12 GB of disk space

  • Windows OS

    SMITE recommended:

  • i5-750, 2.67 GHz or better

  • 4 GB of RAM

  • GeForce GTX 560 (or 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) )

  • 10 GB of disk space

  • Windows OS

    Counter Strike Global Offensive recommended:

    Valve says you could basically make do with a computer from 10 years ago but let's be honest you probably don't want everything on the lowest of settings.

  • 3 GHz CPU

  • 4 GB of RAM

  • A graphics card from the last 5 years

  • 8 GB of hard drive space

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    I'm not too great at picking out parts but I'll see what I can do about other things that others aren't taking into consideration such as monitors.

    So just as a heads up this is going to be tricky because you live in Italy and I have no idea what kind of price increase you can expect or who ships there or what.

    Place I would look for buying bulk:

  • Ebay

  • Amazon

  • Alibaba

    Have you also considered maybe asking companies to sponsor you? If you could get a few to send you keyboards, mouses, headsets, whatever it would really help lower your costs without having to resort to inferior products.

    Companies I would try contacting:

  • Logitec

  • SteelSeries

  • Razor (I don't care for their products but they do this kind of thing quite often it seems)

  • Cooler Master

  • Corsair

    You have I would say two choices when it comes to the OS, Windows 8.1 Full or Windows 8.1 OEM. OEM will save you about $13 a piece but it is a non transferable license and if say someone gets over excited and spills a big glass of soda all over the computer and just frys it you will have to rebuy Windows. Personally I think it is worth the extra $13 to know that you won't have to rebuy if worse comes to worse. Assuming you go with the Full version that's going to run you $1052

    However you could probably get that in bulk as well from Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.aspx

    Monitors are another thing one can typically buy in bulk. Personally I would go with something like this Acer for $120, 21.5 inch, 60Hz, it does only have 5ms response time but unless you have very very high ranked players it shouldn't make a huge difference to most people and going to a lower response time is going to increase the price. Plus this is something you can always easily upgrade in the future and sell off the old ones. Buying refurbished monitors isn't a bad idea either.

    Sites that sell bulk monitors in addition to the above:

  • http://www.liquidation-lcd.com/

  • http://dellrefurbished.com/bulk-computers-computer-reseller

    Keyboards and mice. So you can definitely buy these in bulk but they will be the kind you would see in an office, probably not what you would want to game with. Personally I would contact companies like Logitec and Steel series and see if you could work out a deal and have them cut you a price cut for maybe putting up posters and advertising their product. But hey both Logitec and Amazon sell some really cheap wired keyboard mouse combos for $15.

    Mousepads are all over the place and you can even make them yourself if you are feeling thrifty enough. $5 each seems reasonable to me for a decent mouse pad so $50 altogether.

    Headset I would go with over the ear cheap so when they get nasty you can just toss them and not feel to bad. For $20 you can't do much better then these Sennheisers I feel.

    For microphone I would maybe go with some clip ons like these or maybe a cheap desk stand one. You could go for an all in one headphone + mic but price to quality wise you are going to be spending more then you could if you got them separate I think.

    So just as an estimate I would say without even building the PC's you are looking at probably somewhere in the area of $2,400 just for things like monitors and peripherals. Please tell me you already have table and chairs because that's going to kill your budget if you don't.
u/Salsadips · 3 pointsr/MECoOp

>will likely cost you $40 for a fairly basic headset

No.

u/nichampagne · 3 pointsr/videography

get a wired lav mic and plug it into the zoom h1, instant lav mic for cheap. http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE

for recording audio, make sure you record at same sampling rate on the zoom (44.1k or 48k) as the camera does. makes lining it up in post dead simple. also, you don't have to record at super high rates, just set the quality high enough (minimum 128 kbps if mp3) that the normal joe can't tell the diff. or buy another memory card for it.

for agc, use it. the volumes can change drastically from the ceremony to the reception and audio is better to have that is semi-useable but not perfect rather than some audio that is good and alot that is not.

u/blackexe · 3 pointsr/Twitch

I would not really recommend clip on your shirt mic since ususally they are bad in sound quality and they pick up noises when you move since It slides on your shirt and cable of the headphone.... But I guess you could buy the Neewer Hands free mic

u/PhearzMeh · 3 pointsr/headphones

get a sennheiser gamezero or a beyerdynamic mmx 300.
Alternatively you can get ANY headset and get a vmoda or beyerdynamic inline microphone
http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407910579&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=vmoda+inline+microphone

u/Kennyjive · 3 pointsr/xboxone

The best gaming headphones are these with this.

u/espike845 · 3 pointsr/headphones

The boompro is a mic that you can plug into the input on the headphones. Similar to a modmic, but shares its cable with the headphones for less tangleness.

Boom Pro

u/kare_kano · 3 pointsr/headphones

The V-Moda BoomPro is amazing. But you have to pick headphones with removable cable and a 3.5" jack that will fit it. Here's a list stolen from head-fi (the prices may vary depending on store and country):

(Tell me if you know more headphones compatible with it, I'll update the list.)

  • Skullcandy Aviator ($50-100, varies with color)
  • Monster DNA On Ear ($65), DNA Pro ($75)
  • Philips SHP9500 ($75)
  • Nuforce HP800 ($75)
  • M-Audio Q40 ($100)
  • Logitech UE6000 ($110)
  • Vmoda LP2 ($135), M-80 ($130), M-100 ($230), XS ($150)
  • Fostex T50rp MK3 ($160) (+Shure 1540 Pads [hpaec1540])
  • Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro ($170-190)
  • Philips Fidelio X1, X2 ($230)
  • NAD Viso HP50 ($250)
  • MrSpeakers Mad Dog (single ended version) ($300)
  • Focal Spirit Professional ($300-350)
  • Focal Spirit Classic ($400)
u/Assassannerr · 3 pointsr/smashbros

Our scene has grown a little more now, but when we first started we used an aux splitter connected to the gamepad to allow two people to hear the sound and then used a Blue Yeti Microphone to have duel commentating.

A little redneck/bootleg I guess, but it works.

Edit: Obviously gamepad only works for Sm4sh. But some CRTs have aux ports that would work as well if you can find one.

u/edheng23 · 3 pointsr/letsplay

Well I personally use Adobe Premiere on this but i can be quite costly (I got it off my university so it wasn't much) as for microphone, I am using a Blue Yeti with a Blue's Pop shield.

Mic:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S
Pop:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Adjustable-Universal-Windscreen/dp/B0002H0H4A

Have a good start to your channel dood

u/toplessrockstar · 3 pointsr/letsplay

I don't know if this will help a ton, but here is my experience working with microphones for more than 2 people (our team is 3).

When you're recording, you only want to pick up the voices of those recording, without a ton of ambient noise. With one person it's easy. With 2 people, depending on the mic, it's not too bad. Anything more than that, and you're almost always going to get a lot of room noise.

We tried using 1 mic for our first recording session. It was a good mic (the Yeti Blue USB mic) and no matter what we did, we couldn't get good quality sound. If we used the uni-directional function on the mic, the person right in front of the mic would be super loud, while everyone else was quiet. If we used the omni-directional function, we picked up the TV a lot, and got a lot of room noise.

So, while what you're looking for isn't impossible, it will be tricky. Here is my suggestion.

Look for a mic with a bi-directional setting. That way it will only pick up audio directly in front and directly behind the mic. Make sure you're in a small room, and sound proof as much as possible. Sit your players 2 in front, and 2 behind the mic (relatively - if you turn the mic sideways, you'd have 2 on the left and 2 on the right). Try and set it up so that none of you are closer than the other to the mic.

That would be the optimal setup with one mic, I believe.

I don't have any recommendations for a type of mic, unfortunately, but I'd just look through Amazon for USB microphones with a good rating and the ability to have bi-directional recording, and you should be good to go.

I hope this helps!

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Edit: I didn't include my recommendation above because I didn't think the Blue Yeti was within your price range, but it looks like it's around $100 on Amazon.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone on Amazon

This mic has a bi-directional setting (either front/back or left/right) and sounds awesome.

u/conez4 · 3 pointsr/battlestations

Looks like the Blue Yeti to me.

u/SilentSilhouette99 · 3 pointsr/Eve

For a first podcast i though it was really good content. Good back and forth between host. Really enjoyed the pod cast.



The first thing I would focus on is audio quality
Proto you have a great mic but you are too close or you pop filter is not working.


Kira(spelling?) she needs a better mic the quality difference is very distracting.


http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=zg_bs_11974671_5/188-4062151-0424642


http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407203323&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+yeti


There are few options for pod-casting mics.


Lasting thing with the audio bump up Kira's volume she was a little bit quieter than Proto, not big but noticeable.



In the podcast description please put your social media info in it, don't forget to put guest info in as well.

Time stamps for sections are nice too but I know they are annoying


I might of missed it, but an RSS feed for pod cast apps would be nice.

u/OmniscientBacon · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

The Blue Yeti is very good.

u/cj3636 · 3 pointsr/GarlicMarket

I have a Blue yeti, just the basic silver: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S

How much GRLC will you offer?

u/timhillyer · 3 pointsr/makinghiphop

The Blue Yeti is great for a relatively cheap USB condenser microphone. There's quite a few good reviews on youtube on it as well

u/sk9592 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

This is pretty much the beginner mic for anyone starting out streaming/ Youtubing:

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E/

This would be the step up from that:

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/

u/Hyabusa2 · 3 pointsr/teslamotors

People that don't make youtube videos for a living don't often own specialized recording equipment but at least be constructive enough to offer a recommendation.

The Blue Yeti for $100 seems like a pretty popular decent budget choice.

Add a $7 pop filter as an accessory.

u/HeauBeau · 3 pointsr/podcasts

I have a Yeti, and it's pretty great. One step up from a snowball.

u/motionglitch · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Blue makes one of the best mics out there. If you really want sound Quality, the Blue Yeti is the most recommended, but it's pricey.

u/BlizzardCanyon · 3 pointsr/xboxone

Sennheiser 598's with Antlion modmic. Amazing pair of headphones with a detachable mic to avoid strange looks in public. You will need this splitter as well!

u/Aezalius · 3 pointsr/letsplay

The ATR2100 is a damn good microphone which you can add into more complicated setups if you decide to upgrade later. It's dynamic and has good audio quality, as well as being both XLR and USB. As well as a stand which I use which is one of the cheaper ones, but gets the job done.

If you're looking for a headset style mic, then the modmic is decent.

u/patlms · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

You can also buy a very nice pair of headphones and buy a standalone microphone that either attaches or plugs into your headphones

I use the v-moda myself personally because it plugs directly into the headphones (no extra wires) but I've also heard good things about the mod mic (attaches to headset, extra wire)

V-MODA BoomPro Gaming, VoIP Headset Headphone with Mic (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YgyKybPCAFXEN

Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Microphone - Noise Cancelling with Mute Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yhyKybYFN6RE8

u/dialpixel · 3 pointsr/youtubegaming

If you really need good quality audio for that price point, I would suggest you look into something that has a detachable cable. The audio technica ATH_M40x headphones are a great option. Then you can add on a Modmic that attaches to the headphones or even get a Blue snowball standalone microphone.

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Audio Technica ATH-M40X - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40X-Professional-Headphones-Black/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549866398&sr=8-4&keywords=audio+technica

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Antilon Mod Mic - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone-Uni-Directional-Mute/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549866832&sr=8-2&keywords=modmic

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Blue Snowball Mic - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-iCE-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1549866907&sr=1-5&keywords=blue+snowball

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u/alex_3799 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

90% sure those are ass, but these are supposed to be amazing. I'd just get a blue snowball though and call it a day.

u/Wilhelm_Brandenburg · 3 pointsr/tf2

If you don't feel like spending that much, try what I'm using currently: http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413234166&sr=8-1&keywords=Zalman+ZM-MIC1

Half the price but definetely good enough for these purposes. Just make sure that if you do buy it, to keep it as close as you can to your mouth for best quality.

u/justcasual · 3 pointsr/podcasts

You don't need to get super fancy (especially starting off). If you're audio sounds like a phone call, that's going to be an issue that will deter listeners. But mediocre audio quality will not hinder your growth, bad content will.

A few recommendations:

Cheap mics:

This works great as a portable mic: https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498145879&sr=8-3&keywords=samson+clip

I also used this to clip onto my headphones before: https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1498145910&sr=8-6&keywords=clip+mic

Actual mics:

I've heard good things about the Snowball but I've never used it: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-iCE-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498146044&sr=8-3&keywords=mic

If you want an actual mic, this is the cheap mic I buy all my cohosts. It sounds perfectly fine. I've been using it for over 2 years now: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498146015&sr=8-1&keywords=atr-2100

You don't need a mixer. Instead, I would use zencastr to record the audio. It has a free version but I pay for the unlimited one ($12).
Otherwise, you can just record your own individual audio with Audacity which is free and GREAT!

u/DemonicSnow · 3 pointsr/F13thegame

$6.
https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

I've been using this same microphone for around 7 years now. Huge wire, so you can run it from your mic jack and just bundle it on your desk with a rubber band.

u/Mr_SOLVER · 3 pointsr/de

Ich habe die Kopfhörer mit dem Zalman-Zm-Mic1 mehrere Jahre benutzt und war sehr zufrieden. Wenn du das Micro nur für discord, TS, Mumble usw. braucht, hast du hier das Beste für wenig Geld. Das was der Clip bringt ist komplett ausreichend.

Ich hab das Micro immer noch, nur die Kopfhörer hab ich dann nach mehreren Jahren geupgraded (funktionieren aber immer noch einwandfrei).

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

u/enderflame · 3 pointsr/tf2

My friend has had this 8 dollar Zalman mic for a while and it is clear enough to understand words and whatnot. If you're feeling cheap, this will do the job.

u/The_Dirty_Carl · 3 pointsr/Games

Hell naw. "Gaming" peripherals are notorious for being worse at their pricepoint. If you need a mic, get a modmic or a zm-mic. I have the latter and it works great.

If you're looking for new headphones, head to /r/headphones and /r/HeadphoneAdvice. If you're not a self-identified audiophile, stick to their low-end suggestions. I.E. if you're like me and can't hear the difference between a .mp3 and a lossless format, you don't need to shell out hundreds for a set.

u/rootbeerfetish · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Hi! I'm by no means an expert on the subject but I did learn a few things while pursuing a quality audio experience and its kind of turned into a new hobby.

Simulating surround sound was something I wanted to achieve as well when shopping for headphones a while back. Something I learned is that the headphones themselves can't really do this. The right kind of headphones (and sometimes software) can help this effect but you can't magically turn 2 channels (I.E. right and left) into 4 or more to get multi-directional sound. In gamery types of headphones, the marketing makes all kinds of claims that its the total fault of the headphones but it's simply not true.

The only real way to get a simulated surround effect in your headphones is if the source had this in mind from the get go. And after that good quality headphones can help a bit further. This can be easily demonstrated with this video. Plug in ANY pair of headphones in your house and for added effect? Close your eyes. Seriously even 3 dollar earbuds from the dollar store will work. And what you'll notice is a full high-quality multi-directional, surround sound experience from just youtube and whatever headphones you happened to try. Neat! But how?

Games and movies ect need to have an audio engineer design the sound with this concept in mind known as binaural. In games, this is usually the "headphone" mode in options settings. Or it'll just be on by default. There are times where a game simply won't have it and no amount of software can change that going into your headphones. Software can't magically know that the bullet was supposed to be behind you instead of in front of you.

What does this mean? That you can get virtual/simulated surround sound from pretty much any pair of headphones? Yes! Learning this concept to me was the beginning of something new. I started looking at simple high-quality headphones that could help make the effect even more dramatic.

I learned about open vs closed back headphones. Closed back headphones make you feel like the sound is sort of coming from inside your own head. This is fine especially if you want to block out other sounds from your room or house ect. Open back headphones let sound in your headphones from the outside, allowing for a more natural 3D effect in most cases. I did a lot of research on open back headphones. I ended up getting the AD900x's. I know this might be expensive-ish but there's a good option for optimal sound on a budget.

I got this combo deal for my fiance. You'll get an open back experience to help further the 3d effect you're after and ontop of that these headphones sound fucking GREAT for the money. Seriously makes me mad that I was buying gaming headphones for all these years leading up to what I learned. Check it out.

  • Headphones
  • Replacement earpads. (optional) The stock ones made me and my fiance's ear sweat like crazy. Not comfortable.
  • Microphone.

    Now, this is just a suggestion. Just use whatever you thought sounded better when it came to your logitech's or Beats after making sure headphone mode was on in the game you're playing. Hopefully, I've given you enough to do your own research on the subject. But. For the money? I found this combo to be amazing for gaming and surround sound. Just make sure you always turn on "headphone mode" in games and you'll get the 3D experience you're after. Learn more at https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/

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    TLDR; Some audio nerd info. I'd personally just use whatever you thought sounded better when it came to your logitech's or Beats after making sure headphone mode was on in the game you're playing. Seeing as the surround sound effect is mostly due to the source. If you ever want to try and make the 3D effect more dramatic I linked a suggestion on a budget.

u/weeaboocookie · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

no offence for 16 bucks you can get
https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491930393&sr=8-1&keywords=mic+zalman
and any eight dollar earbuds and be better off. The mic sounds better than most of headsets with mic and you can upgrade the earbuds to headphones later on
Edit: grammar

u/We0921 · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I use this inexpensive mic and if you're not a stickler for audio quality you could easily use a cheap set of earbuds too.

u/doidos · 3 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

I can recommend the Zalman Mic1. It's cheap and good.

u/my_spelling_is_pour · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I have this one and no complaints. Chosen because cheap. Would recommend this over a desk mic.

u/shocksim · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

Just as I said in the last headset thread.

Get a zalman clip on mid

And a pair of decent/good headphones. For FPS open back headpones are nice and will give a wide soundstage. Closed back will give better bass reproduction and a narrower soundstage but lots of people play with closed back headphones all the time.

I prefer Sennheiser but there's lots of good brands. Beyerdynamic, AudioTechnica makes some good cheap phones.

I've used 'gaming headphones' when I was first getting into gaming and they sound better than most run of the mill headphones, logitech around the back ones etc, but can't compare to my HD515, HD555's or HD598s. I will say that the clipon mic from the icemats is nice and I'm still using it today _- but the siberia has a retractable mic now so meh.

Icemat's (same design as the Siberia V2) hurt my ears if I wore them for a long time but gave me decent sounds but I would never buy them again considering for $90 I can get 515's or ATH-AD700's for $90 on amazon I would prefer those for sound and comfort.

TL;DR Gaming headsets are overpriced and not nearly as good in my opinion.

u/CptHacks · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

Something like this would be great

u/E-Man1864 · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

No, get a pair of HD 558s + a Zalman Zm-Mic 1

u/Ekmod · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

Headset come with microphone already and also some advertise 5.1 or 7.1 surround. Most of the time, I'm pretty sure the 5.1 and 7.1 isn't true 5.1 or 7.1(where there are multiple speakers) but artificial surround sound.

I have the ATH-M50s as well. I bought a Zalman Clip and use them for TF2. They work fine.

u/platypushark · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

why USB connected?
this type of post gets repeated OVER and OVER again, here's what i've learned.
Generally, the best "gaming" headset would be to get a regular set of reliable headphones from sennheiser, anywhere but bose really.
then add either a zalman external mic or get a modmic.
unfortunately modmic is going through some updates at the time apparently, so you can't really buy them until July 10th, they say.
In addition, it's a good point to add that like gokudude said below, headphones are only as good as the sound output. your best bet would be to invest in a sound card.

u/siscorskiy · 3 pointsr/audiophile

haha, yeah anything but true audiophile headphones will lead you to be dissapointed from your sennheisers. I think your best bet for the mic is to buy a zalman clip on mic, then attach them to whatever headphones you want to use.

the zalman, from what i've heard provides pretty dang good quality for the price. and if you don't like it, thats only 9$.

u/iamlouie · 3 pointsr/tf2

I use a Senheisser HD555 and a Zalman Microphone Zm-Mic1.

I've used Steelseries/Icemat Siberias before and they were really good. I actually went through 3 pairs due to the cat eating the cord twice and the wires being pulled out once but Steelseries was gracious enough to replace two of them. When my last one broke, I decided to try the Senheisser HD555 and like it a lot more.

I've also used Logitech, Sony, Plantronics headsets/headphones in the past. They're okay. If I were on a budget, I'd just go with Steelseries Siberias.

u/Unsubscribing · 3 pointsr/headphones

From experience, the AD700 is a pretty safe choice, and they're good for the price range in general. Some people may consider the lows/bass pretty weak (and I can see why), but it seems to make the lows play a much more background role. Overall, I'd call them pretty mid-centric.

I haven't heard the AKG K240, but I've been very curious about their sound overall. From what I can gather, they have more bass than the AD700, but some nice extras to consideer on the K240 are the velour AND pleather pads they come with and that their cable is detachable. Usually replacement pads are around $20 or even more, but to have velour pads as well? Using different material earpads actually makes the headphones sound different (not too drastically though).

So to be different, to satisfy curiosity, and for the nice little extras, I'd get the AKG K240. If you like a lot of bass, I'd stay away from the AD700, but if it doesn't matter that much, the AD700 is pretty safe.

