(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best computer microphones

I have a buddy who runs a music studio, but if you needed the space, he'd definitely set it up for a podcast interview.

I do tend to agree that you should be able to get pretty close to studio sound on a budget assuming you have a computer already. I understand that sometimes owning stuff is a huge hassle itself, but if it's something you want to do a few times, the cost savings would start to be there.

Since no one has given you any real advice on how to do this, I can give it a shot.

I'd start by installing Audacity on your computer. It's super basic, but what you're doing is super basic. And it's super free. That's a huge plus.

Next, decide how you want to do microphones. First, you'll want stands. If it's an interview/two person thing, you'll need a couple of these (or more if you want more mics). We're at $25 for two now.

Next, decide what quality you want to be at. The Blue Snowball is a pretty great entry level microphone. I've honestly never run two into a computer before, but I imagine it'd be easy enough to record two different microphones on two different tracks in Audacity. That would bring our total to around $150. To upgrade in this way, you would go to something like the Blue Yeti. At over $100/unit, that adds another $100 to your cost.

The other way to do microphones is using a USB Interface for your computer and buying standard microphones. I'm keen on that option because it's a little more flexible if and when you look to upgrade your setup. You can use $15 microphones to get by or if you're locked and loaded, you can upgrade to really nice condensers.

As far as soundproofing goes, you can decide if that's possible wherever you're at. The last voice over project I worked on, I hung blankets in my bedroom and that was perfectly fine. Obviously that's not the most professional look, but there wasn't a pile of ambient noise to deal with and the directional mics do a good job focusing on your voice. You can build sound dampening walls with plywood, insulation, and fabric if you really want. It takes a staple gun, some screws, and about an hour per panel.

Assuming you have the time, an okay computer, and about $300, you could really build yourself a nice studio. If this is a one off kind of thing, it's definitely not worth it. My buddy's place is called, The Petting Zoo and I'd be more than willing to ask him details if you want.

Either way, good luck!

All good questions. As far as the A6000 overheating, I own two of them which I regularly use for photography gigs. They work fantastic for photos, but I can only get about 20-40 minutes of video before they shut down and become worthless. A lot of that depends on the ambient temperature. I was riding in an air conditioned car the first time I noticed it. The camera overheated just from being turned on and in video mode. I've since learned that if you pop the back screen off (pull away from the body of the camera) then it probably won't overheat until you are actually recording. With the screen pulled away it lasts in that 20-40 minute window before it just shuts down on me. If you aren't going to be recording clips longer than 3-5 minutes and then giving the camera lots of breaks, you might never notice it.

As far as the other two cameras, I have been convinced that 4K downsampled to 1080p is just straight up better. If you're going to put it on a Tripod then you have an automatic two camera setup. You can film yourself at a slight distance and then you can cut in close (down to 4x zoom) without any quality loss just by zooming in editing. If you are publishing your videos in 720p (which might be beneficial in some circumstances) then you can zoom even farther without impacting the video quality. Suddenly, you have a full two camera setup without carrying anything more than your G7.

This eliminates the A6000 and Canon Mirrorless cameras because they only do 1080p. The quality of their 1080p video on both is fantastic (I have the EOS M1 and the A6000 and have used both successfully to film commercial projects). But given the option for so many more pixels is just too tempting to me.

If you're going to sit down and take the time to connect your phone as an external monitor then the articulating screen probably isn't as important. But I've done that connection once, maybe twice now. It is just all a royal PITA IMHO and is so easy to solve by simply flipping the screen around. Even if you can't really see the screen well (standing at a distance) you can at least see if you are in the frame which is more than enough in 99% of filming scenarios. You would also then have to manage the battery on two electronic devices throughout the day. Your phone as well as the camera. There would be a 10-30 second setup time before each video clip or photo to connect the app and you would burn through the cameras battery a lot faster since it is running the Wifi. Just a huge tactical nightmare as far as I am concerned.

As far as lenses, I do recommend splurging on the lens. The benefit of picking the G7 is that you will still have a fair amount left over for the lens. You can get the camera used (I see one on Amazon for as low as $420 -- other outlets may have even better). Then invest in a good lens like the Panasonic 20mm F1.7. You might even have enough left over to also snag the Panny 42.5mm F1.7. Those two lenses combined would give you a fair number of shooting options. Or you could get one or the other. Keep in mind that it is a 2x crop from full frame. So the 20mm will be a 40mm on a full frame camera. The 42.5mm is an 85mm (standard portrait length). If you are outdoors the standard kit lenses will probably be quite decent -- but I love having a creamy bokeh background :).

Finally, the EOS M and G7 both have external Microphone ports. One thing we didn't really talk about was audio. You could get a Rode VideoMicro or a pair of Sony Bluetooth Wireless Microphones (if you're going to be standing a little ways back from the camera). That will give you the best sound.

Sony Bluetooth Wireless Mic setup: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMAW4-Wireless-Microphone-Black/dp/B00JWU6WWO

Best Lav mic under $100: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMILKGS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those together would make for a nice Wireless audio system. If you prefer more compact then the Rode VideoMicro or VideoMic Pro (more expensive but would handle the distance from the camera better) would be better options. I own all of these and they all work well as far as I am concerned.

I would LOVE if Sony could get their act together on the overheating. But even their solution for the A6500 (which is way out of your budget) is to just add an option to allow the camera to heat up and not shut down when it starts getting hot. That's not acceptable as far as I am concerned so I am probably going to ultimately abandon Sony and go towards 4/3rds for the time being.

Hope this is helpful. This is my opinion, but I'm not the be-all-end-all expert on these things. This is mostly just my experience trying to solve a similar issue to you over the last five years. Good luck! Let me know what you decide to get!

I would recommend a MIC. unless you are dropping 300+ on a TV broadcaster headset on top of the extra money to use even that. Most headset makers put very little money into the audio quality of the MIC it self. Most companies make great sounding headphones for decent prices.

Take the Astro TR## line of head sets. I have the TR40. It sounds great and is comfy as well. But the mic on it is shit. I've used Razer's head sets as well and they have the same thing. Sound great, shitty mic. Corsair, Check. Logitech, Check. Most focus on "noise cancellation" that I have never seen work well.

Here are two mics i recommend. Great for those who do not have super heavy control of the room noise or audio environment.

You got a few choices depending on the path you want to go. Many will recommend a Blue Yeti or something like that but i don't unless you got great control of your recording environment.



antlion modmic wireless - $119.95 US

Recently got this MIC to use with my HTC VIVE for live streaming or just audio chat. I am surprised by how great the audio quality is. It's only down side is that since it is wireless. You have a battery you need to charge. So super long sessions or streams you may run out of power. But they claim it will last 12 hours. So like i said SUPER LONG SESSIONS.

Audio-Technica AT2005USB - $86.90 US

This was my first deep dive purchase for a dedicate mic of my own. Before this i was using a BLUE YETI, which is a great mic. but unless you got great control over sound of the room (echoing, environmental noise, and so on). I don't recommend it for starting out. This mic you will want to pair with a desk mount mic arm But since it's capture range is small you can control the sound it pics up with ease. I use a clicky mechanical keyboard and this thing barely picks it up. The yeti would capture every clicky click click. The other advantage is if you start to upgrade your hardware for audio recording. You don't have to ditch this mic since it has XLR on it. This mic before getting the Ant lion was my go to for recording and LAN PARTIES. This also supports being a audio output device as well. Though I never use that ability. Something that can be helpful for some, or something to watch out for when starting sessions to make sure you devices are set right in the recording software

Though keep in mind. IT's all about your personality. Look at H20Delirious. His mic always sounds like shit but he is successful.


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First of all, there's no "right voice" for yandere content. For example, my yandere GWA posts have been relatively well received and I'm basically a tenor. It's more in how you use it than how your voice sounds. Do you sing at all? If so, going into head voice might help if you want your voice to be higher. If you don't know how, I'll explain it, but it's hard to explain so I don't want to if you already know.

Do you have a better microphone? This was extremely muffled. I'd have to know what you were recording on to give any specific ways to make it better, but if you don't have a modern phone or webcam, investing in a microphone would be wise. If you have money to spend, the Yeti Snowball is a wonderful microphone, but you can do great things on a cheaper microphone like this one. I record my audios on an iPhone X and that works beautifully.

That said, what kind of content were you thinking of making? If you're making primarily sound based content, you'll definitely want to learn to use Audacity. It's pretty intuitive, but don't be afraid to google if you can't figure it out (you can also PM me, I'm always happy to help). To get rid of the muffling in your audio, try using the equalizer tool to get rid of frequencies that are too high. You may also want to do some noise reduction.

I hope this helps! Sorry I couldn't give more specific feedback, I just need to know if you're making a recording mistake that causes that audio weirdness first. Try recording in a small room with carpet if you have one. Again, feel free to PM me with any other questions!

essentialy youwant to be able to do the following -

Record localy- despite what everyone may say , recording localy is a HUGE deal. yes it means you need to learn to edit, but say person X screams in the podcast - you can edit it out. say friend y talks over someone a lot? again cut it out. you have WAY more power to do it with. i highly recomend doing it. bonus - you can do it for free. we use a program called "open broadcast studio", which allows you to record incomign sound and outgoing sound. i advise if you are new to editing you start off by recording in and out and seperate them in something like audacity, which il lget into later. but more importantly yeah it will give you all individual files. that way if someone has bad internet it dosent matter. it takes some training but you get it

common problem we found was if people use headsets with a mic and headphones ,they will not be able to record seperately and will have to record them together

next - cloud storage. sounds dumb, but if you are working with people in different places you want a place you can dump stuff you need. take up the google drive 100gb plan. its $2 a month and my god, its just so usefull. we dump EVERYTHING in ours. books we are reading for the show, music for the show, notes, recordings, it makes getting the files so much easier and we dont have to think about ever hitting the limit.

microphones - any podcast with bad audio is not a podcast at all. you need mics, all of you. fortunatly you have options. blue yeti are good but there are pleanty of other options. i advise staying away from headsets with mics as they can cause problems in recording (it registers both the mic and the audio coming in from the headphones as both local audio and audio incoming, so it screws up all your settings) you can fortunatly pick up a cheap microphone. while i have an ok one samson co1u usb studio condenser my friend got this one yesterday for £13 works fine, does the job, audio is good and yeah. there are a bunch of accessories i could recomend but the main one is pop filters, they help out a hell of a lot

Edditing: did you say a joke that fell flat? did someone fart really loud and it was out of place and reduced professionalism? check out audacity. its a free and great starting place for audio edditing.

then you need stuff like logos, ideas,etc. honestly? if you wana have fun and do it quick just do skype recorder and record calls. but despite what it may sound like, podcasts are so much more than just a few friends on a phone call together. i recomend spending a few weeks discussing things and working together on it before you start. we hvae been looking at starting a podcast for about...2 years now, and this current project we are about to launch next month has been worked on for around a month and a half prior.