Regarding mics, the Zalman mic linked below is sufficient in most cases at $9, but at times it can pick up background noise. One of my friends uses a very, very old Plantronics mono-speaker headset, and even though it's quite literally from either the 1990s or very early 2000s, it hardly picks up background noise (an attempt at mic spamming through an electric piano completely failed and was reduced to a whisper until he set it on the piano speakers) and is the clearest mic I've EVER heard by quite a bit (infinitely better than the Zalman mic). If you'd consider using it, perhaps you can modify it by twistie tying it to the headphone wire or even using Velcro to attach it to your headphone or your wire. To reduce weight, cut out the Plantronic mono headset's headband and/or sound parts and you'll do great. I have no idea what model it is however.

Zalman:

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333784834&sr=8-1

Regarding the Plantronics headset, I tried my best searching for what it could be, but no actual luck. He said it looks much cheaper than the following link though. He found the mic just randomly in his garage. I can't guarantee that this mic is as good as the random garage Plantronics mic though, but it might be a safer risk.

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Cordless-Phone-Headset-M210C/dp/B000ANJVKW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1333785004&sr=8-11

u/Rechirax · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace
  1. Don't buy a Kraken 7.1. Gaming headsets have shitty audio/mic quality and are prone to break fairly quick(My brother had his share of Krakens)
  2. Buy this instead.
    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1452731993&sr=8-6&keywords=sennheiser

    http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452732024&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman+mic

    This will make the best headset you will have for about the same price range of a Kraken.
u/XhanzomanX · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I will suggest that if you can, (enough budget) get a 598 or 558 if you want open backed. If you want closed then ATH M50x. Check out /r/headphones.

BTW: If you don't need mic quality than get a cheap ~$7 clip on zalman mic off amazon.

u/BLACKGlNGER · 3 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

I use a Modmic - would highly recommend it. However, it may not be cheap. Have heard good things about the Zalman Clip On

u/powersurge360 · 3 pointsr/xboxone

Don't get the S model. The S comes with a surround sound dongle that is worthless imo. It totally destroys the surround sound and, as this post alludes to, you can't use a USB sound card on xbox one anyways. The revolver is the same model but doesn't have the dongle and I think it's also missing a couple of plastic pieces meant to cut down on the metal reverberation.

However, for around the same price point, consider the HD 598 SR which is a much better headphone and also has a mic. Looks like the price is high atm but it comes down to around $130 if you don't mind waiting.

If you want a better headphone than the hyperx revolver but don't want to pay for/wait for the HD 598, the SHP9500s are a good set and you can combine em with a boom pro to get the microphone functionality. This will be better sound quality both in the mic and the headphones and will be about the same price as the revolver based on current amazon prices.

That's not to say the revolver is bad though. Note too that the two I recommended are less bass heavy and more focused on mids & treble so may be less 'fun'.

u/kompromat_komrade · 3 pointsr/oculus

These are good mics.

I use them for discord on PC and also use them on consoles and never had an issue. They work with any headphone that has a 3.5mm jack.

u/RadiantSun · 3 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

> There is plenty of reason to buy a gaming headset.

No, there is precisely one reason to buy a gaming headset i.e. you don't want to deal with two cables.... in which case, you can buy a passthrough mic, which still has better quality than the Cloud2

> and way cheaper than buying a ton of high end shit for marginally better sound.

A) "A bunch" = buy 2 things instead of 1, and plug 1 into the other. Ok.

B)

  • HyperX Cloud2: $95

  • Passthrough mic + Monoprice 8323 = $55

    > If my mic breaks i just take it out and attach a new one.

    The problem is not with the external mic accessory, the problems arrive internally, as is wont to happen when you mic two things you shouldn't be mixing.
u/WhiteZero · 3 pointsr/headphones

I'm really considering this or the V-MODA BoomPro for my Fidelio X2's that I'm waiting on.

I'm thinking modmic would be better, since my Headphone output and mic input wouldn't be close to eachother.

EDIT: Yup, going with the ModMic mutless option. Hope it mounts properly to the grill on the X2's

u/piperdaddy · 3 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

Been in the same situation, where I have a favorite pair of headphones but no mic. Ended up buying a desktop mic instead (the CAD Audio u37). For in-game chat, the audio picked up is nowhere near the same as a mic on a headset. You will see a lot of ambient noise being picked up by most (all?) such microphones. See if you can add a mic to your headset - it will be worth it.

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Seeing your post, I searched around for the mod-mic and ended up ordering the V-Moda Boom Pro, as my headphones have a 3.5mm input option.

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Hope this helps.

u/theroarer · 3 pointsr/OverwatchUniversity

any headphones + vmoda boom pro = better than any of the gaming headsets on the market.

u/NagyAudio · 3 pointsr/buildapc

To add onto this: SHP 9500s are amazing for their price. They easily compete with $100-$150 headphones. I'd say they are well worth going over budget by $5 for.


The cable on them is removable and just a standard 3.5mm cable. HUGE plus here, mainly because the cable they come with is not great, but also because it allows the use of a VModa Boom Pro. So they would basically be a gaming headset with that attachment down the road.


If you can't splurge the extra money, opt for a Superlux HD668B for around $40.

u/shepx13 · 3 pointsr/xboxone

There's plenty of stereo sets that will take a boom mic as a plug in with zero modding. I use this one

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/ThoughtA · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I have this it is cheap and it is awesome /run-on sentences.

I know it's not a desktop mic, but you would never know that it's the cheap thing it is, and its very convenient.

u/DublinBen · 3 pointsr/audio

This Zalman mic which is always recommended for this purpose is only $9.

You won't be able to hear the benefit of an external sound interface with a pair of $100 headphones. The Sennheiser HD 280 have the best sound isolation at that price.

u/SuccessInCircuit · 3 pointsr/hardware

If you're willing to spend $100+, the Sennheiser HD555 and a Zalman clip-on mic are a popular choice for gaming. The HD555 has a giant soundstage and excellent sound quality.


The ATH-AD700 is a good choice as well.

u/hobofats · 3 pointsr/hardware

at that price range you would get more bang for your buck getting an actual studio quality headset and a clip on mic, like the JVC HARX900 with a zalman mic. I personally use the HA-RX700, which is almost half the price.

"gaming" headsets are a marketing gimmick.

u/SaidTheShotgun · 3 pointsr/headphones

This is what he is talking about.

u/Mailstorm · 3 pointsr/dueprocess

Or you can could have a slightly more expensive bundle that comes with a mic that is cheap AND good. I imagine most people have a headset, just don't have a mic. Or you can just throw that with the game. I'm sure you guys can work out the money and make deals.

Another thing to consider is everyone has mics, but don't use them. I can't find the post, but the devs of SQUAD did a hardware survey and found around 90% of the players have microphones.

u/Hellcloud · 3 pointsr/hardware

I use this with my AudioTechnica AD700, works perfect...

u/bobyhey123 · 3 pointsr/NewToTF2

Most people here will tell you to get some nice headphones and pop on this bad boy

u/Efflux · 3 pointsr/gaming

If you want a nice USB surround sound one, get this one Logitech G35. I personally vouch for it, others do as well.

If you want one with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, these are nice Steel Series Siberia.

A lot of people will tell you to go with a non-gamer headphone and a clip mic. As you get a bit more bang for your buck.

This is all according to preference though. My preference is in the order I listed, the surround sound is quite impressive. Hope this helps.

u/ejackso1 · 3 pointsr/starcraft

It pains me to think that people waste their money on gaming headsets. Oh well, I'll just be here enjoying my Audio Technica AD700s. I try to convince people where I can, but the majority of them just won't listen to me. This used to make me mad, but now I just say "Okay, it's your money bud..."


Anyway, that's a funny mic mod :P
If you happen to have a few extra bucks around, you could grab a Zalman clip-on mic to attach to the cord, or a plain old Desktop mic. You know, just to avoid having a bunch of tape on those HD555s. :P

u/OJNeg · 3 pointsr/hardware

A clip on mic would have been much easier. They're cheap too.

u/ccampo · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

Zalman Clip-On Mic. This little thing is amazing.

u/KptKrondog · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

If you have a pair of headphones already (or find a decent cheap pair), the Zalman clip-on mic is really good.

I've been using mine for 2 years now. I bought a good pair of headphones (some Sennheiser model that was on sale for like $30) and I made my own boom. I just took a piece of heavy duty wire that I had already and electrical taped it to the headphones and then the mic just clips onto the wire. It doesn't look ghetto or anything either since the headphones are black. Have to deal with one extra cable (I just wrapped the mic cable around the headphone cable), but it can be managed.

u/Butthatsmyusername · 3 pointsr/DestinyTheGame

Here is a headphone buying guide from /r/headphones. http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide#yui_3_10_0_1_1467393181050_522

There are plenty of options there for less than $50.

Getting a cheap pair of headphones and a clip-on mic is often cheaper than getting a headset, and it will sound better too. I linked you to the ones in your price range, just click to expand. Scroll up to find explanations to the colored letters before the headphone name, and for headphone type descriptions.

Here is a quality clip on mic if you need it.

u/Ror_ · 3 pointsr/headphones

Just get one of these. Easiest solution.

u/Twak83 · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Headsets are marketed towards clueless gamers, they usually consist of a pretty meh set of headphones with a pretty meh microphone attatched, for way too much.

Headphones are just plain headphones, made for listening to music, etc, slap one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ on and you have some great headphones and a great mic, for much less.

Think about it like you'd think of pc's, headsets = prebuilts, headphones = custom pc's.

u/saxyphone241 · 3 pointsr/Overwatch

This it the mic I'm using right now. Good quality for how cheap it is.

https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

u/harpuajim25 · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

Head over to /r/headphones and click on the Headphone Recommendations by Price Range (Head-Fi) link on the sidebar. Choose the type of headphones that fit your budget. Pair them up with and inexpensive clip-on mic and you will have a headphone/microphone combo that costs less than X12's and provides much better sound.

u/happyevil · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I just did all this work to show someone my computer which I named "Maelstrom". It wasn't exactly "unlimited" money but it's pretty damn close. I actually built it though.

Honestly, I spent so much time gathering the links to share with someone I need to post it more than once :P

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The PC:

u/SensenmanN · 3 pointsr/evedreddit

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

10$ clip on mic, you can use the headphones you already have.

u/S7evyn · 3 pointsr/gaming

Get a set of Sennheiser HD 555's and do this to them. If you want a mic, get a Zalman ZM-1. This is almost always the most upvoted advice.

For headphones, you only need stereo. You only hear in stereo; your brain extrapolates the origin of the sound from the delay between each ear. Surround is useful for speakers, since the origin is actually relevant, but headphone speakers are close enough to your ears that the origin is irrelevant.

u/jojotmagnifficent · 3 pointsr/gaming

I recommend getting a good pair of closed stereo Sennhiesers or something similar. Those 5.1 and 7.1 headsets are a gimmick (you hear perfectly fine 3d with only two ear holes don't you?). Couple with them one of those Zalman clip on mics on amazon and you have a sweet gaming setup that's good for music too.

I recommend closed because it gives better isolation (which works both ways, sometimes people don't want to hear what your listening to as well. I remember these and these getting excellent review, although they are both open headphones, so you may want to consider their use environment first. This clip on mic seems to be pretty highly recommended.

u/CrackCrackPop · 3 pointsr/AskReddit

Ew, my headphones cost 30$. Enough for a gamer tbh.

https://www.thomann.de/gb/superlux_hd_681_evo_wh.htm

I'm still wearing my first pair which is about 3 years old.

Just to mention but the 20$ version of this headphone ( mine is adjusted to play more bass and it's white, otherwise it's the same ) is second best selling of the site.

https://www.thomann.de/gb/cat_rank.html?ar=297906

To be fair for this kind of headphone an onboard audio soundcard probably won't do you any good if you want to spend some quality time listening to music. That's another 15-20$ for a xonar audio card.

In case you're the type that really needs a mic. I have greater audio quality with my 5$ mic than most of my pure headset steelseries fanatic friends. You won't get the recording quality of a propper microphone but hell most of us don't stream.

https://www.amazon.de/Zalman-ZM-MIC1-Mikrofon-mit-Mikro-Clip/dp/B00029MTMQ

Getting the quality of this mic any better would involve echo dampening my room before I could even consider a better recording device, that's out of my need.

There you go. Budget audio that will last about 3-5years per investment. Reoccurring investment is about 20-35$ in case the headphone and the mic crap out.

In case your pc casing doesn't heat up above 70°C ( around the soundcard not the cpu) internally that soundcard should last.

If it's about in ears. Panasonic has a pair for 7-5$ which have decent sound and crap out after a year. Most of those just die by earwax overflow so I see no point in dropping 80$ in something that will die just as fast unless you want music while you're swimming. I've been using the Panasonic during workouts and I sweat a lot. I drink about 1,5 liters during one and still feel dehydrated.

Also mind that if you keep your in ears too long you basically have a bacteria hot spot evolving.

u/rtkierke · 3 pointsr/HeadphoneAdvice

AD700x and just grab a
Zalman mic until you can save for a better one.

u/dramahitler · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I wouldn't bother with cheap headset, as you said they all break. Go with a pair of headphones and a clip on mic. A Superlux 681 with Zalman ZM-mic1 will cost you just over $30 but will net you much better quality and endurance:

https://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI

https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4DMRC8X0KK1DN889W7NW

u/areyougame · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace
u/RandomChileanGuy · 3 pointsr/chile

Has considerado microfonos de clip como este o este otro?

En general es cierto que los audifonos "gamer" son pesimos en su calidad de sonido y te conviene mucho mas comprar un audifono dedicado y un microfono aparte (sea el de una webcam, uno de clip, etc).

Hace tiempo que no reviso como esta el mercado de audifonos en Chile y no se que haya bueno en este momento, pero te recomiendo que revises por Mediaplayer o ve si hay algo decente en el [cyber monday de audiomusica] (http://cybermonday.audiomusica.com/#/category/audifonos-monitoreo). Por ejemplo, aun estando en oferta en Amazon, los sennheiser HD600 te salen como 280 lucas (impuesto + envio) y ahora en audiomusica tan a 245. Algo es algo. Yo tengo los HD600 y los recomiendo por completo, pero se que es un lujo gastar sobre 100 lucas en audifonos (y mas 200)

En general te sugiero que intentes buscar audifonos abiertos circumaurales. El posicionamiento de los sonidos mejora harto y eso ayuda en muchos juegos que aprovechen bien los canales de audio y el rango dinamico. No obstante, creo que casi cualquier audifono de marca reconocida tipo beyerdynamic, sennheiser, grado, etc le ganan si o si a cualquier audifono "gamer".

Lo ultimo que puedo decir es que averigues bien sobre que tipo de sonido buscas, y aparte de los juegos consideres que generos de musica escuchas. Hay gente que le gustan mas detalles en los graves, otros que sean neutros, algunos los prefieren con boost en graves y agudos, y asi. Puede que yo considere cierto tipo de sonido como "el mejor" pero tu los encuentres horribles. Recomiendo que te informes en lugares de reviews e idealmente pruebes algunos modelos (como en mediaplayer que te dejan probar casi todo) para tener una "referencia" a futuro.

u/trazz32 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

I had a Zalman Clip-On Mic attached to the cable, but it had a fair amount of static. Some say having a better soundcard reduces the static, but I can't comment on that. I just replaced it with a Blue Snowball desktop mic (used from eBay for $30). It sounds really great and is perfect for teamspeak.

u/Hyejii · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Headphones and a mic are gonna give you a better experience than most "gaming headsets". Pick your favorite pair of headphones and add one of these. They're cheap, no annoying feedback to other players, and you will sound nice and clear. It's an extra cable to manage and the wire is pretty thin so repeated yanks or curious pets can easily kill it, but it's only nine bucks for a decent sounding mic.

u/RaZz0r65 · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

yea i love the O2 + ODAC combo unit i have the one with rear power and a fancy aluminum knob i love that thing.

I have it paired up with a pair of DT770's pro 250ohm.

Was it expensive as hell?

Yes

Was it worth it?

Hells yes i have had a line of gaming headsets from low to high budget and none of them can even hold a candle to the current set up.

How ever my brain was like well you now have a pair of fancy headphones and a amp + dac better get a nice mic to go with it.

So now i have a AT2020 with a mic stand shock mount and pop filter for no good reason.

Sense i hardly ever use it but they few times i do i get compliments that i sound great so yay i guess.

But really tho OP get a amp and a nice pair of headphones and a clip on mic.

For around 200usd i would recommend something along the lines of this

Desktop amp

Sony MDR-7506

And

Zalman Zm-Mic

this set up will blow the socks of pretty much any gaming headset out there the only ones that might be on par.

Is prob something like the Sennheiser high end gaming head phones and something like the Audio Technica line of gaming headphones.

But those headsets alone will set you back 250-300+ usd and you will most likely need a amp + dac to unlock the full potential of them anyway so.

u/PM_ME_WHITE_PEOPLE · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

Yes, this is a pretty standard price for these, but they go out of stock so I thought I'd post. Also own these, so AMA. Great cheap open back headphones with a really nice soundstage. As the regular advice goes with these, pair with a Modmic or (what I have) the v-moda boompro if you're looking for an excellent gaming setup.

u/furhart · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I usually recommend buying regular Stereo headphones. They're cheaper and have better sound and build quality.

Here's a combo my brother uses: Philips SHP9500 and V-MODA BoomPro Gaming

They cost about $100/95e.

Be warned though, the headphones are "open back", they WILL leak sound. But if you don't care, then you'll be in for a great experience.

u/GianBro69 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

These are amazing. I bought them open box about a months ago for $37.99 on Newegg. They sound phenomenal I use them for everything form music, gaming, and watching Netflix. They're extremely comfortable, I've worn them for 6 straight hours no problem.

For gaming I highly recommend pairing them with this microphone.

Here is a link to another Reddit thread about how to tune these headphone for music, it made all the difference in the world for me.

u/dandyway · 3 pointsr/xboxone

If your headphones have a standard removable 3.5mm cable then you should look at the vmoda boompro mic. It's just a cable with a boom mic build into it, you don't need a y splitter which makes it a much cleaner setup. http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/The-guy-behind-u · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

SHP9500

V-moda boom pro

The headphones have HUGE cups and barely clamp down at all, they basically just sit on your head.

They have a 3.5mm jack so the boom pro can plug into them turning it into a headset.

u/joshkroger · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

All gaming headsets are junk. You're better off having a dedicated pair of headphones and mic. They sell good mics that pair well with headphones. For sub $100 I recommend the Philips shp9500 (currently on sale for $55) with a vmoda boom pro mic.

Philips SHP9500 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oEG4Db83VC5YB


V-MODA mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cFG4DbZYEQ5S9

u/Sneppz · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Fixed links : https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/
and
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/

best headset combo for under 100. period. you're welcome.

L.E. saw this after I posted. Exact thing @decked_out said.

u/Ryvaeus · 3 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Yep, it's compatible with any headphone/headset as long as it terminates in a 3-pole 3.5mm plug. The product does not come with an adapter for turning 1x audio + 1x mic plug into a single 3-pole plug, so this wouldn't work with - for example - headphones paired with an Antlion ModMic without a TRRS to TRS/TRS adapter of some sort.

I use it with my V-Moda BoomPro and NAD Viso HP50.

  • Edit: I'm actually not sure if it would work with the earbuds with in-line mics that come with smartphones, such as the Apple earbuds. Don't have any to test that out.
u/toreytlow · 3 pointsr/xboxone

Headphones - https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500S-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW

Mic - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_23_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GZGWYYQJ2284JWHTYPQ7

The only thing you should know is these are open cans, which means they are not outside noise canceling, so if you need the TV sound in the living room for example to be out of your headset, a closed can headset is a better choice. If you have more questions I'm glad to help!

u/workworkwork1234 · 3 pointsr/PS4

I would recomend THIS headset with THIS Mic

u/phixional_ninja · 3 pointsr/xboxone

You definitely can use regular headphones. If you have a pair without a built in mic, you can add one. I just added a mic to my AKG K550s with these:
>http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ

>http://amzn.com/B00029MTMQ

u/curious42 · 3 pointsr/AskBattlestations

On the subject of headsets, DON'T GET ONE. A pair of headphones labeled as a "gaming headset" is going to be horrendously overpriced for the quality. My suggestion would be to take a gander at this list, taken from the sidebar or r/headphones, and choose something you like in your price range. Then add a cheap desk or clip-on microphone, and bam! better quality for your money. :)


Personally, I have the Superlux HD668b and the zalman mic I linked above. They're hooked in to a Creative X-Fi sound card, but TBH that's only because my cousin gave it to me for free when he upgraded. The onboard sound of any motherboard should be sufficient, and you have what looks like a high-end mobo, so you should be doubly ok.

u/islefr · 3 pointsr/Pathfinder_RPG

I've had a good bit of success with blue snowflake. I recommend any kind of condenser microphone, though, as that's their purpose.

u/Acknown3 · 3 pointsr/headphones

I don't know how much you're willing to spend, but the Blue Snowflake is an absolute beast for the price, and it is especially useful if you have a laptop. The Logitech is slightly cheaper, but half of the quality.

The GoMic (demo) doesn't have the hinge, but has better audio quality (snowflake demo).

u/_Mister_Pickle_ · 3 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

and 30% of you don't own one. I understand money can be tough for some folks, but for $9 you can buy a microphone off amazon here. And for five more dollars you could get a headset here. Amazon will ship it to you for free; yes it will take it awhile to get to your house, but better late than never! So for the investment of the game itself you can get the one piece of hardware that is needed to accelerate your play, and make you better. Please use 1 hour of your paycheck to buy this. Ya they may not be great, but they will work.

u/ModernChaot · 3 pointsr/letsplay

To make it easier to read for people:

  • Laptop
  • OBS Capture
  • Pop filter
  • Mic

    Now to my opinion: I think it should be good enough for starters. If you enjoy it, aren't terrible at it, and have more money, then upgrade.

u/Nautilis · 3 pointsr/microphones

/u/it_follows more than likely wins, but my brother gave me one of these for my birthday 2 years ago. It was multiple magnitudes worse than my logitech G930.