Usually on sound. Get good stereo regular headphones they about always sound better then gaming one. So your jbl ones might not be that bad as you think!
There are cheap mic options that usually sound better then cheap headphone ones. I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01142EPO4/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
as backup and it sounds great.

Surround headphones suck and actually make it harder to spot sound direction for shooters in allot of games.

So to give you an extra option 😉

Depending on your budget/patience and if you want to use a desktop mic . Maybe you can stick to the jbl ones for a while. Get mouse, keyboard and that mic now. I just go by logitech on kb/mouse every time.
My logitech g110 keyboard is 10y old and is still perfect. I play wow so its buttons get hammerd hard and allot. Id say get both from logitech according to your likings/grip... and budget.

Then later on get a pair of sennheisers you like.
They have great headphones at all priceranges, even cheaper ones will sound better then quite more expensive gaming tagged ones. They will be great for gaming and music while traveling or at home. Getting you 2 in 1 go. If u get a bluetooth pair and look at specs . You should be able to connect to pc with usb and audio jack. It always sounds better that way. Or bt! They wont be that cheap as wired. For wired the hd range is nice. You can buy see all on there website. Should be able to use them as backup mic since most have that 2 at ok quality for phonecalls these days i guess.

So I decided to buy a sound card (G5) to try to combine it with the Mobius, because I thought it might help, but unfortunately it didn't work. So I was returning the sound card the next day, I was really set on returning the DT 1990 Pro too. However, during the night before returning the sound card tomorrow, I decided to give the DT 1990 one last try, since it seemed to be more compatible with the sound card. OMG, the DT 1990 just jumped by a couple levels of improvements, most probably because of the amp that's also in the sound card, because the DT 1990's volume is really low, even at 100%, I could only go up to 26% with the sound card. So at that last minute, the DT 1990 made a massive comeback and won the competition for me, of which headphone is better. In the end, I decided to stick with the DT 1990 because it was just on a whole new level of sound clarity, I'm not even hardcore when it comes to audio stuff, but even I could tell the difference, DT 1990 was just that good. After I returned the G5, I decided to upgrade to the G6, latest model, and now that's the setup I have now. Using my DT 1990, connecting it to the external sound card G6, then to my PC, its a really easy setup. I wanted an external sound card because I wanted a physical volume knob I can control with, instead of using some command on the keyboard or alt tab out to change the volume. A bit after that, I needed a new mic, since the Dt 1990 is just standalone headphone, I went with the Antlion wireless Modmic, and it is a really good mic too, I love it, I even wrote a review on it on Amazon if you wish to read it, got pictures included, it is under the same name as my Reddit name. I hope this has helped you to decide, let me know if you need to know anything else!

Not sure where your budget bracket falls into, but you can always find good microphones out of popular name brands (Razer comes to mind, I use their Blackshark headset and it's fine) but since you record a lot, you're going to be more focused on your microphone than a full-on headset, so I would recommend going for a desktop standalone. Sennheiser is one of the best makers you can come across, but not the most practical. I think your best bet is to just try one or two out that are Below $100 or so and just keep returning them to the store within a day or so if you haven't found the quality you're looking for.
Couple options I found after just searching a bit:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/snowball-ice-usb-microphone/3242031.p?skuId=3242031&ref=212&loc=DWA&ksid=3e33501a-bb4a-476e-aded-0a38dbf5dd86&ksprof_id=3&ksaffcode=pg213668&ksdevice=t&lsft=ref:212,loc:2&gclid=CjwKEAiA3qXBBRD4_b_V7ZLFsX4SJAB0AtEVX0thRWeC0I_T8xoQ_g66W5jwC3lCUrEQkPnKLful_xoC7U_w_wcB

https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Chrome/dp/B004MF39YS/ref=zg_bs_3015406011_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J8CFQ57YAJSP6MJ435XS

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Streaming-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479175250&sr=1-4&refinements=p_36%3A1253505011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011

Hope I'm not too far off the mark, good luck brother

Yes ad 700/x have a great soundstage. Great for shooters and games where positioning is key.

They are open and will leak sound but not as much as these guys say. I wouldn't recommend if you like share a room with somebody but I don't think it be and issue with house mates. Its comparable to listening to a video on a phone at 75% volume ( with the headphones at a good for level). Wouldn't recommend of you are sharing an apartment with thin walls/light sleepers. House should be fine.


As for the m50s, they are good headphones but have a bad soundstage. Still pretty good for most people.

Instead of a desk mic ( which tend to pick up background noise) go with a modmic or a boom mic mod. The mod should run you about 10$ and the modmic around 40-50. They add portability and is well worth it in my opinion.

Edit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00000JBRV?pc_redir=1407909425&robot_redir=1

This baby right here. Cut it and use double sided tape. Great sound quality.

I mean, the sky is kinda the limit. For a basic introduction into this whole recording thing, you can get something like the Blue Yeti USB condenser mic. Being a usb mic, it's a little limiting because you can't plug other instruments or mics into it, but it does pretty well.

I know Julia Nunes has been using a Yeti lately for her youtube stuff, and it sounds pretty good to me.