A few months later, he let me borrow his Yeti, which introduced me to this sub, and subsequently convinced me to get my current AT2020

u/compulsivelycares · 3 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KL0VY2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check it out. I have it and get compliments on voice quality almost daily.

$15 for a quality mic w/2day shipping free? hellz yeah

u/chadwick359 · 3 pointsr/hardware

So: you need some headphones:

Sony MDR-XB700:
Decent phones, popular because they've got good bass punch, but they're unbalanced towards that range. Should be fine for gaming, but they wouldn't be my first suggestion. Suggested because those big over sized muffs are pretty comfy.

Sony MDR-SA1000: Hot damn I remember these. Great phones, comfy for long wear, easy to hear through, but easy to drown out the world by pumping up the volume a little bit. Fairly balance range response, decent sound stage, good pricing.

AKG K 701: I shit you not, these headphones have caused my girlfriend to have an orgasm. Quite possibly the finest piece of audio gear I've laid ears on, but there's a catch. You can't get orgasm-inducing sound out of them without an amp, they're just too power hungry. Though, an amp would help any of these phones. I would consult this review for a decent explanation of the amp situation.

For Microphones, I've had two of these: good audio quality, and while not good enough for audio sampling, they are great for voice comms. Personally I think that desk mics work better, since most players seem to have a hard time keeping their heatset mics from rubbing all over their faces.

Edit: Link's 'n shit.

u/ItsOppositeDayHere · 3 pointsr/letsplay

I use this mic. It comes highly recommended, especially for its price, but I'm thinking of upgrading soon.

u/queen_crumpetbum · 3 pointsr/GirlGamers

I haven't recorded any videos or streamed on youtube but I have been streaming on twitch this year. I only really stream Nintendo switch gameplay. All I needed (I already had a good pc and 2 monitors) to buy for the set up;
Elgato game capture hd60 pro which I needed to link my switch up to the pc.
logitech c920 hd webcam but webcams aren't always needed for streaming - loads of cool streamers who don't do webcam and still do well with my personal fav being dreamie pop on twitch
blue yeti microphone

That was enough for me to get started and although it can be quite intimidating and weird at the start, keep going. Especially with games like stardew because there's such a sweet stardew community on twitch. I would recommend hanging out in some of these streams when you can, get a feel for the way things work and make some friends!

u/Druxo · 3 pointsr/CalgaryFlames

/u/DarrenCP - Love it and thanks for doing this, great stuff.

However, I have to agree with the sound quality. If you're looking for a new mic and want to get the best bang for your buck. Try out the Blue Yeti. Great quality, easy to use, and has a USB connection for simplicity. Can't wait for the next one. Cheers.

u/SafetySave · 3 pointsr/thebakery

Solution you can try for free if you are dirt broke: might sound a bit weird but if you have 0 budget you make a blanket fort and put your mic inside, making sure the blanket doesn't touch the mic, and stick your head in there to record vocals. Acoustics will improve as the blanket will absorb all the sound. It's a super guerilla-style recording booth. Won't be great, but it'll be an improvement for no money.

Still quite cheap solution: a lapel microphone - those clip-on jobbies you see on people's shirts during talk shows. As you likely know from watching TV, those mics do perfectly well with some mastering and they cost around 10 GBP on Amazon. You can plug them into your phone with some free apps, and use it like a mic pack. You can do really well for very little.

Low-end full-on computer mic: The Blue Snowball is a quite good mic for the price for vocals, though it certainly is more expensive than what you've probably got built-in to your laptop.

Standard recommendation if you've got money is the Blue Yeti. Not much to say here - it's a better desktop mic and you pay more for the quality.

You may also want to consider some homemade solutions like setting up a stand that is disconnected from your computer desk - say for instance drag a bedside-table over beside you and place the mic on it, or invest in a cheap mic arm stand to isolate ambient sound from the microphone.

You can also make your own pop-filter with a coat hanger (bent into a loop) and some pantyhose wrapped around it. If you can find a C-clamp you could just attach it straight to the boom stand.

u/HiBoy · 3 pointsr/Twitch

Can't help with the technical stuff, but if you're looking for a fantastic mic, you gotta go with the rode podcasters.

http://www.amazon.com/Rode-Podcaster-Booming-Kit-shock/dp/B007NN0WPU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396075240&sr=8-3&keywords=rode+podcaster

But if you're going for something more budget, a blue yeti is another great option :)

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396075288&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+yeti

Hope this helps!

u/Gramma2Slo · 3 pointsr/promos

The Yeti is $90 on Amazon.

And the Blue Snowball is a cheaper option that performs at nearly the same quality.

u/LiquidDetergent · 3 pointsr/buildapc

/r/headphones can help you out! Make a submission with some information on your preferences and you'll get recommendations you can't go wrong with.

I would recommend against a headset, especially those advertised for gaming. Usually these do not deliver great audio quality. Instead, buy a standalone or attachable mic. If you're a casual user that just needs clear VOIP, get the Zalman attachable mic. If you do recording work (commentaries, livestream, etc.), invest in something like a Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti.

u/jfzastrow · 3 pointsr/AcousticOriginals

Thanks for listening and giving feedback! The mic is a Blue Yeti

u/etphonedhome · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

You'll be wanting to get a condenser microphone for violin playing. If you are dead set on getting a USB mic (it will be a lot cheaper of an investment), you'd want something like this.

Here is a breakdown of the difference of Dynamic and Condensor microphones and why a small diaphragm condenser (pencil microphone) is better suited for your purposes.

Check this thread out for some pics and discussions of violins being recorded (you can ignore the recommendations for using +$1000 mics for now).

for your budget and needs, I would get a mic in this price range:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/558998-REG/AKG_3101_H_00070_Perception_170_Small.html
or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/470247-REG/Rode_M3_M3_Multi_Powered_Cardioid_Condenser.html

with an interface in this price range: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/561318-REG/PreSonus_AUDIOBOX_USB_AudioBox_USB_Audio.html

see my previous posts for more info!

u/shadyinternets · 3 pointsr/headphones

whats the budget?

and any pair of headphones can be a headset. there are microphones that are specifically made for this, so you can just stick them on any headphones you like. then the mic is easily removable so you can take it off if you dont need it, then pop it back on when you do.

https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Modular-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B01MCYRKY3

or this one, which needs headphones that have removable cords.

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_23_bs_t_1?


i use philips fidelio x2 with the antlion modmic and it works great. theyre open back so they have a great soundstage. they do a great for positional audio.


u/NChauvin · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I second, Philips Shp9500 + a V-moda Boom Mic Pro (It's what i currently use and love it.)


https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/trustinbacon · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

For $30 you can turn it into a headset with the V-Moda BoomPro mic.

u/thatflyingsquirrel · 3 pointsr/PUBGXboxOne

If you’re on a budget. Plug directly into the controller.

Gaming Headset for PS4 Xbox One PC, Beexcellent Noise Reduction Crystal Clarity 3.5 mm Professional Game Headphones with Microphone for Laptop Tablet Mac … (Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNTTC24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1XRIBbPMSABXA


If you’re not on a budget.

Philips X2/27 Fidelio Over Ear Headphone, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O2Y2MZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UZRIBbGZWYMCC

V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-ZRIBb3SBMMXB

Creative Sound Blaster X7 High-Resolution USB DAC 600 ohm Headphone Amplifier with Bluetooth Connectivity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3XLGLU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t0RIBb23BH4QC

u/PinkyThePig · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I like buying them seperatly. Get any pair of headphones that allows for changing the cord (3.5mm female plug on the headphone itself) and then get this (or something similar, there are likely to be cheaper options): http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

Headset's are a huge ripoff in 99% of cases. You get a lousy mic and lousy headphones for a large markup. If you buy them seperately, not only do you save money, but when they break, you only need to replace one or the other.

u/F_i_z_z · 3 pointsr/headphones

The Siberia V2 are a tried and tested headset. I bought 3 for me and my friends and we love them. You also have the option for the frost blue version that lights up and a similar version in black/orange. If you follow any Esports you'll probably have seen these because they are the staple headset. I owned mine for 2 years and the comfort level is insane.

You also have the option of buying a V-moda boompro mic but you'd need a way to buy them in the US amazon and ship them.

Im using ^ setup with the V-moda Crossfade LP's and plan to get the m100's for X-mas but I can't tell you enough how solid the Siberias are.

I'm someone who generally lives and dies by amazon ratings and I usually don't buy anything under a 4.4 rating but these truly should be 5/5's for what they offer.

u/CoooooooooookieCrisp · 3 pointsr/PS4
u/LogicalSignal9 · 3 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

You have a mic already? Yeah you should be able to. A little pricy, but V-moda works great with audio-technica's if you don't.

https://www.amazon.ca/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=v-moda+boompro&qid=1574725375&s=electronics&sr=1-3

u/CrazyDave48 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

I have a question for those who own this headset AND the V-MODA BoomPro.

I picked up the mic last week but my friends on discord said they could hear a lot of game feedback coming through the mic. As in, my game audio was going through the open-back headphones and into the mic itself.

Is there a way to change the gain on the mic so it'll pick up less audio from the headphones?

edit: Oh, and these headphones are amazing btw. Buy them.

u/metapodlol · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

If your headphones have a 3.5 mm port you may want to consider the V-Moda Boompro instead. It's cheaper, sounds better (imo), and only leaves one wire coming from your headphones as opposed to having to manage two with the modmic.

u/Bothagrius · 3 pointsr/PS4
u/s7mokka · 3 pointsr/headphones

Budget: Around £50, blew all my money on a GTX 1080


Necessities: The headphones need a 3.5mm jack


Type: Over ear, oval shape, but I'm open to suggestions


Current Headphones: Spare me, but I'm currently using my old Turtle Beach XO Ones - I recently switched to PC from Xbox One. They're decent for sound (Note that I'm no audiophile) but they just aren't practical enough and it's about time I got an upgrade.


What I'm looking to use the headphones for: Gaming, with a bit of music every now and then. I'm looking to buy a V-Moda BoomPro Mic to pair with the headphones and use as a mic, hence why they need to have a 3.5mm jack (Note also that this mic's cable can carry audio, not sure if this can diminish sound quality though?)
They will be used exclusively indoors with my PC.


Location: UK

u/Mikazah · 3 pointsr/beermoney

Honestly, way too much to remember lol.

Most of what I get goes to groceries and bills, but I do remember getting a couple hubs for my farm, a raspberry pi 3 (which I lost...), some headphones and a mic to go with it, a new bed frame, some drill bits for the desk I'm building and I could argue that all of the money to build the desk (~$400 in materials) was originally earned from beermoney. I just put it in my bank account first. And, of course, a bunch more phones.

There's tons more, but my Amazon purchase history is too many pages long to figure out the most notable things.

u/MehExpected · 3 pointsr/headphones

I use the V-Moda boomMic, which is hard to get to work with Sennheisers, because of the plugs

My second point is that Sennheiser alone has about 3-4, if not more, different types of plugs, instead of the industry settling on one standard, like 3.5mm or maybe 4 pin XLR, so I would have to own at least two different cables for the few headphones I own.

Edit: Better to read now

u/Sghenri36 · 3 pointsr/PS4

Most comfortable headphones I have ever worn also. As long as you know what you are getting with an open-back headphone, but soundstage is great. Has helped tons in online FPS gaming in knowing where people/shots are coming from

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190&cm_re=philips_shp9500-_-26-138-190-_-Product

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00BJ17WKK/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all&qid=1525991239&sr=8-1

u/ibizzet · 3 pointsr/headphones

When it comes to mechanical keyboards, condenser mics will pick up those clicks and possibly annoy those you're playing with...

You can go two routes with this:

  1. You can buy a mic and an interface, an interface being like a [Scarlett 2i2](Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yoi4ybJBHNM56), along with a dynamic mic (more directional, usually used on a stage because they're less sensitive) such as a [Shure SM58](Shure SM58-LC Vocal Microphone, Cardioid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CZ0R42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ppi4ybEA290QY)

    The great thing about this route is the interface also serves as a DAC, a headphone amp, speaker volume knob, and you can also record your voice or instruments if you need to!

  2. This would be going straight up USB mic such as the [Blue Yeti](Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Blackout Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jri4ybF1D7V80) which is a dynamic mic, or the [Audio-Technical AT2020USB](Audio-Technica AT2020USB PLUS Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Wri4ybDRZYM7R) which is a condenser mic (picks up more sounds, usually used in a studio for vocals).

    .

    Remember, when it comes to this stuff, don't always go with the cheapest option. Remember the saying "If you buy cheap, you buy twice." Think about what you want going into the future (i.e. do I want nice speakers, to record anything in the future, etc.). Let me know if you need anymore information!
u/thenappyginger · 3 pointsr/podcasting

blue yeti

I personally do not have one of these, but have a couple friends who use this to record their acapella practices. It has an omnidirectional mode which means you can theoretically place it in the middle of the table and just talk normally. Plus its USB so you won't have to pay $100 for a pre-amp.

Also, I would do some research about EQ and Compression, especially if you use one mic for three people. The EQ will help any echo/muddiness which may show up and compression is in case one person is recorded louder than the other two.

Best of luck starting up! Let me know when it starts up and I'll give it a listen :)

u/Not_A_Red_Stapler · 3 pointsr/French

Thank you for doing this. I can see how it could be a great resource.

I hope you don't mind, but can I recommend:

u/crocket_ · 3 pointsr/microphones

There are a few possibilities.

  1. Your microphone is faulty and should be replaced
  2. The microphone volume in your operating system is low
  3. Your computer's hardware or software is faulty.
  4. The low volume is an inherent problem in your microphone. Given that it costs 13USD on amazon, I surmise this could be a real possibility. Look for bad reviews on SF-920.

    If you will speak into your microphone and plan to use it for a long time, I recommend that you buy a pop filter, too.

    If you are willing to spend more money, there are USB desktop microphones for which customized pop filters are available.

  5. Blue microphone sells blue yeti(116~130USD) and a pop filter whose design is customized for blue yeti(50USD).
  6. Cyber Acoustics sells CVL-2008(100USD) which contains a removable pop filter.

    blue yeti and its metal pop filter are pretty durable, but they are more expensive than CVL-2008 which comes with a less durable customized nylon pop filter that is not sold separately from CVL-2008. However, if you didn't abuse a pop filter and washed it from time to time, even a nylon pop filter could last a decade or two.
u/RaptorUTO · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Please no. Please get a good pair of sennheisers. HD 429

EDIT: you can also get a good temporary mic for $9 on Amazon. Tonor 3.5

u/Mephiska · 3 pointsr/headphones

I had an earlier version of that headset for a while. Mine sounded great and I've never been disappointed with Sennheiser sound.

That said, unless you absolutely need a headset, just get some regular headphones and a separate mic. The mic on my Senn's died after about a year and a half, making them almost entirely useless.

For a mic that is easy to deal with I suggest this Zalman mic. Works great, sounds great, and clips right on to the cable.

That frees you up to a TON more choices in headphones.

u/TheSpazzacus · 3 pointsr/computers

Just a tip, specifically looking for headsets limits your selection and steers you away from otherwise good headphones. You might want to consider buying a clip-on mic like this, and then using the rest to buy some good headphones of your choice.

u/Merrena · 3 pointsr/Games

How much are you willing to spend?

Currently, I'm using these with this.

u/Greetings_Stranger · 3 pointsr/smashbros

In all seriousness This $7 mic from Amazon is actually really solid. super long cable though! If that bothers you.

u/__REV__ · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I highly recommend against "gaming" headsets. They are usually overpriced for the components they use. I went with the route of using a set of semi-open back headphones and clip on mic for a bit. I've since upgraded to a NEWER condenser microphone. Either way:

Cheap but very good quality heaphones

super cheap but decent mic

Also I recommend these earpads. They lessen the low end a bit and make the headphones x100 more comfortable.


edit: just realized that's the "recommended combo" on amazon lmao. Either way its ~52 USD and a great deal. Compare the quality of this setup and its right up there with 100 dollar "gaming" headphones. Also semi-open and open headphones are great for FPS games because of the open soundscape.

u/JoeyBE98 · 3 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

Heard good things on this sub-reddit about this mic for cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374715735&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+zm-mic1 I don't own it myself though. Look up stuff about it and quality tests I guess. If you have the money to spend I'd get a Blue Yeti/Snowball as they're top quality. I myself have the GameCon 780s and just use the mic on them. I split the audio from the mic and use Audacity to get rid of any white noise, but you can get the same effect by dropping volume of the mic.
EDIT: Sorry about the mobile Amazon link, I was posting via my iPhone. I fixed it now.

u/kabutos · 3 pointsr/buildapc

this is the clip-on i use and i have no complaints with it.

headphones are a whole other box of guides/recommendations/features. for that price sony mdr v6's and grado sr60i's come widely recommended though.

u/morto00x · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

Get a Zalman ZM-MIC1 clip-on mic and the Audio-technica ATH-AD700 headphones.

Audio-Technica is a brand dedicated exclusively to audio equipment, rather than gaming. I hope you see my point here.

The Zalman mic is just cheap and works well for gaming purposes.

u/Mathman27 · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

If you really want the AD700, this mic is highly recommended by others (I've no personal experience with it) and significantly cheaper than the modmic.

That would solve your problem with the AD700, but I haven't used others, so I can't comment. One word of note, I believe (and I'm not 100% sure about this, so do your own searching) the AD700s may need a real sound card (not integrated) to support the virtual surround sound feature, which is what everyone says makes them so good. Since that Siberian is USB, it is my understanding it doesn't need a sound card to produce the same virtual surround function. If what I've written is correct (and I'd appreciate it if someone could say one way or another definitively), then the Siberian would likely be the best gaming choice among those three if you're set against getting a dedicated sound card.

Just some thoughts from what I know. Good luck!

u/dstaller · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD681EVO-B-HD-681-Black/dp/B00CAG1ZAQ

+

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

Will sound better than any "gaming headset" even remotely close to the price.

Get the non EVO version if you can't handle a few dollars over $50.

u/NormalDefault · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

I'd personally get a set of Sennheisers/AKG/Panasonic headphones for about $100 - $150 and then buy a Zalman Clip on Mic. You'll get much better audio performance from a good set of cans than any "gaming" headset.

u/jimmick · 3 pointsr/letsplay
u/Bulit0 · 3 pointsr/hardware

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

I've never had one of those, so I can't vouch for the quality of it, but it appears to be a decent mic.

u/wewladendmylife · 3 pointsr/SiegeAcademy

I use a pair of DT990 pro headphones and attached one of these magnetic microphones.

I'd pick up a pair of over-ear headphones if you see one in your price range. If you need a mic you can pick up a lapel microphone for pretty cheap. I just find that most gaming headsets are overpriced for the sound quality.

u/Tater_Tot_Casanova · 3 pointsr/xboxone

Agree with the above comments re: good pair of headphones vs gaming headset. You’ll get better sound game / mic going this route. My current set up is as follows and it’s the best sound experience I’ve ever had ( if you don’t mind a few cords): Audio Technica AD 700x $100 + ModMic 4 $55 + Y split cable $15 to plug into the 3.5 mm port on your controller. The above is all I really needed to play but last week I also grabbed this Dac Amp. $65 and the whole set up sounds even better and doesn’t drain my controller’s battery life.

u/Zynismus · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

On-ear is also an option. Koss Porta Pro is cheap and has a lifelong guarantee, and then you could just stick an AntLion ModMic on it. Both run you just about under 100$.

Btw, a Blue Yeti is decent and also usually doesn't cost 100$.

I also wear glasses, and decent headphones aren't going to be uncomfortable, they just cost more. It's an investment, but if you want something cheaper and portable I think the Koss are very decent.

ModMic: https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525683488&sr=8-4&keywords=AntLion+ModMic

Koss Porta Pro: https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Porta-Pro-Headphones-Silver/dp/B00001P4ZH/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525683534&sr=1-3&keywords=koss+portapro

Some other recommendations:

SoundMagic E10: https://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-Noise-Isolating-Earphones-Gunmetal/dp/B005HP3OB0/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525683563&sr=1-3&keywords=SoundMagic+E10

These will actually sound amazing depending on the hardware you run them on. The better the source, the better they sound. They can sound as good, if not better, than In-Ears that cost double as much! They're rather neutral.

Yeti Blue Snowball: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525683616&sr=1-3&keywords=Yeti+Snowball

(Actually only 50$ right now)

u/3247 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I assume you're in US.

Blue Snowball is worth while for $40 right now on amazon. Probably the best quality of the bunch

Samson Go Mic (2^nd Variant) is also good, but with a dekstop the mouting and positioning could be tricky. $37

ModMic w/o Mute is a great replacement for a headset mic, you can use it with any headphones, works great but the quality is absolutely nowhere near the previous two, price is right up there - $49

Hope that helps. Not much choice in this budget, you could also look at some ElectroVoice but remember you need to look for USB microphones because you probably have no audio interface.

u/RogueEyebrow · 3 pointsr/Overwatch

You can get a decent mic for $8 on amazon.

I get why people wouldn't want to be harassed, but there are plenty of non-asshats looking to add friends for PUGs. Having a foreign accent, or being female, doesn't make you unique for not wanting to play with jerks.

u/fuzzyslippers33 · 3 pointsr/homeautomation

The Google Assistant api on a Raspberry Pi 3b is really great. You can tell it to cast to TVs, no problem. Ask questions, start timers, play games. Not all is great but it is just the GA not a full fledged Google Home. One limitation I have found is that you are not able to cast to this device to play music and even requesting a specific song to play on that device will not work. It also does not allow you to view it in the Google Home app. But the most frustrating thing about the GA running on a RPI3B is I have not yet discovered a way to enable the little beep to acknowledge it understood 'OK GOOGLE' and is ready for a command. All in all, I dig it and it's nice to have an assistant in my media room, but it took a while to understand the differences between GA and an GH.

Also, here is the mic I used. It is decent and can hear me across the room when the TV is on. I chose this mic because it is semi-directional and the RPI sits right next to the TV. I can point it toward the couch and it can generally hear me pretty well.


Good luck!


And if anyone figures out how to enable that fucking beep please let me know.

u/Sarstan · 3 pointsr/CarMechanicSimulator

A huge thing to take care of ASAP: get rid of the echo! A better microphone (I got a $20 USB microphone not unlike this one with a stand that I already had, but something more like this would be a good idea) is a boon. In the room you're in, consider having items that don't bounce sound. There's wall tapestries that can really help cut down on that. And plenty of noise cancelling padding that you can stick on your walls too that are cheap.

Past that you clear your throat a lot and apologize. It gets a bit distracting. Drink water ahead of time and consider sipping as you go. It's nice you maintain regular commentary. Not much downtime. As far as specific commentary, you can probably spend more time talking about what you're immediately doing and putting more energy into the discussion. That's an issue I have too is I'm pretty flat when I do commentary and admittedly most people want more energy. Personally I hate the ADHD bouncing off the walls people, but then again if you have a better audio recording it'll likely come through better. I personally also don't like the vulgar language you use, but that's my personal taste.

One last thing, you're recording at 720. That's not bad itself, but later on you might want to consider sticking with 1080p. You're going to spend hours uploading a 10 minute video, but the video is dramatically more clear. Especially with a video that has text and smaller details, it really makes a difference.

Long story short, getting into putting serious effort and making solid quality early on is going to be a great boon in the long run. First off because you'll get a good reputation for quality content across all your videos and because you'll get into a habit that will make editing and production faster and streamlined. That said, don't batter yourself if what you offer early isn't up to par. You're going to get more comfortable and better with practice.

u/aether_tech · 3 pointsr/headphones

The easy way is a headset, there are a couple out there at various price points:

$30-35 is the Logitech G230

$40-45 is the Logitech G430 (A G230 is a USB dongle for Virtual 7.1, but Virtual 7.1 is nasty shit and you shouldn't care about it at all.)

$50-55 is the HyperX Cloud Stinger

$60-70 is the HyperX Cloud Core (The Cloud II, without any extra accessories.)

$100 is the HyperX Cloud II and the Cloud Alpha. (The Cloud II is the older model, but has a 7.1 dongle, and a second set of very comfy Velour earpads, which I proffered over the leatherette pads that come pre-attached. The Cloud Alpha is an updated version of the Cloud II without accessories. The Cloud II (and therefore the Cloud Core, and Cloud Alpha ) are based off the Takstar Pro80 headphone, which is a clone of the Beyedynamic DT770. Both the Pro80 and DT770 are very respected at their respective price points.

$100 is the Sennheiser GSP300 (Sennhieser makes some of the best headphones, and headsets (if not the best headsets) in the world.)

The above listed options are all 'closed-back' headphones, which means they will have smaller sound stages, and will isolate from outside noise.

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If you don't mind the additional extra bit of hardware and cords to support a Headphone + seperate mic, there are a few pretty good options:

Assuming a cheap starter mic in the $20-30 range (Like this here: https://www.amazon.com/FIFINE-TECHNOLOGY-Microphone-Condenser-Recordings/dp/B01D4HTIOY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1536553253&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=computer+desk+microphone&psc=1 and don't forget to literally put a sock over it to act as a free on-hand pop filter.) Or the well-regarded MassDrop Minimic (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-mini-mic)

Headphone options:

$15 is the Monoprice 8323 (Closed-back, and I'd really not suggest it for gaming without at least $20 in new earpads for it.)


$30-35 is the Samson SR850 (Semi-open back, great sound stage.)

$35-40 is the Koss PortaPro (yes, they look old'school as shit, but they are. Basically open-backed, fun sounding, lifetime warranty.)

$35-45 is the Superlux 681, and 688 semi-open-backs (great sound stage) and the 681-Evo (closed-back, very bass heavy.)

$50-60 is the AKG K92 (closed back)

$60-65 is the AKG K220 and K240 (semi-open backed) (Also available via Massdrop at $50.)

$60-70 is the Status Audio CB-1 (closed-back)

$75-80 is the Audio-Technica AD500X (open back)


There are other options probably, but that's off the top of my head.

u/WartleTV · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Audio Technica ATH m40x
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40xRB-ATH-M40x-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B016YKB8ZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550512748&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=m40x&dpPl=1&dpID=41BprBI7IUL&ref=plSrch

Fifine Desk Mic with Condenser
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Condenser-Recordings-YouTube-Windows/dp/B01D4HTIOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1550512777&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=fifine+microphone&psc=1

M40x is the absolute best sound you'll get at this price, although you'll need a 7.1 usb converter if you want to use surround sound. The desk mic even at this price sounds superior to any headset mic you'll find even at double your budget. Also recommended by Linus Tech Tips in one of his vids.

u/Ognastynate67 · 3 pointsr/Twitch

With in your budget and great reviews

HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - Dual Chamber Drivers - Award Winning Comfort - Durable Aluminum Frame - Detachable Microphone - Works with PC, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One, Xbox One S (HX-HSCA-RD/AM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_l-lOBb5VD6AK0

FIFINE TECHNOLOGY USB Microphone,Fifine Plug &Play Home Studio USB Condenser Microphone for Skype, Recordings for YouTube, Google Voice Search, Games(Windows/Mac)-K668 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4HTIOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I9lOBbKWTFKWC

Good luck

u/HeroofTime777 · 3 pointsr/mixer

I'm assuming you're streaming from the Xbox? You can use a USB Webcam with the Xbox natively, so you're fine there.

As far as a mic, I don't think you can use a USB Blue mic on Xbox. You can use a headset mic or anything with a 3.5mm connection with your controller. I BELIEVE you can also use this Turtle Beach microphone natively on the console, but I don't think just any old USB mic works

u/Hammershaw · 3 pointsr/DIY

Looks pretty clean, have you checked out ModMics though?

u/PostalFury · 3 pointsr/buildapc

> u/AlphaFemaleNerd: Good headphones.

1000000x yes. And not a gaming headset. Proper audiophile headphones like the DT 990 Pros, Sennheiser 598s, or the less-expensive 558s. Pair those with a modmic and you're good to go.

Also:

HWMonitor/CPU-Z: HWMonitor for quick access to temperatures (usually over/under by a couple degrees), and CPU-Z for frequencies and such.

Surge protector: Useful when you need it, ease of mind when you don't. Covers $300k worth of equipment in case anything is damaged, as well. Gotta love Belkin.

Mechanical keyboard: Much longer lifespan than some typical office keyboard, pretty lights, clickity-clacks, etc.

Good mouse: Same case as the keyboard: Much better than an office mouse, better tracking, button customization, etc.

Your hardware's respective software: Whether it's Ryzen Master, your SSD's storage manager, blah blah blah, it's useful.

UserBenchmark: See how your build stacks up to others, and/or if it's performing as it should be. Fun little thing.

Some greenery: Adds color to your battlestation. Nice little accent piece. Not necessary, but I like it.

u/JGango · 3 pointsr/joinsquad

The AKG 7xx's are good. The only thing is that you have to buy a standalone mic.

u/bradclarkston · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Sorry can't help you the words "Quality" & "Gamming Headset" does not go together.

Do your self a favor and look into the ModMic. Add that to a good pair of cans and be done with it. I've been rocking a pair of Sennheiser + modmic for awhile and wouldn't go back.

u/llamacek · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Just remember that that the whole surround thing is kinda bullshit, basically just advertising. All you really need is just a good pair of headphones like he said the ATH M50x or my own reccomendation, the Sennheiser HD 598s.

Just think of it like this, if you have a headset advertising multiple drivers per ear for "realistic surround sound" you're just getting 7 earbud-sized drivers with worse sound quality compared to one larger driver per ear.

Along with that, even if it's emulated surround sound with "Dolby 7.1" or anything along those lines it's just converting a stereo signal to sound with delays to trick your ears and even then postional sound is mostly programmed into the software/game itself making surround sound headphones mostly useless compared to dual driver headphones.

To answer your question though, you could just get a good pair of headphones than attach something like this (There are cheaper alternatives) to the side as a microphone.

u/AeonDisc · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Sennheiser HD 598 open cans: Sennheiser HD 598 SR Open-Back Headphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRMZZ45/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OLj5BbS4137C5

Plus an attachable mic: Antlion Audio ModMic 5 Modular Attachable Boom Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCYRKY3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TNj5BbSS22PEZ

I wish there were other options than the Antlion though. Mine failed after a year, altgough i did drop it a few times. This is still the best option though i think.

u/GamingApokolips · 3 pointsr/NewTubers

"nice"

"gaming headset"

Yeah, those words don't belong together...do yourself a favor, buy a real set of headphones, and a real mic. The sound will be far superior, your ears will thank you, and whoever you end up playing with will also thank you.

Go to Massdrop, buy a set of the Sennheiser 58x Jubilees ($160, free shipping in US), then buy a ModMic 5 from AntLion ($70 via Amazon). It's versatile, it'll sound really damn good without requiring preamps or DACs, and you can probably knock it out with a single paycheck.

u/__brony__ · 3 pointsr/MLPLounge

I got this!

It's a good one, I think. It was a gift. I don't know why it's showing up so expensive... is it that good?

u/backlumchaam · 3 pointsr/headphones

Every soundcard I've used a Zalman on needed boost to get them up to an acceptable level.

Grainy could be clipping/a generally terrible input. Background noise is because it's a very omnidirectional mic (not something you can watch TV while using). It isn't noise canceling, so that'll likely just end up making it sound wonky. I definitely hear everything in the background, but mine (boosted) is very clean (better than just about anyone on mumble) and impressive for ~$9.

You could try a Xonar DG or some other card (it still could be a software issue, though), but that won't do anything to background noise. Or a Logitech USB desktop mic.

u/JimJamJamie · 3 pointsr/hardware

Couldn't you just get a nice pair of Sennheiser 558s and a Zalman mic? I'd recommend that over 'gaming' headsets any day of the week.

u/Not_enough_yuri · 3 pointsr/headphones

Ohmygod they even look so much nicer! I hope you're enjoying your upgrade, and I hope you enjoy it for a long time after.

Also, check out the Zalman ZM-mic1 or the Antlion Modmic if you're looking to turn those into a headset. Then you can finally dispose of those g930s with a creative ritual sacrifice.

u/Majinferno · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Simlar to what u/Twak83 and u/Markyy88 said.

Budget line up 1

  • Superlux HD681

    Open back, so you'll be able to hear your self somewhat.

  • for the mic, Zalman Mic

    Maybe the Samson Meteorite Mic instead? Sony clip-on condenser mic?

    I personally got my pair of used HyperX Cloud for $50. They're based off the Takstar pro80, a great pair of budget, entry level hifi headphones.

    Subs to check. r/hardwareswap r/avexchange r/headphones

    Definitely look at this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g
u/Autoxidation · 3 pointsr/Planetside

This one is pretty cheap and works well.

u/Squarish · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

This one has worked well for me in the past, and are cheap enough to pick up an extra as a backup. Dead simple to use, but may take a little fiddling to find the right placement

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

Edit: added link

u/ozzyofpi · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Superlux HD668B - These are amazing for the price.

Zalman Mic - pretty decent for basic voice chat. Although if you're streaming or making videos, you'd want something better. It clips onto your headphone cable and uses your computers mic jack.

u/paulmike3 · 3 pointsr/purebattlefield

Zalman ZM-MIC1

Less than $8 with Prime shipping on Amazon (also around the same price on eBay). Clips onto your headphones cord (or broken mic arm on your headset like in my case).

u/p337 · 3 pointsr/AskGames

Get headphones and buy this mic. For a budget, the smartest thing you can do is decouple your mic and headset. If one breaks, you have to buy a new one. Also, the mics on gaming headsets blow, whereas that 8 dollar mic is pretty good. Then, when you are rich and famous, you can buy a nice pair of headphones and keep your mic.

u/pawier · 3 pointsr/selfharm

You can get a pretty good clip on mic for $8 on amazon, if that is an option/desire for you.

u/Vortex60 · 3 pointsr/battlefield3

Sometimes the cheapest mics sound the best. This is the one I use.

u/lernaeanviper · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

I have the same headphones and this mic which I think is the same.

The headphones sound quality is fantastic and the positional audio is incredible. Their open nature isn't as good in public areas as it leaks more sound than most headphones and doesn't block out much but it's very comfortable and overall great.

My friend also has the same mic as I do and I've never noticed any quality issues speaking with him - including at higher volume levels. With the low price I'd recommend them for more casual use (i.e. they probably aren't as good for making videos).

u/Kuusou · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

Buying yourself some stand alone headphones and a mic like the Zalman Mic1 would be a good idea. It's the path I have taken.

I am getting myself some HD558s and I have heard some good things about the ATH-M50s if you like the closed back style. A good friend of mine went with the Audio-Technicas and the Zalman Mic, he says he is really happy with the choice

u/itoldyouiwouldeatyou · 3 pointsr/buildapc

The common consensus seems to be that a good pair of stereo headphones is superior to any amount of drivers in each ear. You simply can't tell direction from that many drivers crammed together like you might be able to with a room full of speakers for a full 7.1 setup.

Personally I have some Aiaiai TMA-1 cans with a very inexpensive Asus Xonar DG sound card and a Zalman MIC-1 mic. I use Dolby Headphone for the surround processing and it does an amazing job.

Most people seem to suggest the ATH AD700 or Sennheiser 555 or similar and they are great cans. Don't buy Bose.

u/abe412 · 2 pointsr/pcgaming
u/Ayotte · 2 pointsr/leagueoflegends

I use this. It looks flimsy but just don't throw it across the room in rage and you're fine.

u/burninrock24 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Wow no, its actually this one: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Microphone-Black-Silver/dp/B00009EHJV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456813959&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+microphone+logitech

I swear I got it for dirt cheap though. Most of the reviews are from 10 years ago though, so that could explain the price. It's a really excellent mic, so anything in the similar fashion I'd imagine would perform just as fine.

u/derpherp128 · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Microphone-Black-Silver/dp/B00009EHJV

It's a piece of trash, doesn't work well on win10. Debating between this or going balls to the wall and getting the 2000U recommended earlier.

u/Arronwy · 2 pointsr/DotA2

Here is a real cheap $6 one that you attach to your headphone cords that works great. I've used it for years and never got complaints about it.

https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485230223&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman+clip+on+mic

u/cokecaine · 2 pointsr/EliteDangerous

> I ever get a mic

https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

This serves me well for years now. Clips to your headphones.

u/yazawone · 2 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

Quoted from "Infinidecimal" @ /r/headphones

"You take This.You stick This on it. You're done."

u/ChipsAhoyMccoy14 · 2 pointsr/youtubers

You can find a good very cheap mic here. If you look at my channel I made the channel icon myself and the banner was made by David Ar when he made a free offer on this very subreddit. If you really needed to you could wait around here and take up some of the free offers that come around.

u/orbital1337 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Well since your headset broke you should probably get a new headset first. Your best option there is to buy a pair of cheap headphones such as the well-regarded Superlux HD 668B and a clip-on mic like the Zalman Zm-Mic1. This combo is very cheap and will sound better than most (far more expensive) gaming headsets.

u/Ravioli227 · 2 pointsr/ShouldIbuythisgame

I agree with some of the other people. I like buying headphones and adding a mic.
I use this mic and then i have audio technica headphones They might be a tad expensive but I got them for about $100. I would recommend a cheaper headset but i don't have one :/ sorry. I play cs go with my friends all the time and they haven't complained about my mic at all so hopefully that helps you out :)

u/camicazi · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

The headphones+ mic is much better if you are willing to spend ~150 dollars or more, my personal recommendation would be beyerdynamic dt990(open)/dt770(closed) if you mainly play singleplayer games and and dont care so much about positional sound, and akg k701/q701(both open) if you play multiplayergames and want perfect positional sound.

Pretty much any mic is as good or better than the ones in headsets, I personally have this one, and the sound quality is just as good as the mic in my 120 dollar headset, if you want a perfect mic this one is pretty popular, but I personally think that the zalman is more than enough.

But if you are more interested in headsets you should look at the other users recommendations

edit: forgot about the modmic, its really good (but not as good as the snowball), and is preferable if you want a little more expensive mic that is on the headphones rather than on the table

u/ChRoNicBuRrItOs · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme

Yeah, two things, but they could potentially put you over budget, depending on how you go about this.

One: If you're doing video editing, then you're going to want a monitor with an IPS panel. This basically means that the monitor has very high color accuracy (and that's really useful for video making, so that the video won't look funny to any viewers with IPS panels, of which many people have). This is a really nice one that's very popular. Obviously, if you went with both monitors, it'd put you over budget, so that's up to you. All IPS monitors are 60Hz or less, unfortunately, though some do overclock a little.

Two: I would strongly suggest getting a pair of headphones and a separate mic. Headphones have pretty shit quality for what you pay. I'd suggest this pair and this microphone. Unfortunately, that's really expensive for you because Canada, so you may want to go to /r/headphones to learn about something more affordable if that's an issue. Just don't get the ATH-M50's; they have a terrible soundstage (other than that, they're awesome headphones, but good soundstage is important for gaming).

Other than that, you should be just fine. Might want to switch to this RAM though, just because it's cheaper and there's no sense in overpaying for RAM (unless it's for looks!).

Oh, if you can, I would STRONGLY suggest using ethernet. It's about twice as fast and much more reliable than wifi.

u/Goatcruiser · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Headsets are generally regarded as inferior to standalone headphones with a desktop/clip-on microphone. And the headsets in the price range you specified are pretty awful in both build and sound quality. So the only reason you would get a headset at that price range is to have the convenience of having an all in one solution, and a crappy one at that.

If going for a bang for your buck solution I would recommend The Superlux hd681 Evo along with a Zalman ZM-MIC 1 clip-on mic. The Headphones themselves are kind of bulky and the plastic construction is a bit so so, but for desktop construction quality is totally fine. And the sound quality of these cans are really something for the price(£30). The phones are open for a better soundstage that helps when playing fps games and also has clear mids and highs. It also has a couple of desirable features like a detachable cable and swappable velour earpads.

The mic that I recommended is average but really cheap coming in at around £5. The Zalman ZM-MIC 1 can clip on to your headphone's cable to make it like a headset...Thats about it really.

These are the options I use and it worked much better than my previous Steelseries Headset and it was cheaper! Would thoroughly recommend to those on a tight budget.

Superlux hd681 Evo

Zalman ZM-MIC 1

u/Riven-Bot · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I highly discourage you not to get the Plantronics GameCom 780. I had them for about 6 months before the wiring inside just fell apart, microphone stopped working and sound in only worked in one ear. My girlfriend bought this headset at the same time I did and hers stopped working a month or two later. As a general tip, don't ever buy a gaming headset unless you find it for very cheap. It is much cheaper and you will always get better quality sound by purchasing headphones and a microphone separately. For the price you're spending on that headset I recommend these:

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF0060-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000ZJZ7OA

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

After installing the Razer Surround program, any headphones will be 7.1 if you like the virtual surround. Please do not fall victim to gaming headsets, especially the Plantronics 780!

u/__PETTYOFFICER117__ · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I'm currently using the AKG K7XXs and love them, but those are pretty pricy.

The Sennheiser HD518s are great. I've owned a couple of the HD5xx models, can't remember which exactly, but they were excellent headphones and EXTREMELY comfortable for hours on end. Very good sound. Absolutely a great line.

You could then throw on something like this and you're still close to your original budget...

u/_86_ · 2 pointsr/NLTP

u wot

check this mic son

that's an A-team quality mic buddo

u/ERROR134 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Best answer: Do not get a gaming Headset! Buy Headphones, a soundcard and a microphon.
Personally I think this is the best setup, many people think that too:
Superlux Headphones
ASUS Soundcard If you want take the DGX if you want to put it in an PCI-e slot.
Zalman Mic-1
This guarantees amazing soundquality. EVERY so called Gaming Headset is a fail, I promise! This headphones are incredibly good, it is better than most ones that cost up to 150-200€. You also get 5.1 and the costs are really really low.

u/ItsCrykee · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Note that I have not owned the following, but based on budget and reviews they seem to be solid options, pending your setup.

USB Go Mic Plugs directly into USB slot, so if tower is next to you this may be a solid option. $40

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You could consider using a clip on mic like a Sony or Zalman and clipping it to a surface near your desk or your shirt.

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Unfortunately, at the price range you gave me that's about the best I can do. Consider shopping around for deals at Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, etc. Good luck!

Quick Edit: If you can spring for the extra money, I still recommend Blue and the ICE microphone is pretty quality. It is directional and looks to be about $50 right now.

u/Sees_everything · 2 pointsr/buildapc

So this is just my opinion; take what you want from it.