If you guys want to get more in depth, you can get something like a Focusrite scarlett 2i2 which seems to be the big thing that's going around and is well liked, and they even have a two tiers of starter kit, the better of which comes with a mic, pop filter, mic stand, cords, a copy of cubase, and headphones.

/u/boreditdude - the lowest cost solution is probably the [$179 Logitech Conference Cam] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-000866-Conference-Cam-BCC950/dp/B0083I7Y8W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20). This camera is really made for situations where it is closer than 20 feet - but if you can get it closer (perhaps even on the table), it will be the least expensive solution.

[Here] (https://youtu.be/NMJjyupoysY) is how it works.

Logitech has two higher end versions of this product which separate the camera from the speakerphone, the [$741 CC3000e] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-ConferenceCam-CC3000e-Conferencing-960-000982/dp/B00I0F78DO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) (promo video [here] (https://youtu.be/S77NBIYxrNo)) and the [$998.98 Logitech Group] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Conferencing-System-Meeting-960-001054/dp/B01B4SNM92/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20&linkId=9f6af2186ea4ee7c634fdd3d46f5d38a) (promo video [here] (https://youtu.be/ZFhzDPmV5f4)).

If there's no way to put the camera on the conference table, the best solution would be a high quality 1080p camcorder with a zoom lens, mic and headphone jacks plus a video capture card. I recommend:

• [Panasonic X920 camcorder with viewfinder - $747.99 (on sale)] (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HC-X920-Ready-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B00AW54Z7C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Amazon Basics Fluid Head Tripod - $87.38] (http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-67-Inch-Video-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00CEH7VG8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Magewell XI100DUSB-HDMI HDMI to USB 3.0 Video Capture Dongle - $299] (http://www.amazon.com/Magewell-XI100DUSB-HDMI-Video-Capture-Dongle/dp/B00I16VQOY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) ([here] (https://youtu.be/Qx2uldWz_K8) is how it works)
  
  
• [Sound Tech CM-1000 Table Top Conference Meeting Microphone with Stereo 3.5mm Plug - $45.00] (http://www.amazon.com/CM-1000-Conference-Meeting-Microphone-Omni-Directional/dp/B004E1VIPC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Cables To Go 40409 3.5 mm M/F Stereo Audio Extension Cable Black, 25 feet - $4.99] (http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-To-Go-40409/dp/B0015242TC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  This package will give you a high quality stream for less than $1200.
  
  Hope this is helpful and best of luck with your event!

These HyperX Cloud Flights are on sale for 113USD, not the lowest price (went as low as 89USD during Prime Day) but they are very good, with the backlight off I consistently got 26 hours on average (~5 days) before I had to charge.

Very light weight, comfortable, mic is average, but most gaming mics suck anyways and I would recommend getting a desk mic like this ffine k670 which are 48USD only.

Very good quality mic, nice build, and plug and play. I love it, and I can sit nearly 2 ft away from it and still have it sound clear as day without yelling.

Okay, I see. Grado might be too basic in its wireless capabilities. Have you come to a conclusion yet?

Yes, those are good alternatives if you have to return it. But, the 9X is for Xbox right, and for computer it need a separate sold dongle to work? That's what it says on the website anyway. I would think the Arctis Pro Wireless is for computer.

Yes, you might just get used to a closed back headphone (idk about the folding, hehe), but as for other options I'll improve a little upon previous ramblings.

I'd like you to know there exists a wireless modmic. Maybe cheaper alternatives exist, idk as I just looked it up.

https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Attachable-Microphone-Headphones/dp/B07KQF165L

Look what this guy did with a Philips Fidelio X2, a Fiio BTR3 (Has AptX LL) and the wireless modmic:

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/bscb8u/wireless_fidelio_x2_with_wireless_modmic/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

The Fidelio is on the bass heavy side, so this same mod could be done on a AKG K701 / AKG 7XX which is the opposite (light on bass, if you prefer that).

The Sennheiser HD58X is somewhere in between with its bass, but is slightly harder to "mod" as the cable comes out of both sides. It might be most convenient to clip the thing on the shirt, or somehow make a custom cable and route it over the headband.

Obviously it is more convenient to buy a all-in-one like a normal person but this will be fitting for the HiFi enthusiast + gamer.

There you go, I can't see any more options per today. Good luck! :-)

Take as many photos and videos of her that you can. Capture the quirks that you treasure the most about her. Make sure to get pictures of both of you together. I bought this microphone to record purring and it worked really well. You'll want to have all of these things later. Keep fur from her brush, whiskers that fall off, anything you might want to have to remember her by.

Even if she's doing well now, don't get complacent and think you'll have ages with her. Appreciate every minute that you get. Cats often won't show they're feeling bad until the last moment. Once that happens, it may be too late to do the things you still want to do.

On a happier note, spend as much time with her as you can. Take days off of work to just sit with her in the sunlight. If you can't get off work, don't beat yourself up about it. She understands. You need to work to get the money to spoil her and get her medical care. Don't feel bad for taking time for yourself either. She needs the alone time to rest.

Give her her favorite foods and favorite toys. Canned foods, treats, tuna or any other favorite human foods, cat grass, cat nip. Try showing her bird or fish or squirrel videos on youtube. Spoil her as much as possible. Brushing, petting, let her sleep on your bed if she likes it. Talk to her and tell her all the things you want her to know.