Main build parts look great. They will easily crush OW, RL, and RS:S. CS:GO is the only one that looks a bit concerning. From my personal experience and benchmarks I have looked at, there is a direct correlation between the cpu clock speed and the peformence (csgo is largely cpu based). If you're not planning to play a lot of AAA games (don't worry, you'll still be able too), I would wait a bit and get the RX 470 instead of the 480. This will let you run the CPU intensive games you seem to want at a higher framerate (think CS:GO at 300fps, which is what people aim around for very competitive play). More info on why you would want 300 and not 144 can be found here. Keep in mind that youtube video does have some extra stuff in it that is specific to CS:GO.

Ram seems to be good. I have the same ssd and hard drive as you put on that list, and I love them. Friend got the case you put down (talked to him and he said he loves it). He also said the same about that psu (he has the 650w version).

Now lets move on to the peripherals. Monitor is good. I have a slightly different monitor with the same panel inside that works flawlessly. The one gripe you may have with that monitor is you can't swivel and turn it with the included stand. Nothing hard to fix up with a stand from monoprice (costs $20 though :/). Zowie fk2 is great. I got a different zowie, but they are all absolutely wonderful. Qck+ (used to have but moved on) is good for a couple months (6 or so) and then gets a little worn out and worse for tracking. Damn they are a good price though. I do not know much about headphones, nor know someone who does, so I don't have much to comment on them. I feel like you could get better, but I have no clue.

The mic and the keyboard. Welp! the mic seems incredibly overpriced TBH. Unless your gonna be using it to stream on twitch regularly, I don't really feel it's worth the price. I got THIS one, and have been using it for a year with no issues at all. Absolutely wonderful for skype and in game chat. TEST AUDIO FROM MIC

Now the keyboard isn't that great. With a cheaper mic and gpu you can get a better one for a reasonable price. Also check out /r/mechanicalkeyboards (an absolute amazing sub).



BASED ON ALL OF THAT THIS IS WHAT I RECOMMEND
even though it's more expensive you can feel free to take bits and pieces of my recommendations and not others :)
now I'm going to bed

anybody feel free to critique me cause I'm not perfect

u/Streloks · 2 pointsr/buildapc

For clip on mics, you could go with something like this, but I've heard mixed reviews about the sound quality that one gives out. I imagine it would be sufficient for just voice chat and talking with friends and such.

You could go a step up and go with the ModMic, but they are having some issues with stock, and you might also want to wait until the ModMic 4.0 comes out in a few weeks (hopefully).

A desk mic could be a good option if you have room for it, but I don't know anything about what to recommend there.]

I'm actually looking for a mic myself, and I'm surprised at how sparse the selection is for clip on mics. I decided to wait until the ModMic 4.0.

u/TheMuffinsPie · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Although headphones and a microphone are normally better, the Func Headset and stuff from Steelseries is normally quite good.

u/charok · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

/r/headphones and /r/audiophile would help the most in choosing the best cans for your personal taste with your budget.

However, modmics is currently one of the popular choices as an "add on mic" to any headphone. They're pretty good and they're on the cusp of releasing their newest iteration. Another option is the Zalman clip on mic on [amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395510295&sr=8-2&keywords=zalman). This option is much cheaper, but I had this for awhile and the wire is very fragile and broke on me :(

Either way, headphones + add on mic is usually the best way to go for best audio quality in terms of input and output.

u/piderman1 · 2 pointsr/GameDeals

I completely agree. By basics I meant understanding how weapons fire with regard to accuracy (can't move and shoot), how the economy works, and basic map structure of the common maps. These things wouldn't take very long to do (a day at most) and after that anyone can be ready for competitive at the silver/nova level. One thing to note is that casual servers do not represent how the game is meant to be played properly at all. Casual servers are 10 v 10 while competitive is 5 v 5.

Speaking of microphones, anyone new to this game that doesn't have one should get this Zalman clip on mic. It's cheap (less than $8 currently) and as /u/BluShine said the majority of people use microphones. Due to the nature of the game they are necessary to get the most out of the game.

u/kapitanpogi · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

Here's a video about modmic. Any mic like zalman $8 can be added to your headphone with just doublesided tape, velcro, or magnet.

u/TheVetNoob · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Are you dead set on a laptop? You can get much better value from a desktop. Why do you need a keyboard and monitor if you're buying a laptop? I also need a rough estimation of how much you're willing to spend.

Mouse and Monitor

Headset: Please don't get a headset. 7.1 is also pointless with headphones, because you can't get "surrounded" by sound when there's a multiple speakers within inches of each other. Get a pair of headphones, and an inexpensive, well reviewed mic. You'll get much better audio quality, and you usually get better mic quality as well. Check out /r/headphones for a list of quality headphones. If your headphone budget is under $50, I highly recommend the Superlux 681 or Superlux 688. They're widely considered to be the best headphones under $50, and I have them myself.

Keyboard: /r/mechanicalkeyboards

u/NightNinjaRaG · 2 pointsr/headphones

I'm holding out for the new version of the ModMic and have been making due with a gaming headset (Beyerdynamic MMX 300) that has a built-in mic. If you're looking for an immediate option you can get one of the older version ModMics or the Zalman.

I'll also refer you to Mad Lust Envy's guide, where some other mics are mentioned.

u/ANALCUNTHOLOCAUST · 2 pointsr/truetf2
  1. This is pretty solid and it's only 8 bucks, plus you can use it with whatever headphones you use.

  2. Not sure about everything, but Mumble has that as an option.
u/xPurplexAnarchyx · 2 pointsr/headphones

This is a decent mic for its price. ($7.60)

u/imsinking · 2 pointsr/pcgaming

If you want extremely low budget with good sound quality earbuds + mic, considering using Monoprice 108320 and a Zalman ZM-Mic1

pretty much the best sound quality with good mic you will get for under $18 - you can see the head-fi reviews here for the earbuds

although IMO earbuds are not a great choice for gaming and most people find over ear headphones much more comfortable

u/Suicidal360Flip · 2 pointsr/pcgaming

Logan reviewed 2 headphones that are less than $50 each. Here is the video.

For the mic you can always just pick up the very popular Zalman clip-on mic or spend more money for a modmic.

Edit: This setup is more about audio quality than comfort now that I took a second to think about it. Sorry. I'll leave it up for people who likes options.

Edit 2: I have owned this headset and I can say they were very comfortable, and at the perfect price point for you OP.

u/Teasylife · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Anyone recommend some good headphones/headset? I was thinking of getting this headset, or getting these headphones and a Zalman clip on mic. My budget isn't huge, but still want good quality mic and audio. Thanks.

u/Capolan · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Ok - so for a great temp mic get this:

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

this is actually the MIC that everyone uses for this combination. it's great.

the antlion MIC is great, but the 7 dollar one will tie you over nicely.

u/cogitoergosam · 2 pointsr/headphones

If you have headphones already you can use a clip on mic like this Zalman one. I use it and the quality is fantastic. The cord is really long, so you can either loop the slack or wind it around your headset cord.

If you don't have headphones already, you can pick a set based on your price range and preferred sound without worrying about an integrated mic.

u/SpookyMelon · 2 pointsr/Games

Not USB, but I use a Zalman microphone that just clips onto the headphone cord. It's cheap, and you can use whatever headphones you'd like with it. The sound quality isn't fantastic, but if you aren't doing anything more than talking to people on Skype or something like that, then you're definitely good with this. If you are going to record audio for Youtube/podcast/other, than you'll probably have to invest in a higher quality microphone though.

u/K0rin · 2 pointsr/gaming

Don't buy a headset, you can buy a very nice pair of headphones and a microphone for about the same price. I'm impartial to Audio-Technia's ATH-M50s closed dynamic phones, but if you prefer open, ATH-AD700s are also excellent, then just buy a cheap mic like this one.

u/aquasharp · 2 pointsr/GoodValue

I attach this to a normal pair of earbuds with a little bit of tape. Pretty good mic for under $10. I use it when I play MMO computer games.

u/ArmorMog · 2 pointsr/hardware

Don't buy gaming headsets. You get a crappy pair of headphones with a barely audible mic glued to the frame. This is my gaming setup that also works well with movies and music. These headphones have a god like sound stage, and you won't regret them. The mic is good, but there are better available for more money and if you don't like it you can replace it, unlike the crappy mics on gaming headsets. Also if you think the headphones are loose you can put a rubber band between the inner head rests and they fit like a dream.

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371750942&sr=8-1&keywords=ath+700

and

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=zg_bs_173454_10

u/squeakywhite · 2 pointsr/oculus

The Zalman ZM-Mic1 is a popular clip on microphone for those without an inbuilt one. A good alternative if you would prefer to use headphones over a gaming headset.

u/drebin8 · 2 pointsr/headphones

It's usually better to get an external mic anyway, like this one. It's cheap and can be clipped onto the headphones, and the Monoprice headphones will have better audio quality. You can take off the microphone when you don't need it. Alternatively, you can get one that sits on your desk.

It seems like the headset you linked is pretty small and is made of cheap plastic. It may end up breaking, and unless you have a small head, it'll probably hurt to wear it for extended sessions.

With the Monoprices, you may need to bend the top part (blanking on what it's called) to reduce pressure, but the earpads should be big enough to completely encompass your ears.

Unless your budget is extremely tight, I'd recommend getting the Monoprices with an external headset. If you absolutely can't afford $30, then the one you linked may last for a bit. You'll want to replace it probably within a year though.

u/infernux · 2 pointsr/headphones

You'll probably get a variety of different opinions on this board but if I were you I would go with some cheaper Sennheisers such as these. A good clip on mic would be the Zalman ZM.

u/SatansF4TE · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Out of the three you've picked, the Gamecom 780 is hands-down the best.

However, you'd get far better sound quality from a pair of Panasonic HTF-600^1 or JVC HAR-X700^2 headphones and a clip-on microphone such as the Zalman ZM1^3.

Of course, using a clip-on mic is slightly less simple than an all in one headset so you'll have to decide if you'd rather the utility or sound quality.

u/Hehyeahno · 2 pointsr/gaming

Don't buy headphones.

Get the mic and cans seperately.

Mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL84OY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_g147_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1DAEMATS37NA6WMKCDS5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

OR

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_sim_e_1

Cans: Sennheiser 555's or Audio Technica ATH AD-700's . You can get 555's slightly used for $50, a steal at that price.

If do you get 555's, you can do an easy, risk-free upgrade to make them into $200 headphones! Yay capitalism!

Now go buy them because no one will offer better advice.

u/LightSpeedIII · 2 pointsr/leagueoflegends

I know it isn't usb but I highly recommend getting this it is much better than that desktop mic and much cheaper, if you have a desktop, be sure to plug it into the mic port on the rear, not in the front as the port in the front will get all sorts of emi.

u/Shnuggles · 2 pointsr/tf2

Wow, so apparently us UK folk are very fussy with microphones

u/blanketninja · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Do yourself a favour and buy proper headphones, and a little clip on mic like this one to go along with them.

As for the actual headphones it will depend on your budget and what you are looking for (over ear, sound isolation, is it ok if it leaks sound, etc).

u/bennylol · 2 pointsr/buildapc

You sure that's 7200RPM? Green drives are usually 5400/5900RPM. They spin slower, and use up less power. A 7200RPM HDD should have no issues running games. Also, sadly the prices are astronomical right now so it's hard to say what HDD to get right now. Bad timing :\

The microphone is USB, which is kind of odd. Since you have a decent sound card, maybe just find a non-usb microphone? They're usually cheaper anyway. A lot of people on OCN recommend this Zalman clip on mic. I have one and people don't complain about my mic.

u/ultimanium · 2 pointsr/gaming

I would advise a normal headphones with clip on mic, much better quality, and typically more comfortable.
For example, this

or this

I would be wary of surround sound headsets, as I've found that the drivers all far too close to great an effect for me, and simulated surround sound, via soundcard, receiver ,or ingame, works better.


And this is the Mic I use.

I have used a tritton 5.1 headset, g330, etc, and in sound quality, comfort, and reliability, my sennheiser 555 destroys them. (My trittons practically broke bimonthly while in warrenty)

u/Mr_Pickle · 2 pointsr/buildapc

two options

  • mod them. This is more extreme and only if you like that kind of stuff. They look sexy as hell though.

  • Zalman clip. This is a really popular mic and tons of people use it.

    Even if you bought the Astro $300 gaming headphones, you will not reach the level of audio quality of these $50 cans. People who buy those are idiots.
u/StuffyDoll · 2 pointsr/buildapc
u/onliandone · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme

The 1070 is not in your budget. 900€ for a complete PC including its peripherals means ~700€ for the PC itself. Assuming the GTX 1070 costs 400€ here, 300€ is just not enough for the remaining stuff.

pc-kombo shared list

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6400 | EUR 172,00 @ Mindfactory
Motherboard | GIGABYTE B150M-DS3H | EUR 77,88 @ Amazon.de
Memory | Crucial CT8G4DFD8213 (8 GB) | EUR 26,02 @ Amazon.de
Storage | WD 1TB Blue (1 TB) | EUR 48,95 @ Amazon.de
SSD | SanDisk SSD PLUS (128 GB) | EUR 41,70 @ Amazon.de
Video Card | Radeon R9 380 | EUR 188,34 @ Amazon.de
Case | Cooler Master N300 | EUR 45,70 @ Amazon.de
Power Supply | Super Flower Golden Green HX (450 W) | EUR 69,21 @ Amazon.de
Operating System | Windows 7 | EUR 29,95 @ mysoftware
| Total | €707.74
| Generated by pc-kombo 30.05.2016 |

I' suggest you add to that:

u/Deranged40 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

HD 558, and a zalman mic.

When the headphones go on sale, this is under $100

u/iTrolling · 2 pointsr/shutupandtakemymoney

I recommend either Sennheiser HD 380 Pro or Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.

I like the 380's over the 280's and I have worn both extensively. On the 280's the main drawback is the tightness of band on the ears; after extended use is can hurt taking them off. The tightness does come with some benefit though; it almost creates a vacuum environment that block outsides sound from leaking in... almost noise cancelling. The 380's have a lighter grip and a lighter construction overall. They do not weigh down on my head as much nor grip as strong as the 280's. Of course, that means sound from the outside does leak in a bit, especially at low volumes, but little can be heard once the volume is turned up. I can wear the 380s for hours, and feel so comfortable I have barely feel them on.

You're probably going to need a microphone as well; I like to stick with the Zalman clip on. I attach it directly to the headphone cord and works great!

As a side note, both of these headphones will need to be burned in to really notice the quality. I work with the 380's for music production and music listening as well. They are really versatile headphones.

u/Dusk777 · 2 pointsr/gaming

Sounds like his mic is the main problem. I too was looking for a new headset recently. A friend asked if I had any decent headphones, which I did (sennheiser hd 25's) so he suggested just getting this mic:
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone/dp/B00029MTMQ
and tbh it's the best mic i have ever used, i was even sitting on it the other day after it came unclipped and everyone could still hear me.
So for about ten bucks you can get him that mic, and then he can go get a decent set of headphones, maybe: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD201-Lightweight-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0007XJSQC/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1312200004&sr=1-6
This will be the cheapest way to get a REALLY good headset setup. Gaming specific headsets cost a lot for a decent one.

u/twelveoclock · 2 pointsr/gaming

Do not buy "gaming" headsets. They generally have low quality sound for their price. Instead, buy a real headphone (like the ATH-700s), and buy a clip on mic. This way you'll have an entry-level audiophile headphone that you'll enjoy much more. The only downside to this is that the clip on mic has to wrap around the headphone's wires, which makes it bit clunky. However, it's well worth it.

Edit: I actually use Sennheiser HD 555s but those are more pricy than what you were looking at. However, if you can afford them, the 555s are well worth it. They are the most comfortable headphones I've ever used.

u/ProteanHero · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Well shit you aren't kidding about high end. In that case, I'm not the guy to talk to. I've got a set of Audio-Technica ATH-M50s out of a Fiio E10, pretty budget setup compared to what you have in mind.

What I can do is parrot conventional wisdom I've read a lot:

For a headset, the simplest way to do it is simply to attach this to your headphone of choice:

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324624189&sr=8-1

Most people desire a large "soundstage" for gaming so that you can use the sound to identify where things are and such, adds to immersion. Conventional headphones to point to Sennheiser open headphones like the HD600.

As far a DAC and amps, I've presonally been lusting after some Schiit products. They're bifrost DAC and Valhalla tube amp together fall nicely in your price range, leaving a nice $300 for headphones.

u/Enignite · 2 pointsr/hardware

I've found that I can't really hear much when I have my sound playing with my open-air ATH-AD700. Unfortunately they have the side affect of being mini speakers; so everyone else can hear you.

OP: Whatever is in your price range from here (closed is better for isolation) plus this



u/Xenderwind · 2 pointsr/gaming

While I agree with you, he does only have a $50 budget. So with that in mind your best bet would be a HARX700 with a zalman clip on.

u/rocks-off · 2 pointsr/gaming

If you aren't able to find what you're looking for, this might be a good suggestion.

You can clip these onto any headset cords you like, and it records in high quality. http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

u/xsoccer92x · 2 pointsr/headphones

Yea you should be fine. Damn no credit card? Amazon really is an amazing place to buy stuff from. And if you need a mic, I highly highly recommend Zalman Attachable Mic, sorry amazon again. I am currently using it and it works perfectly and the recording quality is very good for its price.

edit: If you do get a credit card (or even a debt card) use the canadian version of amazon! http://www.amazon.ca/

u/InternationalCow · 2 pointsr/buildapc

audio technica ath-ad700

seinheiser 280

[zalman clip on mic] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ)

[mod mic] (http://www.modmic.com/)

The two headphones I linked will have infinitely better accuracy and sound quality than the "gaming headsets" blaze17145 linked.

Get one of the two mics I linked and attach it.

u/jpmoney · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I think you're looking for something like this. I've seen this Zalman one recommended before.

u/dan1son · 2 pointsr/headphones

Most people just add a lapel or boom mic that plugs in separately from the headphones. https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ type of things. There's also some more "will work with phone" options like https://www.amazon.com/ClearMic-Canceling-Microphone-QuietComfort-Headphones/dp/B0195SUXMM

I'm not sure on your specific use, but really those headphones just aren't made to be a headset and you might have a sub optimal experience attempting to turn them into such a thing. I have some audiophile level headphones that have optional microphone cables and they work ok, but dedicated headsets are better for long voice conversations. I have a very nice bluetooth plantronics headset from work and if I'm on a call those are used.

I'll reserve the bose bashing for someone else. They're very comfy and pretty good at noise reduction. I personally prefer custom tip IEMs for the same use/price, but you be you.

u/Chorrbs · 2 pointsr/Twitch

The Zalman Zm-Mic1 clips onto the wire of your headphones and is pretty good quality for under $10.

The Blue Snowball is a great desktop mic to start out with. It's great quality for the price as well. Many people use this when they are starting out and I think it is personally worth the investment. I have loved my since I bought it.

u/nyda · 2 pointsr/headphones

Don't buy headsets if you want quality products. Especially not Turtle Beach, they're the worst out there.

Looks to me like you're looking for something around $100. Here's what you could have that would best everything at that price range:

Headphones: Sennheiser 518

Microphone: Zalman Mic

Headset buddy to put them together to work on consoles.

Total: $96.50-

If you don't have the funds right now and don't want to wait to get them... well get something as cheap as possible (like these IEM/mic: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IF3CE8/) and wait until you do have the money to buy the above.

u/CodePsion · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I got the zalman zm-mic1, and I'm really happy with it. Not a studio-quality mic or anything, but terrific imo if all you need is a teamspeak mic, especially for $8.

u/Sen7ryGun · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Gaming headsets are shit, over priced, sound bad and fall to bits on the inside of a couple of years.

You can get a kickass Hi-Fi headphone+DAC/amp solution and a clip in mic for less than the price of most gaming headsets that will last year's if not decades.

Gamers are the easiest market in the world to milk easy cash out of with shit products. All you need is RGB lighting and "vidyagaemz" written on the box.

You want a totally fuckin rad pair of bargain basement headphones and a dedicated external sound solution that gets your audio processing outside the EMI/RFI hell that is the inside of your PC case, sits on par with Beyer DT 990s, ATH-M50x and Sennheiser HD598s for sound quality, will live forever and comes in costing less than $120USD for the whole package, including a clip on mic? Take a look at the Superlux HD668b stereo headphones, the Fiio E10K USB DAC/amp and grab a Zalman ZM-mic1 to stick on the side.

Congratulations, you're now the owner of the best bang for your buck Hi-Fi headgear solution getting around and have just entered the world of high quality audio for gaming, music and movies. Time to leave gaming headsets behind.

u/Smile_for_the_Camera · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I recommend getting this microphone to go with it, if you have some problems. I bought this one and that webcam together, and it's great. It's cheap and great quality. :)

u/m1r3k · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I use this (Zalman Zm-Mic1) one. You can clip it to your headset cable or tape it to your monitor or any other stand. Audio quality is really good (at least when the microphone is close to your head).

u/Orwell83 · 2 pointsr/pcgaming

I know you want something for your desk but check this out.

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

It's only $8 and I've never had a problem with it.

u/totallywontstabyou · 2 pointsr/headphones

This is a common cheap option.

This is a more expensive but better quality option.

u/djnap · 2 pointsr/Overwatch

I've had this mic for a year now. I talk almost nightly on it to friends. They don't complain about how I sound. I clip it on to my headphones.