Most importantly, let her know she's loved. Keep her purring and happy. Enjoy what time you have with her, even if it's only a few minutes a day. Nothing will make this easier, but you will appreciate having had this time later. Many don't get it.

I wish both of you the best.

Not knowing where to start is a bummer. Lots of good advice already offered, so I'll just throw in my 2 cents. I like to make recommendations based off of budget and preferred music genre. As a rock, classic rock, trance, etc. fan, I would recommend The Fidelio x1/x2. Lively sounding headphones, comfortable, easy to drive, and built like tanks. The Sennheisers already mentioned in another reply are good.

Also, I use a usb desk mic. I don't like boom mic in my face. I use this https://amzn.com/B00022TNHM. If you want to get fancy, something like this. https://amzn.com/B014PYGTUQ. It sits out of the way, and it works fine at my computer desk. USB mics don't interface with your sound card, so ground loop hums and stuff are rarely a concern. That might be an option. Hope that helps.

Do you currently got any sound? Speakers or headphones? If so; wich ones?

If not, then we can not get the aftermarket CPU cooler and fans. This will give around $42. I do highly suggest headphones.

Sadly good quality headphones don't come cheap. I got myself $200 cans. It's the first thing you hear when you go ask for help about headphones on a forum where they know what they are talking about. "Sorry about your wallet."

The few brands that make great headphones are; Sennheiser (my personal favorite), Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic & Plantronics. There likely are a few more but these 4 are the ones I know off. So I can do only a few suggestions:

• Audio-Technica ATH-T300 + Standalone microphone
  
• Plantronics GameCom 380
  
  I actually don't know enough about the ATH-T300 because I never go this low with prices for headphones. But in the 2 reviews that I did find about them, they were doing very well. I do believe that these will have better overall quality sound then the Plantronics.
  
  But the Plantronics got the microphone on the headphone. Wich is "handy" but as well makes the headphone instantly less good for sound quality, they need to produce that microphone and thus will cost more and often these microphones aren't that good. But the Gamescom 380 are a little bit hit and miss in terms of reviews. I got a few friends who had/have them and most of them are very happy with them.

• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013
  
• Keyboard: Corsair K70 w/ Cherry MX Reds
  
• Headset: OLD Astro A40s
  
• Mic: [Blue Yeti](https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-* Microphone-Blackout/dp/B01LY6Z2M6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487966502&sr=8-3&keywords=blue%2Byeti&th=1)
  
• Speakers: Altec Lansing 251 5.1 6-speaker system (I actually have the older version of these from around '03-04)
  
  Just bought the Blue Yeti and I'm pretty happy with it. I've had the A40s for 5-6 years and it's probably time to replace it soon. Great headset, but I don't need an attached microphone anymore so probably replacing it with a decent set of studio headphones within the next year or two.
  
  Love my K70 and Deathadder. Not really much to say on either. They're pretty no-frills, comfortable, accurate peripherals.

It's surprisingly good. I got it of Amazon for around $25 and I was pleasantly surprised how good it sounded. I tried it over skype with my friend and he said it was very clean and clear. Here's a link.

the one you linked is good. but this one is better. its by the same company, and its a usb plug n play microphone. its one sale until jan 4, and right now its only like 5 bucks more than the one you linked.


Also, this pop filter is good price. you also get some foam to cover the mic with. Hopefully this helped you, and if you buy all three before jan 4, then its should be around 30 bucks

I've got a really basic starter setup of a midi controller, FL Studio, low tier headphones, and a usb microphone. I was wondering if someone could recommend me the most important things to upgrade? I've got a budget of about 200 dollars; I've looked at the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, the MT40X Headphones but I have no clue what to look for in a microphone, as I'm planning to record vocals. Would appreciate a bit of help.
EDIT: Saw this and thought maybe it was a decent starter upgrade. I'm not looking for the best of the best, I'm looking to be able to record vocals. I have it understood with this interface I won't have latency issues and the mic will be an upgrade to mine.

Yeah no problem. Here is the mic I use. It's not the best, but it's pretty good for pretty cheap and I'm really happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015K11VME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hello mate!

From an absolutely newbie point of view looking to record some vocals and a guitar can EASILY be done by 'just plugging it in and starting to record.'

You need a Laptop which you have, some software like Audacity (which is free) some headphones, and a microphone.

The microphone you posted requires an audio interface with phantom power which will cost you somewhere between 50-100. Considering its not a very good microphone I would recommend looking at either:

USB microphones for ease of setup, no additional hardware needed like this-

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-FIFINE-Computers-Podcasting-K670/dp/B079HRFH2Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1538688598&sr=8-10&keywords=usb+microphone

OR

A bundle with everything you would need to be a bit more serious like this-

https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Studio-Interface-Recording/dp/B01E6T54E2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1538688671&sr=8-10&keywords=microphone+bundle

There can be more complications if for example you want to record a podcast in the same room to the same laptop.

Those links I posted are examples, not recommendations. If you can give some more information on your likely setup, your laptop specs, any software you've used before, any other hardware you have (like headphones), your budget etc... I'm sure someone could give you a better answer/recommendation.

hello!

I'm planning to buy the Fifine K670 microphone

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-FIFINE-Computers-Podcasting-K670/dp/B079HRFH2Y/

to use it for dictation with Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software.

I know that in order to get a good accuracy of speech recognition I need to have either good soundcard or God knows what device. I work in the quiet environment so I don't need to have any kind of noise reduction or cancellation or other features like that.

So what do I need to buy, a soundcard or maybe some other more specialized device? please recommend something taking into account the fact that I have the budget only under 50 bucks I guess. (Right now I have some shityy internal soundcard)

Thank you!

Labtec LVA7330 ClearVoice Head Microphone (Discontinued by Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000JBRV/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_aOWJub1E1RF8N

StarTech.com Headset adapter for headsets with separate headphone / microphone plugs - 3.5mm 4 position to 2x 3 position 3.5mm M/F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SP0WAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wPWJub1KW72C9

This is the setup I have. Works great. Mic is excellent quality. Just add whatever headphones you like as long as they have a 3.5mm jack which is pretty much the standard, then your good to go. You could use a pair of headphones you already have and buy this mic and adapter and your all set.

In terms of sound quality you could get much better headphones plus some clip-on or table mic for much less than a headset that has even remotely the same quality as was discussed here.

If you really want a headset, it depends mainly on your budget and preferences what you should/could get. For me, the size of the ear-pads would be the main criteria. Last time I considered buying a headset, these from corsair were the ones I'd have bought.

If you would be okay with headphones+mic I can recommend the Teufel Massive. I mainly picked those as they are true over-ear and I can wear them for a long time without headaches or sweaty ears and use them as well for my PC as for everything else. In my opinion the sound quality is really good, especially in lower frequencies (like that sweet sound of a cannon in AOE III or any bass-heavy music). As a mic I have a cheap Logitech to put on the desktop (got this one for ~$15) which does okay.

Thanks for the thoughts!! I really appreciate it. Yeah, I had an empty room before this post, but I got a couple of really tall cardboard boxes (tall enough they got about 5 inches above my head while I sit) and hung a comforter a couple of blankets over me.

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The mic is not a great one. It sounds silly, but I'm actually hoping to do a few audiobooks until I self-fund to buy an AT2020 usb. For now, this is the mic I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078W61ZYP?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title. Pretty crappy, I know, but it had decent enough review on Amazon for me to work with.

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The mic was about a foot away from me when I recorded this. I've scooted it up so now it's about 5-6 inches away from my face. I'll post another sample later on this evening with my voice as it is now with the adjustments.

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Thanks again!

me and my best friend have this microphone:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015K11VME/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524430005&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=klim+microphone&psc=1

sure, it looks like crap...but the sound quality is amazing. we also just use normal cheap in ear headphones

Are you guys planning on recording in person?

If you can scrape together just a bit more money, I'd really recommend something like the Blue Yeti. Mainly because you can set it to bi-directional mode, so you and your friend can sit on either side of the mic and get clear audio without having too much interference.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B0170NWLWY/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1526020706&sr=1-3&keywords=blue%2Byeti&th=1

I honestly would not recommend that pack you found. The mic is fine, but you can find that same mic by itself for less than $20. USB to XLR cables are notoriously bad. And the Neewer NW-800(or whatever brand this mic is, they're all made in the same factory) is a cardioid condenser mic, which means it'll pick up audio really well and clearly right in front of it, but anything to the sides or back will be very quiet and not full.

Also, just so you're aware, Windows REALLY doesn't like more than one USB mic connected at the same time, so if you guys want to move to having two separate mics you will eventually have to get an interface. You can get something like a Behringer UMC202 and two microphones(something like Pyle PD58) if you have the budget for that, and then upgrade your mics down the line.

Behringer Audio Interface: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UMC202HD-BEHRINGER-U-PHORIA/dp/B00QHURUBE/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_267_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XVYQ6F57F9J89M61B16E

Pyle Mics: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Unidirectional-Microphone-Connection-PDMIC58/dp/B003GEBGA0/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1526021122&sr=1-1&keywords=pyle+pdmic58

Yeah I like it. Just, make sure what ever program you're using it with has echo reduction or the mic's well away from the speakers - it's really sensitive but really clear, the quality's great.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-980186-0914-USB-Desktop-Microphone/dp/B0000ATCOR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333834587&sr=8-1

Try another application that records you... Play a self recording back. If it sounds like crap still, you can find a decent USB mic on Amazon for under $25 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078W61ZYP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i-szDbTSCMG37

I used that for a while (for even recording videos for my job) till I got a very expensive headset for a super discounted price. I actually still use it sometimes for some reason. It's just as good as my headset. I guess I like having the desk mic.

Please please don't make the mistake of buying a USB microphone. Read back over this sub. Literally dozens of people who painted themselves into a corner by buying equipment that couldn't be used together or expanded on. Even if you only have 50 dollars, you're better buying a cheap XLR mic (like say this) and run it in with something like this.

See here for my recommendations for slightly more expensive setups.

Honestly, if you're just dipping your toe in the water, you might be better just getting a cheap mic for your ipad / iphone, that you can use for skype etc, than buying a mic that'll be a lame duck for literally anything other than one person recording to software.

If you want a good dirt cheap Mic I'd recommend the Tonor Condenser Mic. I use it & it's great quality for less than $15 on Amazon. I'd recommend getting a Boom Arm as well because you will need to be very close to the Mic for the Condenser to kick in.

https://www.amazon.com/Tonor-Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Computer/dp/B01142EPO4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1506270873&sr=1-2&keywords=tonor+usb+mic

You can even use the built in mic in a laptop or a $5 USB webcam/mic. May have to get exploratory with placement in the room, but you'll end up with an original product if done correctly.