In general, I recommend this mic and a set of headphones in place of a gaming headset. In general, you'll pay more for a gaming headset than you would for an equivalent mic+headphone.

Edit: I seem to remember having some trouble with this mic getting along with my realtech audio driver. I solved that issue, possibly by using the default windows driver.

u/Millillion · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Many people just go with a cheap lapel mic like This One which I believe is the one that at least used to be recommended all the time as a basic model.

u/feedblender · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I've seen this

recommended for a cheap option around here a lot. I'm also interested in finding one!

u/xCentrino · 2 pointsr/buildapc

This https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ is recommended for a cheap decent option along with better sounding headphones.

I'd suggest you check out r/headphones and ask for advice. They'll get you set up nice and good.

u/zypo88 · 2 pointsr/apexlegends

$10 Microphone

$6 adaptor

Plus your preferred pair of headphones.

Edit: a word

u/MakesNotSense · 2 pointsr/TMJ

I've been using these with my Android phone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0117RFPCC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Very comfortable. Other earbuds would lead to discomfort, but these have been nice.

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Unsure how well it works with a PC, it use's one three-pole TRSS connection (2.5mm jack with 3 rings on it; rings for left channel, right channel, mic, so if PC port isn't 3-pole mic input might not be applied.)

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Alternatively, one can look for clip-on microphones that plug into the microphone port and attach them to some comfortable headphones or earbuds.

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Not the best noise isolation though - the price to pay for comfort I guess.

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On my desktop this is what I found works for me:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=AD700&qid=1562693195&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1

with https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=zalman+clip-on+mic&qid=1562693251&s=electronics&sr=8-1-fkmr0

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for clip-on mics you might want to search for one that does a better job with noise cancellations. I'm recalling the zalman will pickup stuff like keyboard typing. I had to alter gain and other stuff to get it calibrated.

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There is a less expensive AD500 model as well. I like the Audiotechnica's because they're quite comfortable. However, I know this isn't exactly the typical 'headset+mic' combo that get's used in sales. I got this equipment for video gaming, back when I still could do that years ago.

u/BootsandPants · 2 pointsr/HeadphoneAdvice

What kind of games do you play? For competitive FPS where positional queues and imaging are important, I'd go with a used HD700 or even HD800. Will be hard to find on a $400 budget, but maybe you'll find the 700.

For more single player or immersive games, you have a lot of different options. This will come down to more of what sort of sound signature you like (bass, mid, treble forward?). I would put the HD600 series here moreso than in the competitive gaming realm.

Honestly, once you get above where you're at now, the diminishing returns become pretty apparent. I don't notice enough difference when gaming between my ATH-AD700x and my HD800 that would make me want to spend the difference for gaming alone. Sure the soundstage on the 800s is wider and the imaging slightly better, but it doesn't translate to that much of an edge in game. The 700x (or 598 in your case) is already leaps and bounds ahead of whatever other fart cannons most other people are using. I'd honestly just stick with what you've got.

As stated in other replies, get a desktop mic, a boom mic, a modmic, or any sort of wired clipon. Most/all gaming headsets are not great, or just OK, and you will be sacrificing sound quality and soundstage going to one of those from your 598s. This mic is $10 and actually sounds pretty darn good. I clip it on to whatever pair of headphones I pick up (depending on the game).

What are you driving your 598s with? You may see some improvement investing in your source.

Save your money and don't buy super fancy cables expecting much difference. Good solid cables shouldn't cost more than $50. It might be an unpopular opinion, but I don't think they drastically change the sound signature, at least to my ears.

u/AZOOOPPY · 2 pointsr/headphones

Philips SHP9500's are great quality headphones for around $50, and are as low as $45.

If you want a mic, you can cheap out with a $9 Zalman clip-on; Or you can buy a V-Moda Boom Pro that runs through the same 3.5mm jack - or the off-brand versions that do the same thing.

u/Shabbypenguin · 2 pointsr/pcgaming

Nice writeup OP! For those looking to save a bit more.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TMZ1BK

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CAG1ZG0

https://smile.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

with a zalman gives amazing sound/audio for under $100 for everything. i cant go back to "gaming" headsets.

u/xenetic · 2 pointsr/gaming

Forget "Gaming" headphones and get some legit headphones like the Audio-Technia AD700 /w Zalman Clip On Mic

u/Chello02 · 2 pointsr/OverwatchUniversity

This is what I have been using for years while gaming. Good set of earbuds and then drape this over my shoulders. Everyone says i'm crystal clear, and it's about as cheap as you can get.

https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1495321047&sr=8-25&keywords=computer+mic

u/BotJohn0 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

i5s tend to perform a bit better than equivalent Ryzen CPUs for gaming, and the motherboards are a bit cheaper. So I'd go with an i5 7500 and a B250 motherboard. If you have your own Skylake CPU to use to update the BIOS in the motherboards, go with a H110 or B150 motherboard to save ~$15-20 per computer, but otherwise, the B250 is the best choice. (You don't want to risk getting an older motherboard that isn't updated to boot with the newer CPUs)

I'd swap out the 2 x 4 GB of RAM for 1 8 GB stick so that you can add more in the future when games start needing more than 8 GB of RAM.

A SSD isn't really necessary at this budget, as they're low on storage and all they do over a cheaper HDD is reduce boot times by 30 seconds and load times by 15-60 seconds in some games. A 1 TB WD Caviar Blue is $50, so you save some money over the SSD and get over 4x the storage space.

I switched the RX 480 model to a very similar one because the one you picked doesn't have a price showing. Just get the cheapest 8 GB RX 480 from a reputable brand and site.

The EVGA PSU went up in price, so I changed it to a very similar model that's $20. You could switch the PSUs with 420W Seasonics if you want better durability and build quality.

For a Wi-Fi adapter, I added a $20 USB TP-Link ac adapter. You're probably better off with an ethernet network switch/splitter if your cousins have a wired connection in their house/apartment, though.

> Personalized cases (doesn't need to be extravagant, something like personalized LEDs for each computer?)

Maybe get these RGB LEDs? They're fairly cheap

This build, which uses my suggestions above, ends up saving you about $100 per PC excluding the RGB LEDs and Wi-Fi adapters which add $40 per PC. So you're at $4200 total for the 5 PCs with RGB and Wi-Fi.

> Mice (4)

This is up to personal preference. I use the Logitech G502 but it's a bit expensive at ~$70-80 USD each if you're buying 5 of them. I'd recommend looking at Logitech's gaming mice in the $40-50 range. The G602 is on sale for $40, and the G502 is on sale for $60, so I'd get one of those two. The G602 is wireless, and the difference doesn't seem to be too big, so I'd go with the G602.

> Mousepad (4)

I'd heard good things about the Steelseries Qck and Qck+, and the Glorious PC Gaming brand of mousepads, which are more affordable. I personally use a Logitech G240 mousepad, which I've had for a few years, though the rubber coating on the bottom had started to fall off, so I'm planning on replacing it with a Glorious PC Gaming Extended mousepad. The advantage of the Steelseries mousepads seems to be that they are from a more reputable brand, but the Glorious mousepads are stitched at the edges to prevent the rubber part from falling off (Which seems to be common with cloth mousepads after a lot of wear), and are a bit cheaper.

> Keyboard (4)

I personally use a Corsair STRAFE. If you want to get a mechanical keyboard, the Corsair Vengeance K65 keyboards seem to be a great budget choice at $60 each.

> Monitor (5)

I'd get 23/24" 1080p monitors with low response times (Preferably 5 ms or lower). At $85 each, this 23.6" Acer seems good.

> Microphone and Headphones/ Or Headset (4)

Headsets tend to be overpriced with poor sound quality. Something from the r/headphones wiki in the below $50 range for headphones should be excellent for the price.

Mic-wise, a cheap clip-on mic such as this one for just under $10 should be fine.

If you want to cut down costs more, you could use onthehub.com to get cheaper Windows keys if your cousins' schools are on there. It's a site partnered with Microsoft to give discounts to students and teachers. I personally used it for Windows 10 and I haven't had any problems with my OS (I've been using the key for about 6 months now.)

After peripherals, if you spend $40 per each pair of headphones, and $87.89 on Windows, you're at $1085 per PC or $5425 total. You save $270-320 or so total if you can get the Windows keys from onthehub for $10-20 each. Here's the parts list excluding the mics, headphones, keyboards, monitors, mice, and mousepads.

I'd go with /u/RatchetRussian's suggestion of using Jet.com. I'm Canadian, so I've never used the site, but it seems to be pretty reputable.

> Should I build the computers myself or ask a professional?

You can build it yourself easily with a good YouTube tutorial. I'd recommend this Newegg tutorial or this PCPer tutorial from the sub's sidebar.

> Should I gift them individually or all at once? Christmas or random summer day?

I'd just give them all at once when you finish all of the PCs so that everyone can start playing at the same time, but do whatever you think is best.

I'd also go with /u/Clintosity's suggestion of making sure that there's enough room for 5 PCs. If there's issues with space, you can switch the cases to mATX cases and build smaller PCs.

Hopefully this helps, and good luck with the PC building!

u/USB_Hero · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you were to get these headphones http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007QKL7MW/?tag=pcp0f-20 and this clip on mic http://www.amazon.ca/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1416454302&sr=1-6&keywords=clip+on+mic are going to have better performance then any "gaming" headset on the market that is a comparable price. You aren't going to be recording professional audio you are just talking in a game so he doesn't need a top of the line mic for just gaming.

u/CrisKrossed · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I have this and this, Great sound quality, and really comfortable, and the mic sounds amazing. I've had people tell me they thought I had a professional mic, or something like a blu mic. The headphones you can get on sale for less than $50 normally, especially with the buying season coming up.

u/AdamJohansen · 2 pointsr/buildapc
u/SecretSpiral72 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

>I need a headset that will fully cover my ears or Circumaural that does not have leather pads and is not that abrasive or rough on the skin

Personally, I use the entry-level Sennheiser HD 518s with a Zalman clip mic. I prefer music headphones to 'gamer' stuff, the only catch being that the microphone is omni-directional so it is prone to picking up surrounding noise, though it's perfectly clear.

The Sapphire 390 Nitro is a popular one, the only really not-so-good one is the dual-fan Gigabyte(quality is fine, fans just aren't enough). Since you're water cooling, it might not make all that much of a difference anyway, but the Nitro does come with a nice backplate which might help with the voltage heat dissipation(if it's actually more than cosmetic) since you're sticking an AIO on there.

Oh, the Sapphire card is LONG. I'm not sure if the PCB itself is any larger than usual, but that's worth checking out before you put it in a mITX case.

u/TheShiniestHobo · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This would be my recommendation.
Amazon Link

u/dermixxer · 2 pointsr/arma

Back when I was looking for a Headphone+mic combo, people recommended the Zalman and the Koenig.
I eventually went with the Zalman.

I would rcommend also buying the cheapest notebook light You can find, cut off the USB connector and tape the cable around it. This way you can put it around your neck and due to the flexibilty of the lamp adjust the mic better to your mouth.

^This is of course not mandatory, you could simply clip it at the headphone cable ;)

u/River_Tahm · 2 pointsr/AskBattlestations

Well you can hypothetically get better sound out of a desktop mic but they also usually have a much bigger sound floor and are often omnidirectional, so they tend to pick up way more background noise and tend to be difficult to make work well for VOIP

Big draws for desktop mics though is that you can reap the benefits if you do a lot of media creation (ex if you sit forward to record your voice for a youtube video or something, desktop mic quality will smash a headset), and that a desktop mic allows you to get whatever you want for headphones.

Headsets are usually much easier to manage the sound floor on and direct so they only pick up your voice and not the rest of your room. But the headphone part is usually not very good quality.

This is why the mod mic is so popular, as it allows you to keep the advantages of a headset mic while still buying whatever high-quality headphones you want

Some people don't like desktop mics because of the space it takes on their desk, some people feel like headset mics get in their face all the time.

Truth be told though I think if you spend money on quality parts either are a reasonable solution.

I would strongly advise against cheap gaming headsets though, they are terrible.

However, I've had no issues buying a cheap clip-on mic and sticking it on the cable of a high quality set of heaphones. That last option is kinda the best of both worlds IMO (much like the mod mic except the mic costs like 1/10th the price)

u/ZsaFreigh · 2 pointsr/hardwareswap

You can get a brand new one on Amazon for $134 right now.

https://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S

I got one on Black Friday for $89

u/wolfofthenightt · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

My favorite headphones

A highly reviewed microphone

If you meant you cannot use amazon, let me know and ill get you different links to another trusted source

u/TheCarWashChannel · 2 pointsr/Monstercat

Yeti - $105

Snowball - $59

I got my Snowball off Amazon.

u/Pyroraptor · 2 pointsr/letsplay

No problem :D Remember, that you don;t have to buy super nice mic equipment to have good audio. A lot of people like the Blue Snowball, Blue Yeti, and AT2020. They range from somewhere around $60-140. Also, you can make an isolation box pretty cheap with a foam camping mat and a box.

u/panik-at-the-disco · 2 pointsr/NHLHUT
u/wideruled · 2 pointsr/nfl

a lot of folks really like this Microphone for recording:

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S

Seems to work pretty well for a starter setup and as you get more into the routine you can upgrade if you like.

u/pm_me_yur_life_story · 2 pointsr/buildmeapc

This is a rather unconventional post for here as you don't need computer parts so much as guidance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Power Supply | SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | €146.84 @ Mindfactory
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | €146.84
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-16 23:00 CET+0100 |

Use that for the psu. Top quality and oodles of power. Next get a new hdd. You'll want to store a lot of your streams if you're serious about streaming heavily. Set up your streaming program to record the stream so that you can upload it elsewhere when the VOD gets taken down.

Monitor is really up to you. You have the gpu power to play at decent setting on 1440, but as you're streaming I'd keep it at 1080p if i were you. My advice there is get 2. Play on one, watch chat and manage stream with the other. Something like this should work:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Monitor | Asus VC239H 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor | €162.99 @ Amazon France
Monitor | Asus VC239H 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor | €162.99 @ Amazon France
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | €325.98
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-16 23:06 CET+0100 |

Mic. Mics can cost anywhere from $10 to $10000. Something like the <Blue Yeti> is great quality sound yet simple enough to be used by a (excuse the use of the word) amateur. On the cheaper side there's the <Blue Snowball>. It's a plug and play design that delivers good quality sound without needing to fuss over settings.

Headset. Whatever you like. Your audiance isn't listening through them, you are. I personally use a <HyperX Cloud> headset that while it doesn't have pro level audio delivers a good sound for gaming and is the most comfortable set of cans I've ever used. This is 100% up to you though.

I have no experience with webcams. If someone else would like to chime in about webcams please do. I know nothing.

Video editing. Step 1 get a new hhd. The software you edit with doesn't matter so much. Some people can do great things with shitty programs. I personally use Adobe premier. Its not very good but its very simple and has everything I need. Some people get away with using windows movie maker even. My advice is take a look around video editing forums/subreddits and download a free trial of a few programs. See which one you like the most and stick with it. The reason I tell you to get a new hdd is because depending on the quality you'll fill space fast. A raw uncompressed 1080p recording fills 20gb in 5 minutes. That said uncompressed is a stupid amount and data. However compressing eats cpu power and will fill space anyway. When i record I usually save as 720p30hz and that usually fills a several gb an hour. So in a month of streaming/recording you may fill that hdd and either need to get another or you'll need to edit and upload everything to make space for more footage. The only other option here is to make a large storage system. If you want to keep ALL you're footage I suggest you look into getting a small/med storage server, though I assume for your purposes just editing and uploading should be enough.

Best of luck streaming and have fun.

u/ThatJamieD · 2 pointsr/podcasts

The blue yeti is alittle up there if you are buying more then one. Blue snowball maybe be the next best thing.

Yeti

Snowball


PS: When the podcast goes up DM me the link I would love to give it a listen cause I play Pathfinder myself and always like it when people record there sessions.

u/e1337pete · 2 pointsr/letsplay

Hey kdmendonk, I record almost exclusively on PS4 and edit on PC.

I use an external capture card, the Elgato Game Capture HD60. It comes with it's own editing software, but it was garbage in my experience. So I only use the software for the raw recording.

For audio I use a Blue Yeti, which for the price point is a stellar microphone. I believe I got mine on sale though, so I didn't even pay full price. Although I could record the audio inside of the Elgato software, I find Audacity (free) offers much more flexibility in my recording. Two Blue Yeti mics and Audacity are all we use to record our podcast..

Unfortunately, since the Blue Yeti is such a good mic, it was picking up the audio from my headphones sometimes. So I also use a nicer pair of headphones now to stop that from happening.

For actually editing the episodes together, I use Adobe Premiere.

We did some testing with the PS4 screen recording but it would occasionally become a nightmare with the PS4 pausing recordings or not letting us capture things and getting the files over to the PC.

I hope that helps you out, let me know if you have any questions. We're just in this to have fun too.

u/adayinalife · 2 pointsr/vinyl

> I use a laptop and tried to search for any USB gadget for that, but no avail.

Like this?

u/lowcarb123 · 2 pointsr/Quebec

Eh vous, achetez-vous en ligne? Je trouve que l'offre et les prix y sont -- souvent, pas toujours -- nettement plus avantageux et diversifiés que chez les détaillants du Québec.

La différence semble la plus flagrante pour les produits dernier cri et tout ce qui ne se vent pas en vrac. Je prends l'exemple du microphone Yeti Blue :

  • Amazon.ca l'offre à 120$ (souvent aux alentours de 90$)
  • BestBuy le vend toujours à 180$ (en ligne comme en magasin).

    C'est quand même aberrant de voir des gens payer entre 75 $ et 100 $ d'extras en magasin. Ils valorisent peut-être le service à la clientèle, soit, mais même ça je crois que ça laisse souvent à désirer.
u/IrreverentMan · 2 pointsr/SmallYTChannel

>As for the microphone, it's actually quite a good one (professional podcasters use it). The bad thing is the placement thereof. It's a little bit too far away because of practical room considerations, but I'll try to find a better home for it. That is more levelled to my face.

I have the Blue Yeti microphone, it's about 100gbp

​

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1550316012&sr=1-5&keywords=blue+yeti

u/Mimical · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

> Is AMD as good as Intel nowadays or should I focus on Intel i5i7?

AMD's R5 series is extremely competitive to intel, I would personally purchase the R5 1600/1600x if I was building a new PC today. The Intel i7 7700k manages to beat Ryzens R7 1800x and 1700x due to its higher IPC and clock speeds. This is relevant at very high framerates such as 1080p 144FPS. At 60FPS in either 1080p, 1440p, or 4K the CPU's are pretty much the same (But with AMD having far more headroom for streaming, recording, or multi-tasking due to its superior core count). So it only really matters if you are going for extremely high refresh rates. Both are nearly equal at 90 or 120 in many titles with intel pulling away after that.


> I'd like to run dual displays do need special video cards for that nowadays? Or do most PCs have that as an option now?

Most GPU's and Mobos come with multiple display outs. So you can run both displays off your GPU. No special items needed.

> I capture gameplay using an Elgato and my Mac to capture for my PlayStation's should I get an internal card? Any recommendations?

Not really into streaming myself. Many people use programs such as OBS software as an "on the cheap" solution. Could you not also use your Elgato with your PC?


> If I didn't go Dell one other PC manufacturers are a good choice?

I am very partial to building your own PC. Today its even easier then when you were doing it! Your 1400$ could go a lot farther by building your own.

> I'd appreciate some Amazon links to any other recommendations for gear I plan on podcasting so I need some microphone stands/lighting/dual monitor stands (are mounting brackets universal now?) if you have any recommendations for this fire away

Yeti Blue - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500325780&sr=8-4&keywords=yeti+blue Is probably one of the most popular USB plug and play Mics for streaming. It has excellent sound quality, dead simple set up and has multiple pickup patterns depending on where you position it and how you set-it up.

If you want a bit cheaper the Yeti snowball again is very popular, If you want a bit more of a higher end mic then I would suggest the Audio Technica AT2020 XLR , which would require both a phantom power source for the cable and an interface (like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo.) Generally I wouldn't hop into these types of set-ups unless you are willing to do your research and are willing to put a section of your budget towards the audio. For 97.5% of streamers/podcasts the USB Yeti Blue / competitors at that price range will serve you well.

Most boom stands are standardised. Its just a matter if you want the table pincher or the full stand with the base. 99% of the 20-30$ ones work great.



u/SnowblindAlbino · 2 pointsr/amazon

The Yeti was up for me a while ago...still is in fact, in black for $79. Three hours left on the deal, 37% claimed right now.

u/Perverse_Masquerade · 2 pointsr/gonewildaudio

As a matter of fact, I do.

All prices in USD, and based on Amazon.

Price | Microphone | Manufacturer's Product Page |Amazon Link
:------:|--------|--------|--------
$35.82 | Samson Meteorite | Samsontech | Amazon
$49.00 | Blue Snowball iCE | Bluemic | Amazon
$69.99| Samson Meteor | Samsontech | Amazon
$129.00 | Blue Yeti| Bluemic | Amazon

EDIT: I will mention that the Yeti is used by u/alwaysslightlysleepy

u/Kimchifries · 2 pointsr/exmuslim

This mic is pretty much the standard for youtubers. Excellent quality and not as expensive as the full on pro mics.

http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419608748&sr=1-1&keywords=blue+yeti

edit: added Amazon link

u/RecklessGod · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I've used headsets for years, and have a blue yeti mic from 5 years ago. I went through 5 headsets... On the other hand my White Audio-Technica ath-m50 which I used daily with a amp for about 2 1/2 years and going. Right now the max you would be spending on this combo would be $250.