For super cheap, you might could try something like this: https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Condenser-Microphone-Podcast-Computer/dp/B01142EPO4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1522949422&sr=8-10&keywords=usb%2Bmic&th=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CLFWLHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1377329757&sr=8-6&pi=SL75

Plus another Mic will set you up nicely, with $100 to spare to upgrade anything else, like go towards some virtual instruments or keyboards or speakers or whatever. That also comes with a few effects like compression, reverb etc, plus Cubase 6 LE

Sorry if it's a mobile link, I'm out and about
Good luck

Is this the mic you've got? If not, what is the model number?https://www.amazon.ca/Tonor-Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Computer/dp/B00PZMP3Z0
If this is the mic make sure the 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter you have on it is a balanced adapter (like a stereo headphone adapter with two rings near the tip) Also there are three inputs on the Mk3. A line in (1) left (2) right, and the mic in. If the mic you are using is phantom powered, you should be able to plug it into one of the line inputs (#1). If this doesn't work, plug it into the mic input with the gain turned all the way down. If this works, great. If not slowly turn up the gain knob until you get a good level.

If you got specific headphones that work for you ModMic makes a great wireless mic I just picked up. Great quality on it and very easy to use. They also have wired versions that are a little less $$$

I've never used this headset but from skimming through reviews I've seen some people having issues with the mic and earpads, as a general rule of thumb having your microphone separate from your headphones is the way to go because in the event of one of them having issues it's much easier to just replace one rather than having to buy a new headset.

If you have prime there's good deals on the 598 SR, Blue Yeti and AT2020USBPLUS, I haven't used these microphones but I can recommend the 598s.

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I would suggest using a small computer to power the system.
For the camera: Use a webcam but not a cheap one. You can also use a security camera.
For audio: Use a surround table top mic

Setup:
Plug the cam and the mic in the computer. Install the drivers. Set the camera as the default webcam and the mic as the default mic. Install skype and hangouts. Conect the video output of the computer to the TV and the audio out to a set of speakers. You should be good to go.
Make sure the computer has a decent internet connection.

Thanks for your suggestion.
I've considered getting a new mic. ( specifically this one but since I'm not high on cash at the moment, I'll stick to what I have.
I'll have to make the best of it in audacity, cleaning it up like you said.

I'm not too familiar with that mic. Seems like quite a chunk of change for a starter micrphone though. I went with, the Focusrite Scarlett package. From headphones, to mic, stand/pop filter to a great interface. The package has everything. Auditions sound great! https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-SCARLETT-Studio-Pack-Microphone/dp/B00CLFWLHC/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1469755760&sr=1-2&keywords=focusrite+scarlett+package

Pretty much anything Sennheiser will be good. I've got the HD555s which are only about £20 or so out of your budget.

Also for a cheap microphone, I'd recommend: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-980186-0914-USB-Desktop-Microphone/dp/B0000ATCOR/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Not very expensive, and mine lasted a good 2-3 years.

Thanks for this. Good option for sure. Just found this on Amazon for $40. I've got a $25 gift card so I'll risk $15 to see if this works. Not the best sound quality per reviews, but might be the cheaper/easier method. I'll report back on what I find. Otherwise, ModMic sounds like a good option! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTL4YKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vEtMBbYAGBHCJ

I'd recommend the Philips SHP9500 (on amazon) and then adding a mic like this. These headphones will sound great and are well made. Ditch the 'gaming' headsets, it's all advertising IMO.

I got a usb desktop microphone hooked to the console, which I also use for my PC. I don't remember using text chat, but I was pretty certain that voice chat did work.

I have the console hooked up to my main monitor, with a switch, changing from PC to console. So it wasn't that hard to wiggle my mic between the two, can also confirm that my mic worked for other games as well.

Uhh..... You should not recommend a headphone/brand BASED on something that is popular or seen more often.

Example: Beats. End of Story.

I recommend get a cheap clip-on if putting something on the desk is not something viable.

Zalman Mic. Amazon. $4-12. (It hit 4 last week) I have used it personally, never owned it. Works well for the price actually.

Generic Mic from Dealextreme (DX). $1-2 (shipping included) Works for most people, including some VIPs on Head-fi (One did headphone review which I found was amazing)

Link


What is wrong with a simple mod mic? All you need is velco and bam!

Link

Cut the headphone, leave the microphone part on, velco both sides.
Basically the best of both worlds. And this particular headset has only a microphone and goes sold out sometimes.


Anyways, I would recommend Ad700s (ad700 or ad700x). Both do on sale before $100. Ad700 , i have seen $65. Ad700x $90.

Heres what I use for streaming.

Camera : logitech c920 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491446015&sr=8-1&keywords=C920


And mic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01142EPO4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Both are wonderful. :) I recommend if you get this mic that you use a sponge cover for it.

This is mic I and many other use and it’s fantastic. Glad you liked the video 👍 AntLion Audio ModMic Wireless https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KQF165L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xapvDb1Z3TVH8

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

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015K11VME/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484595526&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Klim+mic&dpPl=1&dpID=417vD49DhgL&ref=plSrch

I have this mic. Used for a week before I got a headset. Works perfectly fine. Good quality.