I didn't use my headphones for gaming because at first, I didn't think my Ath-m50s would sound as good as 7.1 virtual surround sound software for headsets. I thought since they were for gaming they would sound better than using headphones. After my gamecom 780 broke, I just started using my ath-m50 and it blew headsets out the water. Headsets have an irritating constant buzzing noise from their virtual surround sound. I noticed it mostly in logitech g930s and dampened in gamecom 780. Don't get headsets ever, I have spent about $450 on headsets...

As far as headphones I have right now (used with music and amp):

Sennheiser HD 598

2x White Audio-Technica ath-m50

I would go with what will last long and Sennheiser HD 598 or Audio-Technica ath-m50 headphones would be my choice.

Headsets that have broke:

Turtle Beaches x31(1 year use)

Tritton surround sound headset(6 months)

2 Logitech g930(1 year use each, but a lot of problems kept happening)

gamecom 780(1 1/2 year use with epoxy on the hinge cracks)


Also a $12 upgrade for people not saying ath-m50s are comfortable, Shure HPAEC840 Replacement Ear Cushions

u/Pointythings88 · 2 pointsr/animation

Yeah I could suggest a few.

[Blue Yeti] (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418924712&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+yeti&pebp=1418924714123)
MXL 990 Condenser Mic
Audio Technica AT2035 I have owned all of these and they might be pricey for you, but any one of them are worth the investment. My favorite is the AT4040, but that is like $300. The AT2035 is a great alternative to that and it's what I use a secondary. Anyone of these are fine just read some reviews check out their manufacturer's webpage. It's important to get a good mic that is right for you. For example the Blue Yeti was nice, but I have a kinda high pitched voice and it was not picking up mid frequencies as well as I would have liked.

If you don't feel like spending that much a couple of good mics are:
Audio Technica ATR2500 $66 on Amazon.
and
MXL 770 $60 on Amazon

EDIT: Forgot to mention. We actually have pretty similar voices oddly enough as it is. Another thing I noticed was the amount of essing (the his sound while pronouncing s) and a little bit of pop on hard consonants. I would lean towards getting a mic with a good mid-range focus and a pop-filter.

u/babydave371 · 2 pointsr/anime

The Blue Yeti. It seemed like the best cost to quality option (though I did gt it about 20 pounds cheaper than amazon has it), I'd rather not buy a shitty one and then have to buy a better one later if things work out. Even if things don't work out I still have a bloody good mic I can use for other things or resell.

I also have a boom arm and popfilter coming soon to make it extra nice!

u/aeon_orion · 2 pointsr/audio

All of these will work fine for what you need them for. The Rode one would probably sound the best for talking/VoiceOver but its slightly more expensive.

USB Mics:

AT2020
Blue Yeti
Rode Podcaster

Pop Filter:
Filter 1
Filter 2

Mic Stand:
Mic Stand 1
Mic Stand 2 more expensive but a good stand.

u/nicolass1101 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I personally have the Audio Technica ATH-M30x and they are really comfortable and sound really good. These are the best of the best though. For microphones, the Snowball is pretty good but I got the Yeti for $60 during black friday and its amazing

u/Toastie88 · 2 pointsr/Guitar

There are loads of ways to record stuff, but I've recently had great success with my Blue Yeti. The sound quality is pretty great imo.

Here's a rough idea I recorded just to test the sound of my new amp (an Orange Dark Terror) through the Blue Yeti. I think it sounds pretty good.

https://soundcloud.com/webbc99/toastie88-rough-idea-wav

And here is a blue yeti:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421942710&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+yeti

u/CloudDrone · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

Just a heads up: The seiren bundle is almost like the Beats of microphones. Okay not that bad, but still. It looks good (if you like a big razer logo on your mic). The features don't come close to matching the price though.

50% off makes it a reasonable package, but at stock price its essentially a much more expensive Blue Yeti. The reviews for the essential hardware lead me to believe this one gets a little thin if you compare it to the audio technica USB mic at the $130 pricepoint..

As for the pop filter and shock mount, as I have mentioned elsewhere, Your biggest reduction in unwanted sound will come from getting a boom mic. It reduces vibrations and, more importantly, allows you to place the microphone at a proper distance from your mouth. With the proper placement, the mic signal is hot, so you're not turning up the gain to sound intelligible, which in turn increases the ambient noise. The pop filter can be useful, but the seiren filter is needlessly expensive, for something you can make at home. Shockmounts will be relevant only if you for some reason need to adjust and move the mic stand all the time. A boom stand eliminates the need.

What I'm saying is, although you're technically getting a deal, There are other choices you can find with more bang for your buck, if all you need is a mic to record your voice for gameplay streaming or VOIP for games. If your budget is $150 dollars I would say to get either the audiotechnica (a reputable and affordable audio company) or the Blue Yeti, and buy a heavy duty boom mic stand.

Now don't let me stop you from spending the money the way you want, but I just thought I would throw out my two cents on the matter since I had the time.

[EDIT] Just throwing this out there, I would buy this mic before any of the ones we talked about: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4

or this: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2005USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B007JX8O0Y

u/SuperSonicOblivion · 2 pointsr/Songwriters

Impossible is improbable even outside our dreams

This is the first lyric I heard fully and because of that I want to hear more! The guitar at the beginning was great and the rest was chill in a beachfront kind of way. But the change from the beautiful finger picking to the chill beachfront style jolted my senses a little. Maybe a possible smoother transition, but whatever’s natural works, I’m just one opinion and I enjoyed it without hearing majority of the lyrics.

This mic hasn’t steered me wrong yet, and it can cancel out background noise with adjustments pretty well for the price. The bird sounds went well with the music though

Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VA464S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FJpUCbXVXP4HH

u/Jaspyprancer · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I use a Blue Yeti for my streams. It's slightly above what you're budgeting, but the sound quality is fantastic. That said, I imagine some of their lower end stuff would also work great for your needs.

Money can be a factor, but don't really expect to make any right off the bat. I've been streaming for more than 6 months and haven't made a dime. The donation box is there, but I view it as something that will happen if it happens. Otherwise I don't let the lack of donations bother me. I forgot about it actually...

Popular games like League are EXTREMELY hard to get noticed in, because it takes so long to make it to the bottom of the list, where you start as a new streamer. So, you end up with very few people even finding your stream in the first place.

I can't necessarily say how long it would take to reach 100 concurrent viewers per stream, but for reference, I've still not managed to break double digits. Granted, I jump game to game because my stream is mostly just about dicking around and having goofy conversation.

Partnerships are kind of an open ended thing. Twitch recommends having 500 concurrent viewers per stream before you apply, but from what I've seen and heard, that number is high. They take a lot of things into consideration when you apply for the partnership. It's not just about viewers.

If you want legit advice, don't start a stream with the intention of making it big. It takes an insane amount of work and patience. Just enjoy the process and see where it takes you.

u/Thr0wUhWay000 · 2 pointsr/girlsinyogapants

Probably a Blue Yeti

u/WholesaleVirus · 2 pointsr/SmallYTChannel

I don't have a whole lot of experience in sound and microphones. With THAT being said, I've done my research. The type of mic you're speaking of is great as long as you know what you're doing.

Now what I use is a Blue Yeti, and for a USB mic it is fantastic. I know this tends to be a go to for YouTubers, because the price is great, and the quality is excellent. My audience and myself noticed an immediate difference in my audio content when I switched from my Turtle Beach headset. My best suggestion is to do your research. Do NOT buy anything with out checking many different sources for reviews. Be a smart purchaser.

u/XThatRandomGamer · 2 pointsr/aurora

Mate, Blue Yeti Microphone ! :).

Honestly worth it.

Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Silver Edition https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002VA464S/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_PfQQwbRQBP1CW

There you go ^

u/Allah-Of-Reddit · 2 pointsr/exmuslim

Most youtubers use these mics

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S

They work with pretty much anything with a USB, they would work fine on your laptop.

u/yourpantslooktasty · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

Highly recommend the snowball.

I'll admit biasness, but I do feel that microphone is way better than any ~$75 headset.

Throw in another $50 and you'll get AMAZING sound for $100. Legit.

Link.

u/Taizan · 2 pointsr/de

Für alle die streamen oder anfangen wollen zu streamen: Tonor Condensor Microphone 20 € oder so oder Yeti Blue 133 €.

u/TheWardylan · 2 pointsr/PKA

The yeti is only 61 euro And a good Mic

u/mattjames092 · 2 pointsr/letsplay

No way? Legit? Bought mine on Amazon for $100 US - Here

OR

Apparently these are pretty good as well...if not better according to some! Audio Technica

u/zVulture · 2 pointsr/VoiceActing

There are two really good Mic's to use (both from Blue Microphones):

Blue Snowball - $50 - This is what I use and it works well for starters. The issue with it is that it has 3 Gain settings and that's it. I have found myself limited trying to record softer or louder voices by these settings.

Blue Yeti - $120 - This has a better gain control and I have found in multiple sources that it is recommended over the snowball. The 70 dollar difference though isn't a small deal though.

u/brokenbirthday · 2 pointsr/FL_Studio

Okay, get a better mic and pop filter. I would recommend the Blue Yeti (it's super well-priced for the quality), and you can really use any old pop filter. Look around a bit for tutorials on cleaning up and processing vocal tracks.

Now on the actual subject. Personally, I tend to prefer dense hiphop production, à la El-P, but I can definitely recognize when it's well put together. The mixing is pretty decent actually; levels are pretty good and nothing is glaringly out-of-place. I would try to increase the stereo width a bit, but that's just me. Otherwise, the song itself is pretty good and you obviously have the technical talent. Just keep writing making music. Here's a link to a really long, but really good mixing tutorial. I highly recommend it, if you're interested.

u/Affirmcation · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Happy early birthday! I won't have internet the day you celebrate, so cheers to you. I'll be sure to take a drink just for you.

For my 16th birthday my mom rented a limo party coach bus and had about a dozen of my favorite people come along. We drove through Boston listening to music, went to the Seaquarium, and ate pizza. One of my friends bought me a leash and collar for a present. And my gaybro did a fully-clothed striptease to "It's Raining Men." People still talk about how much fun and how crazy it was. Good times.

Tell me how your 25th goes, butter pumpkin!

I'm rolling for a giftcard, preferably. I'm saving up for this microphone. My major's going to be Broadcasting and I want to start getting things I need for my computer.

If that's too lame, this cardstock, these markers, and this alcohol-marker blender would be grandiose. I love art!

Happy birthday, again!

u/Cluster_One · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Depending how much audio recording you will be doing and whether or not you care about the quality of the stream. Filters just filter out pops from the recording, like 'pfts', 'pop'.

IMO get a Blue Microphones Yeti, it's right above your budget, but this is a great mic. It's heavy, durable, great features, and price/performance.

you can find it new for 99 on amazon with free shipping.

or search ebay for a better deal used. try Craigslist too, they pop up once in a while.

u/Brawli55 · 2 pointsr/vgstreams

Hey Down! We do a 2 man cast every weeknight (and sometimes bring on extra people). If you want to catch everyone's voice, I wholly suggest you pick up a Blue Yeti Mic.

This thing is great, as long as no one talks like a mouse (and it's properly configured) it will pick up everything. As for blocking out the sound of the TV - there is no way to avoid this if sound is coming out of the TV (otherwise you'll get horrible reverb). What will need to happen is that everyone will need a headset coming from the computer. (obviously you'll need to split the connection).

As for getting everyone in frame - that depends wholly on how much space you have, how far back the camera can be and if people are willing for the camera to be in front of the TV (we play with our camera in front of the TV - you eventually get use to it). We've managed to stream before with 4 people on our couch, it was rather cramped, but the camera, a Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p was able to mostly get us all into the frame at a range of about 2-3 feet away from us.

If you want to see all of this in action - you can check out our profile here: http://www.twitch.tv/overboredgaming/profile

Here's a VOD of 4 people on screen using the equipment I mentioned above: http://www.twitch.tv/overboredgaming/b/410879757 (skip ahead to about the 13:35 min mark).

I Hope this helps man! Happy streaming!

u/Razzion · 2 pointsr/battlestations

trust me, i spent months researching good mics, as a person who gets about 20 dollars a month on average, it was worth saving for the blue yeti, Heres a link to the Yeti i bought it was about 130$ wen i got it but its about 90 now, which is amazing! hope it works out! :)

u/Rosenworcel · 2 pointsr/audioengineering

For that price range I would probably go with a Blue Yeti USB mic. Haven't personally used one but from samples I've heard they seem like one of the best USB mics you can get.

u/StarBP · 2 pointsr/ImSavingUpForThis

FWIW, the only difference between this and the cheaper model is that this one can plug into a mixing board.

u/treeboi · 2 pointsr/classicwow

Get a usb mic from a real audio company. It makes a huge difference. I originally gamed with the Samson Q1U mic back in vanilla, and have since upgraded to the Blue Yeti.

The Blue Yeti is great, you can adjust the mic amp on the fly until you get it right for your room, it’s easy to mute, and it sounds great. Chances are you’ve already heard the audio quality of the mic as it’s the most common mic used on youtube, podcasters, and streamers. I got mine a few years ago for a little over $100 as I wanted a specific color, but you can regularly find the silver version for a little under $100.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VA464S/

My Samson mic outlasted 3 computers and I’m sure my Yeti will be similar.

That said, since you splurged on a Focusrite, I’d go with a highly rated XLR mic like the Audio-Technica AT2020, AT2035 or Blue Spark or Shure SM58.

u/FairlyAverageJoe · 2 pointsr/poetryreading

> Joe, please explain to me what this poem means to you.

For me, when I read over the words, I see a couple working together to build a better life. The two eventually becoming so close, that they are effectively one being rather than two.

Sure, the poem talks about them building and fixing a house, but it's really their lives and relationship that they are working on.

I quite liked the imagery it evoked in my mind, these two people growing old (and eventually dying) together.

> Also, did you change mics?

I did.

When I originally started making audio recordings back in September of last year, I promised myself that if I was still doing it (and enjoying it) by New Year, then I would splash out on some new equipment.

I ended up replacing my old gaming headset during the first two weeks of January, with a Blue Yeti mic. I couldn't be happier with the results, there's a night and day difference between the two microphones imo.

> Well done.

Thank you.

Also, thank you for both listening and commenting, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the audio :)

u/vahlkor · 2 pointsr/letsplay

if you are starting out and you cant afford an xlr set up, i will say any decent USB mic will work. I personally use Blue Yeti , fairly standard for youtubers and the trick is to do some testing with Noise gate and Noise reduction. you can do this with audacity or any other DAW programs. I am currently using audacity and i have a mechanical keyboard however i think it gets the job done with minimal clicking. I would get a shock mount and a arm bar for the mic as well.

u/ImmersiveAudio · 2 pointsr/gonewildaudio

>Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it.

We all need some honest feedback. The community of GWA is great at positive feedback but we all crave constructive feedback.

Pay it forward. Make sure you PM anything you're not comfortable saying to someone in comments. With the best intentions of course!

>I did actually cut up an old t-shirt, but the mic didn't pick up the sound very well, and I didn't want to keep wasting shirts on the experiment, so I scrapped the sound :(

I know the feeling. I almost broke down and bought a blue yeti mic just to record sound effects properly. It's really hard to capture the right ripping sound. It came at as kind of a popping sound for me.

I was thinking of playing with elastic to mimic playing with a pantyline, but I don't have any!

u/kiwiandapple · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme

Here are the parts that you asked for. I picked the cheapest parts possible aside from the keyboard and monitor. Went +$9 for the monitor to get IPS and +$15 to get a decent keyboard/mouse. Add $10 for a mousepad. As you can probably see, this won't leave any room for the PC itself.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Storage | Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $209.99 @ Micro Center
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $79.99 @ NCIX US
Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer | $13.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
Monitor | Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | $108.00 @ Newegg
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $28.59 @ NCIX US
Headphones | Razer Electra Essential Gaming & Music Headset Headset | $44.99 @ Best Buy
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $570.53
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 04:47 EDT-0400 |

So here is my suggestion instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $182.79 @ NCIX US
Motherboard | MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $88.99 @ Mac Mall
Memory | Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $71.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $79.99 @ NCIX US
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card | $144.99 @ Newegg
Case | NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $34.99 @ Micro Center
Power Supply | Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $29.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
Monitor | Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | $108.00 @ Newegg
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $28.59 @ NCIX US
Headphones | Sennheiser HD 419 Headphones | $48.00 @ Adorama
Microphone| 3x Neewer Lapel Microphone| $7.00 @ Amazon
Mousepad| Steelseries Qck+ mousepad| $9.00 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $979.29
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 05:14 EDT-0400 |

My short rationale for the chosen products:

  • CPU: Qaud core haswell CPU. Locked multiplier so won't be able to overclock. But no worries, it will be working just fine for gaming.
  • CPU Cooler: Stock intel one, don't have the budget for an aftermarket one and don't really need it for haswell chips as they won't get to hot.
  • Motherboard: One of the cheapest H97 boards I could find. But don't worry, it doesn't miss out on any of the features H97 offers.
  • Memory: RAM is RAM, went with the cheapest 2x4GB, 1600MHz, CL9 kit from a brand I trust.
  • Storage: You asked for a 500GB SSD and 2TB HDD. I can't give you this because it will cut away money for the GPU. I did put in that 2TB HDD.
  • Video Card: R9-270 is able to run most games at 60fps on 1080p with high settings. Just don't go crazy with AA. (x4 is the highest I would go)
  • Case: Cheap, but solid and clean case from NZXT. It's a case that gets picked very often for this budget.
  • Power Supply: 3 Year warrenty, 80+ bronze, non-modulair, 500W PSU from Corsair. Solid choice and will power the system just fine.
  • OS: Windows 7 as you requested. Window 8.1 is better tho. It will just take a few days/weeks to get used to it and some little things are weirdly made.
  • Monitor: 1080p IPS panel. This will be much more enjoyable then a TN panel. Much better color reproduction. Once you get an IPS, you don't want to go back to TN. The 6ms is fine for gaming. Won't show any motion blur. It as well got a refresh rate of 60hz, wich is perfectly fine. As your aim is 60fps.
  • Headphones: Razer makes terrible quality headphones honestly. Sennheiser on the other hand. Do know how to make good quality, if you get these and are not happy with the quality of them. I will kill my loved USB drive. I promise!
  • Microphone: Well, I first wanted to suggest the Zalman clip-on. Then saw this one after I searched on Amazon. Looked up 2 reviews quickly and got surprised. This SHOULD work very well as a microphone.
  • Mousepad: I am biased because I was sponsored by them. But SteelSeries their mousepads are AMAZING. I have the QcK+ Large myself. I don't play on a low sens anymore so I only use 1/4th of the pad. So I can trow it around and use a different corner. Anyway, the QcK mousepads are awesome. Should give you a good 2/3 years of heavy use. Unbeatable for the price.

    If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

u/JocLayton · 2 pointsr/Vive

I went with this. http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE Their quality is awful if you actually clip them on because they squeak whenever your shirt moves, but I taped the microphone part on top of where the Vive mic is and it sounds great for its price.

u/kcexactly · 2 pointsr/PS4

I would not guarantee that one will work. It says it is only compatible with select Android devices. If you look at the list of Android devices it doesn't list any made in the last almost 3 years. I would look towards something else. If you read my OP you would see that Apple certified products mic has an impedance level set much higher than what the standard for Android is. And, the DS4 simply won't even accept it.

With that said, this one works.

http://amzn.com/B005DJOIHE

as does the mini dualshock mics like this one

http://www.amazon.com/Penguin-United-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B0157IFYKA

I know it is a bluetooth adapter in this second link. But, that little thumbtack thing is a mic that goes right into the ds4. Not sure how well it works since it might not be right next to your mouth.

u/tonyvstech · 2 pointsr/dayz

Another great point and scenario. The thing is, while it's true they might not mean harm, it's really kind of annoying they don't have a mic, especially when mics are so cheap, like this one.

u/skunkbollocks · 2 pointsr/oculus

After doing my best mime impersonation in RiftMax a couple times I figured I ought to get the ability to speak if I'm really going to be able to participate in VR. Assuming that the CV1 is going to have some sort of microphone I didn't really want to spend any more than I had to, so this was my solution.

Microphone: Neewer 3.5mm Hands Free Computer Clip on Mini Lapel Microphone - $6.95 shipped for 3

I gaffer taped this to the underside of the Rift right above my mouth. I used the camera on my phone to ensure it didn't obstruct any of the LEDs then wrapped the cable around the Rift's existing cable and tied it in place with the bread ties it came packaged with. It picks up my voice great and doesn't require any adjustment when I put the Rift on. An unanticipated side effect is that it covers a good portion of the light leak that comes in through the nose gap.

After getting that sorted I was getting annoyed with the immersion breaking plasticy sound of my cheapo Sennheiser HD497 headphones when I moved around, so I wanted something that would stay in place and ended up with:

Headphones: Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones - Black - $10.38 shipped

These aren't anything special, but do the job just fine. They block out enough outside noise that I can settle into the VR world and because of the way I ran the cable through the Rift's headbands I am able to lift the Rift off my head enough to see without having to remove the headphones each time.

Cables: iMBAPrice iMBA-PS-06MF 6-Feet Gold Plated 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Extension Stereo Audio Cable - $7.99 shipped x2

Lastly I got these extension cables so I could continue running the headphone and mic cables along the Rift cable. Doing it this way keeps it at just one semi-bulky cable coming off the HMD, but a lot better than the "cables everywhere" feeling that I had before. One of which ended up being the most taught cable in the bunch, so in the off chance I end up tugging at it way too hard it's more likely to break the headphone jack on the front of my rig than the HDMI port on my much more expensive video card, which is nice.

I ended up spending $33.31 total in the end and a couple of the items are listed cheaper now than they were a week or two ago. I'm happy enough with the ease of use and quality that I figured it would be worth spreading the word to the rest of you, so I hope you find it helpful.

u/Idoiocracy · 2 pointsr/headphones

Copying my comment in another HD 598 thread for any one who plays games and wants a mic:

I got mine this week, from using Steelseries Siberia V2 previously. I always thought the Siberia were adequate but the HD 598 is so much better. The sound is a marked difference, but the comfort is an even bigger contrast. I was originally planning on keeping both because the Siberia has a mic, but I just ordered a small lapel mic because I want to use the HD 598 full time. If you're looking for a mic, there's also this more expensive Antlion product, and some alternatives at the bottom of this head-fi post.

Just as an example, I switched back and forth between the HD 598s and the Siberia V2s while listening to Sam Smith's Stay With Me, and during the chorus when the other voices chime in, it sounds so much harsher on my Siberias. It also sounds more... enclosed, as if the voices and instruments were playing in a small closet. The HD 598s in contrast sound like the voices are on a wide stage. The bass is also mushy on the Siberias, but very distinct and controlled on the HD 598s.

I read through a lot of /u/veni_vidi_vale (who's a moderator) post history and now that my ears are opened to this audiophile world, I have my heart set on saving up for an HD 600 or 650 with an amp and dac (possibly Schiit's Magni + Modi combo, which are $100 each). But for the time being, I'm really happy with the HD 598s connected directly to my PC.

u/GeneralReeder · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Well I did a quick amazon search for you and found this
https://www.amazon.com/Neewerx9886-x53E3-x9EA6-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521067646&sr=8-3&keywords=3.5+mm+clip+on+microphone

looks like it may do the job well and it has decent reviews. As for your USB issues, get a small USB extender they do wonders, I have one and use it religiously!

u/AV3Nguyen · 2 pointsr/headphones

Monoprice 8323 + this cheap mic.

u/Bhume · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This is the cheapest microphone ever AND it sounds good. I know you don't need this OP but I am mainly putting this here for the other people looking for cheap mics.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DJOIHE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495467517&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=neewer+lapel+mic&dpPl=1&dpID=51wEH20REfL&ref=plSrch

u/rubberducky_deathmat · 2 pointsr/Motovlogging

Audio engineer-in-training checking in here: it boils down to your mic. If you use a cheap mic, it's not going to sound very good. Also helps if you have a good wind filter over it (the black foam piece). I personally use these and they sound fantastic. Condenser mics are the way to go for vocal recordings, and cardioid pickup patterns help with a more directed pickup. You can effectively point the mic away from the wind, leaving the least sensitive part pointing down towards the wind (also, the "bottom" of these mics are less sensitive to low frequency sounds like wind noise, a bonus characteristic of cardioid mics).

For an idea of how this specific mic sounds in action, refer to my video here. Hopefully, this helps a bit.

Maybe a little info about the wired mic you used would help determine the root issue. But as far as recording with the SENA mic, you're not gonna get much good quality. I tried recording with mine, and using a phone to record sucks because it doesn't have the built-in noise-cancelling effect that the SENA uses when doing the comm function. Also, the GoPro has a compressor built-in that reduces the volume to adjust for the loudest sound it "hears" so if the mic is right by your mouth it'll squash the wind noise down to make your voice heard more easily.

u/warinthestars · 2 pointsr/audio

https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-iMM-6-Calibrated-Measurement/dp/B00ADR2B84/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523035631&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=dayton+calibration+mic

this is the exact same. When you get it, there are instructions to go to the manu website to put in the serial number to get the calibration file for that specific mic.

u/MyNameIsRay · 2 pointsr/CarAV

You can use something like AudioTool and Dayton's imm-6.

Not ideal, since the phone's mic circuit is still involved, but it's certainly a whole lot better than the built in mic. A USB calibrated one is a better option, but they're a lot more expensive and not always compatible with phones.

u/xrm550 · 2 pointsr/xboxone

Awkward but this works for using a Bluetooth headset with a Xbox One controller with the 3.5mm output or using a Xbox One Chat adapter.

You can use a rechargeable bluetooth 3.5 mm adapter paired with a 4 pole mic audio out adapter, but your mic would be on the adapter so fine tuning would be a must.

THIS - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADR2B84/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_SH4Awb61T56AQ

WITH THIS - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LVFPXNC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_.M4AwbHHW4AN3

u/cinepro · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Glad to hear things are getting better.

If you want to be a little more exact, you could get one of these microphones for your smart phone or tablet:

https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-iMM-6-Calibrated-Measurement/dp/B00ADR2B84

Then download a free SPL app and use it to calibrate all your speakers to the same level at the main listening position.

You could even try the SPL app with your phone's built-in microphone. That might get you pretty close depending on how good the microphone is.

u/Pocketweezer · 2 pointsr/PS4
u/archivedsofa · 2 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

In any case, you could spend $20 and buy this calibrated mic that you can use with a computer with a TRRS input (all Macs have it). Then use this free software for measuring your room once you have the monitors.

In the manufacturer's website you can get the mic profile from the mic serial number and use that to get more precise measurements.

u/wishful_cynic · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I recommend a pair of entry level headphones and a mic. I went through this research about a month ago. I bought these headphones and this mic and am extremely satisfied with both.

u/8thWonderUK · 2 pointsr/headphones

They are the best option for a high end gaming headset in my opinion because, 1. It doesn't require a dac/amp to power. 2. You can plug a v-moda mic straight in, which you can't do with Sennheiser, Behringer, Audio Technica. A lot cheaper and better audio than the ATH-ADG1X.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BoomPro-Microphone-computer-Internet-telephony/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484281743&sr=8-2&keywords=v-moda

u/EnsisTheSlayer · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

For the best possible headset for under $100, there's the Status CB-1 headphones: http://thestatusaudio.com/products/cb1 ($67 after 15% off for subscribing to newsletter)
paired with the V-MODA BoomPro mic: https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK ($30) for $97 total. These as a headset will blow every sub $100 headset out of the water in terms of sound and comfort and audio positioning for games and music.

If you want the best value gaming headset for even less the HyperX Stinger ($49.99) is probably the next best option as long as you're not planning on listening to music. It's the most convenient option as long as you're just using it for games.

Surround sound is more of a gimmick for audio positioning in games as opposed to real headphones with soundstage (like the CB-1s), but if you really want it you can try Razer's 7.1 surround sound software: http://www.razerzone.com/surround

u/dilbadil · 2 pointsr/consulting

I'm still a wired guy so I use a V-MODA BoomPro with my over-ear headphones. I usually use my computer as a softphone but I can plug it into my phone in a pinch. At home I have a condenser mic but that's obviously not portable.

u/neo_styles · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

What about the ModMic?

Or this:

V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KZoHAbX86Z5NT

u/Anergos · 2 pointsr/buildapc

>Another question will using open back cause any problems while hearing steps?

That's exactly why you get open cans, they have better soundstage.

The 700X are great for gaming because of the wide soundstage and because their weakness (not very bassy) works out in favour of that use. Plus they're just $100, in EU they go for $200+.. (if you're wondering why I suggested the HD 579 because I was expecting them to be more expensive).

As far as the mic is concerned, sure the blue is fine. I just wanted to provide you with a complete headset equivalent. Sadly the headphones don't have detachable cable, if they did you could use something like the v-moda which replaces the "audio" cable for "audio+mic" cable.

u/ImMeltingNow · 2 pointsr/HeadphoneAdvice

Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-ear Headphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T25jDbZFCVWJF

V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-25jDbQMB3E23


Both total to ~$110 not including tax in the USA.

u/mbsolo · 2 pointsr/PS4

If you already have a set of good headphones that sport a 3.5mm non-locking detachable cable, the V-MODA BoomPro is a great add-on option. The connector is fairly slim so it should hopefully work with the vast majority of detachable cable headphones, but make sure to do a little research through Google or Amazon reviews to be sure.

u/vkgfx · 2 pointsr/headphones

If you want to buy a headset that is audiophile-on-a-budget approved, get this set of headphones for $16 and use this $30 mic. Bam, there's a $46 headset that sounds really good. If you want to get fancy and make it incredibly comfortable, toss these guys on for another $27-ish.

The KSC75 is also amazingly good for its price, and just in general.

u/Pesto_Enthusiast · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I'm not an audiophile, I just want something that's comfortable and gives me clean sound and clean mic pickup, so the idea of spending $300 on headphones is outrageous to me. Hell, spending $100 is outrageous to me.

I have a Philips SHP9500 (got at $60) with a V-MODA BoomPro mic (got for $25). Comfortable and functions perfectly.

u/Terryfrankkratos2 · 2 pointsr/headphones

If your looking for good gaming headphones under $100 I recommend the Philips SHP9500's over the HD518's because you can add the Boom Pro and turn them into a headset.

u/Rexorapter · 2 pointsr/headphones

Hmm since you want it for CSGO. You can't go wrong with fidelio X2s. I used to do https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Uh6hAb6VYYT6Y which would replace the 3.5mm cable on the headphones. Basically turning the headphones into a headset. The mic is great and the headphones have a very large soundstage which is perfect for gaming. I'm very happy with my X2s, they pack a lot of lunch punch if you're into that aka bass. Let me know if you want more info on them or other recommendations.

u/entendretimestwo · 2 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

Add the V-Moda BoomPro Mic and you've got yourself an awesome headset.

u/Summerie · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I have those headphones, and really like them. Is this the mic you're talking about?

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK

I need a mic to go with my headphones, and if this is recommended I'll order it now.

u/derKetzer6 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

good bunch of bass and gaming is gonna make me recommend the V Moda M100s with their attachable mic. bit above the prices of the ones you listed, but these things are absolute bass cannons while also honestly sounding pretty damn good playing all types of music, very probably far better than any of the ones you listed. they're what I use for gaming and discord as well.

u/velvetpants0124 · 2 pointsr/xboxone

I’d say the First link would be your best bet. In the description it specifies Xbox one.
Good luck!
I’ve also used the VModa Boom mic in the past and it’s phenomenal.

[vModa](V-MODA BoomPro Gaming VOiP Headset Headphone Mic https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_06sbAbNR8EZRB)

u/tjej · 2 pointsr/headphones

Hey buddy,

Yes, I tried them. We have a store here in Canadaland that allows you to buy something and return it within seven days.

They're very pretty, in terms of form factor. They ear cups are plush, and relatively soft. They sound alright, as far as these things go, with a relatively decent bass representation.

The software that comes with the Siberia is quite good. You can program fancy colours, the cable is flat and anti-tangle, and there's a little dock that you can control your audio in. A rotating piece on the cup allows you to change volume (one side) or mute your mic (other side). The mic is, again, alright, and hides well within the headset. Unlike the V2, it's long enough to not feel it brush against the corner of your mouth.

But, and this is a big, stinky butt, they're horrifyingly uncomfortable. I have a long horse head, but relatively small ears, and I felt like I could never get the headset on my ears properly. It pressed, it clipped, it pulled, and it was physically painful after not so long.

Siberia v2s aren't great in their own right. They have a tendency to break often, the cable cuts out, and the mic is worse than I am in bed. The Elite takes these problems and "fixes" them, giving you a pretty good looking headset at a relatively high price with decent software and ok sound and awful comfort.

But for the same price, you could get a standard, boring old Senn pc350 and be set for the rest of your life. Hell, you can get a boom mic for the v-moda and turn a normal pair of cans into a headset. Or if you're like me, get a lavalier mic and clip it to the wire.

I give most headsets/headphones a fair try, but I noped right out of these after about three days. I've found the Razer Kraken line to be a relatively good "gaming" headset per price, if it's any consolation.

Products mentioned in this write up:

Siberia Elite

Sennheiser PC 350

Siberia V2

Rode Lavalier

V-Moda Boom Mic

u/juggymcnoobtube · 2 pointsr/BuildAPCSalesMeta

Qpad is another re-branding I believe.

There are also Sennheiser gaming headsets that are basically the 500 series with a mic attached which are supposed to be decent. A bit pricey maybe.

A lot of recommendations for regular headphones with a modmic or V-MODA BoomPro.

u/Synchross · 2 pointsr/PS4

If your headphones have a detachable cable the V-Moda BoomPro Mic is a pretty good choice.

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK


Edit: I should point out that this mic uses a 3.5mm jack, so if your headphones use a 2.5mm jack, it might require some extra work or an adapter to get it working.

u/phreakrider · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Put SteelSeries on that list as well. Sound is dry as fuck even for a 120$ headset and can't even stand a test vs a 50$ sony headphones. I whent to /r/headphones and i found about the Philips SHP9500 and v-moda boom mic combo. 130$ for the combo and you will never look back again.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW

https://www.amazon.ca/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

u/illuxion · 2 pointsr/headphones

You can do better for the money. Do you need closed back for gaming? Open back typically give you a much better sound stage.

These cans + this mic Will destroy the hyper-wank clouds.

u/ibzrg1570 · 2 pointsr/playstation

Because the going price for "good" headphones is way above $100. It may be a lot for you personally, and you wouldn't be wrong to believe that is a fair price for high quality, but the reality of it is that $100 is considered entry level by enthusiasts. When you consider that a headset is more complex than a headphone due to the addition of a microphone, mute switch, lighter weight for ergonomics, plus 7.1 surround sound marketing bullshit, etc., your $100 headset is probably closer to the equivalent of a $50 headphone, and I have never seen a headphone that retails at that price that I would call durable. As such, Sony and others can get away with turning you into a repeat buyer of their disposable headsets. You're really going to be better off getting good headphones and adding a mic.

The only headset that I've seen recommended by enthusiasts on /r/headphones is the Kingston HyperX Cloud series, mostly because it's just the Takstar Pro 80 with a microphone attached. I have never used either the HyperX Cloud or the Takstar, so I cannot vouch for its durability. Another cheap alternative is to buy a decent headphone that has a detachable cable that connects via 3.5mm TRS jack and get a $30 [V-Moda BoomPro] (http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK) mic. I use the BoomPro with a pair of [Philips SHP9500] (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW) headphones, another entry level headphone that occasionally goes on sale for $50-60 on NewEgg, I believe normal price is around $80-90. It doesn't fold for travel, so it never leaves my desk area, but it feels durable enough for the price; I don't see it falling apart under light use anytime soon. It's very light and has a \balanced sound that's great for music too, but it is open back, so sound will leak both ways - you'll hear everything around you and everyone around you will hear your headphones. Either the HyperX Cloud or SHP9500/BoomPro will set you back about $90.

u/SkYrUaL125 · 2 pointsr/PS4Planetside2

I personally own a pair of V-MODA Crossfade M-100's with a BoomPro mic and the XL Ear cushions.

Put simply, they are absolutely amazing and would not go with anything else for gaming or music listening. Now, I'm not going to lie, it's very expensive for just a headset, but I'm an audiophile and want the very best out of my sound. If you want something that is amazing but won't kill your wallet, go for the Crossfade M-80's. Biggest bang for your buck.

As for audio quality, my old turtle beach headset couldn't even compare to these. Everything about them is just amazing. They are better than a pair of Beats and most "gaming" headsets. The 3D soundstage makes playing this game (or any game for that matter) an absolute joy with unparalleled audio quality. Wouldn't go for anything else for the price. I cannot stress how good these things are.

As for comfort level, they're pretty good, but you will definitely want the XL cushions. I can play up to 6 hours on end with only two adjustments on my head before my eyes are like "we're done here." Needless to say, they stay very comfortable for extended periods of time.

The BoomPro mic is nice, but not entirely necessary, because the in-line mic that comes with the cable works just fine.

TLDR: If you have the money, BUY THESE HEADPHONES!! And if you're broke go with the M-80's.

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u/Madshadow85 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

You need to decide if you want open or closed back. I prefer open back for gaming. I find them more comfortable because the breath.

I’d look at these:

Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CMBADb4MV5PBC

This mic just plugs right in and is also you cable:

V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oNBADbW90ZHY1

And to round it out this dac/amp:

Syba Sonic USB 24 Bit 96 KHz DAC Digital to Analog Headphone Amplifier 2 Stage EQ Digital / Coaxial Output and RCA Output https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WN7QT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xOBADbE9EEVQF

This set will blow any astros away and their mixamp.

u/yorshsunei · 2 pointsr/gaming

I recently just purchased the v moda boom pro, I should get it within 2 weeks. Its a mic that attaches itself to any headset that takes a 3.5 mm cable. That way you can use some really good headphones built for audio experience while having a good mic, since most gaming headsets that try to include it all usually suck.

I'm new to the headphone game but I heard good things about the phillips shp9500. They aren't base heavy but people that got them for gaming stand by it.

u/nsxviper · 2 pointsr/DestinyTheGame

You have different options.

If your Beats has a removable headphone wire.
V-Moda BoomPro add-on Mic.

If your Beats doesn't have a removable headphone wire.

Antlion Mod Mic Unidirectional

Antlion Mod Mic Omnidirectional

If you want to use the Zalman or Antlion mic, you need to purchase a splitter.

Sennheiser Splitter

USB Headphone/Mic Adapter, requires USB extension cable

u/Nimrodor · 2 pointsr/buildapc

The 598 has a removable cable. You could replace the cable with a Vmoda boompro.

u/Cynical_badger · 2 pointsr/PS4

Vmoda boompro mic, and any headphones you want.

u/Halosfuntage · 2 pointsr/xboxone

Here I love this mic! I can use any pair of headphones I want, as long as it has a removable 3.5. Currently using it with my Sennheisers!

u/Axmirza2 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

if you want open, i'd suggest what i'm using right now

shp9500's - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190

and vmoda boompro - https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK


if you want closed, i'd suggest the headset my brother's using

http://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/headsets/revolver/hx-hscr

u/Peejaye · 2 pointsr/AmazonTopRated

It's a solid mic, specially for those who have headphones that don't have a detachable cable.

However, if you have a pair of headphones with a 3.5mm jack on them, check out the Vmoda boompro, it's cheaper (29.99) and doesn't add an extra cable.

u/Goosebeans · 2 pointsr/DestinyTheGame

I have the Gold Headset as others mentioned, which work great. But my favorite setup has to be my Philips Fidelio X1 (purchased at $200, they keep rising in price now) with the V-Moda BoomPro Mic.

Most comfortable setup I've ever had and they sound great. The unfortunate thing is the port on the DS4 doesn't seem to drive sound very well, which is why I tend to use the Golds. That and the active power provides slightly better noise isolation when it comes to the mic (on PS4, not necessarily PC).

u/cheesegoat · 2 pointsr/OverwatchUniversity

I use these - buy them and get a v-moda boompro to go with it. Thank me later.

u/Xurxor · 2 pointsr/audio
u/Toksyn25 · 2 pointsr/gaming

Get This

and This

Better than any "Gaming Headset" you'll find.

I've had.

  • Hyper X Clouds 1/2

  • Steel Series Arctis 5/7

  • Astros A40/50

  • TurtleBeaches etc etc
u/VitricTyro · 2 pointsr/xboxone

>I have an xbox one s controller with the port on the bottom and the mic does not work in that port or even with the stereo adapter. The mic works if plugged straight into the controller or into the stereo adapter.

So which is it, does it work with the stereo adapter, or not?

But I'd look to get this:
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1524623714&sr=1-3&keywords=Vmoda+boom+mic

u/lightyoruichi · 2 pointsr/PS4

Commented on another thread earlier. I've spent few weeks researching and getting help from /r/headset and /r/gaming_headsets. Best option for comfortablity, price and quality is getting a Philips SHP9500, which has a detachable cable on, and plugging in the V-Moda Boom Pro mic. Dude, i'm telling you man, it's sanely awesome.

Edit: Links for Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517504314&sr=8-1&keywords=shp9500

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_sim_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00BJ17WKK&pd_rd_r=XF9V00XF5QQRS2WA0GBX&pd_rd_w=fhq79&pd_rd_wg=Y7cu5&psc=1&refRID=XF9V00XF5QQRS2WA0GBX

u/jgapple15 · 2 pointsr/headphones

You'd probably be better off with these two.

V-MODA BoomPro

Philips SHP9500s

u/TheBeardedMann · 2 pointsr/xboxone

Any headphones will work wired. All will work with a ModMic. Now it's just finding the right set. Personally, I'm thinking about getting the Philips X2HR Fidelio with the V-MODA BoomPro Microphone.

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Don't just run out and buy an expensive set of headphones. Some will require an amp to drive them properly. Do some research.

u/Togod5 · 2 pointsr/HeadphoneAdvice

Open back headphones have an open earcup behind the driver, meaning you will hear much more background noise while using them but generally sound more "natural".

For gaming, people usually prefer closed backs, in which case i'd reccomend the monoprice retros with pads that are actaully comfortable. If you're looking for something with a microphone you can pick up a little lav mic or go with the V-moda boompro. The boompro requires your headphone to have a detachable cable but its only one cable which is nice.

In my experience he most popular heaphones for the boompro are the Philliips shp9500 for open back and the ATH M40x for closed.

I own everything but the M40s but i hear they're great for gaming.

u/KaijuKing · 2 pointsr/xboxone