Aw man you get static with x11's? I get static with my x12's though to be honest it's not really that noticeable. Anyway I found a few cheap-ish mics on Amazon.
1: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-980186-0914-USB-Desktop-Microphone/dp/B0000ATCOR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334185094&sr=8-1
(whilst it's not a headset, I can vouch for the quality since I used it for a year)
2: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantronics-GameCom-Closed-Gaming-Headset/dp/B001E42QYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1334185153&sr=8-2
(not quite as cheap but it looks pretty decent)
3: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-LifeChat-LX-3000-Headset-Black/dp/B000JSDOMO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1334185153&sr=8-5
(If I remember correctly, this is what Syndicate used before he got his Blue Yeti mic)

I have one that I mostly used for gaming, but I did some recordings with it, it was good with a little EQ added (I have better stuff though that's a lot more expensive so I rarely use it this way). If you type blue yeti acoustic guitar into you tube, you can find a lot of recordings people did with it.

Here's the link I forgot

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B0170NWLWY/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1468351686&sr=8-9&keywords=blue+yeti

I have this $50 mic from FiFine - I'm super happy with it. I can send you my pod if you wanna hear the quality

You should add that info to OP in case someone does not notice this.

As for my suggestion, I would go with something like the HD558 (It has been as low as low as $80 on Amazon, so it's not a bad price right now), then pair it with a V-MODA Boompro mic. You will also have to go to radioshack or somewhere to grab a 2.5mm M to 3.5mm adapter to plug it in. Most likely will have to shave the plug or this quick and easy mod.

Or you can grab a Blue Yeti USB mic, and price match it to Amazon. Depending on the rep you get at Best Buy, they might deny you based on the color, though.

You can get a lapel mic and a CTIA compliant Y splitter then plug it into your controller. Then you set party chat to play through the headset and speakers. It could possibly pick up background noise depending on the quality of the mic. You could also try using the Xbox app on your phone to join a party. The noise cancellation would depend on how well the built in microphone on your phone works. There's also a streaming microphone available but that picks up background noise as well: https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Stream-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK

My recommendations:

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones

Audio-Technica ATR-4750 Ominidirectional Computer Desk Condenser Microphone

TOTAL roughly $130 CDN

I've owned the pair of of Sennheiser listed, the desk mic I have not. Mics are less important for gaming but if this is a concern best to consider a condenser mic. Don't overthink with the mic IMO. Just find something that runs off USB.

I’ve got the c922 and it’s not the greatest mic in the world, especially if you sit more than 2 feet from it (like a normal desk with a chair) I’d recommend at the very least some kind of cheap desk mic. There’s plenty of sub-$20 USB microphones on amazon that would be a better start imo

Edit - quick prelim search comes up with https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01142EPO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1bLbAbE37G6QV

Which has some good reviews

AUX is short for Auxiliary, or a "source". It is not a type of connector.

Using as an example the SMSL AD18:

To connect the computer, you would need a cable like this USB 2.0 A-Male to Micro B Cable

To connect the turntable, you would need a cable like this RCA-Adapter Cable, 2x RCA female to 3,5mm Jack stereo this would go between the RCA ended cables (usually permanently attached to the turntable) and the SMSL.

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Everything we have discussed is about Audio come OUT of the PC. To put sound IN the computer a microphone would need to be plugged directly into the mic input of the PC sound card. Probably something like this: Microphone with 3.5mm connector

Hi, maybe I can help you.
Coming from SS Siberia v2 and Hyperx Cloud I currently own HD598 paired with DAC/AMP and trust me, no more buying gaming headset.
Don't get me wrong both of my previous headset's were great especially Cloud, but trying HD598 for first time was mind blowing.

As for mic i really didn't car for quality (dota and csgo with friends, they aren't worth it :D) so i opted for cheap standalone mic and for it's price its really nice mic.

I hope this somehow helps you

Edit: Don't get me wrong on that part with dac/amp, it's not like you need them with these headphones but if you have shitty motherboard with shitty on board audio this will help

There are many Headsets.

allrounder would be something like the g430 from logitech or the roccat kave / razer kraken.

These are pretty "mainstream" i'd say

I would take a Separate mic and headset.

I have this one

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00PZMP3Z0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_i4?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=desktop-4&pf_rd_r=1MJ0C2W9HCQ3X051EN1X&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=585296547&pf_rd_i=desktop

which gets the job done, and with my triton hs dying half a year ago, i'm playing with my Dj Headphones

http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0126HISOO/ref=twister_B015PRQR36?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use the fifine 669b, it was $40 on amazon (canada). You can find my channel in my profile if you'd like to hear example of quality. Personally I'm baffled at how good it is for the price. I doubt you could hear an upgrade from any microphone until you start hitting the $300 range like this one: Rode NT1-A

sure but you can slap a wireless modmic onto it. itll sound better than ANY alternative

I AM AN OPOSSUM

I've been a drummer since around the age of 8, I'm 22 now! I managed to get a distinction in my lvl 6-8 London College Of Music exams which was cool! Sadly because of university, the fact that all the houses in the UK are connected and the fact that my drum kit is massive I haven't been able to play them for around 3 years now :(

My big item wishlist is this microphone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LY6Z2M6/?coliid=IJXZTY54IN064&colid=3N39YXFZGZ5LT&psc=1

I think I have a nice voice and would like to do things with it O:)

Summoning: u/froost1999 and u/boudicas_shield

As a second to the feedback, if you're looking for a good stream/recording set-up, you will need to clear that space. The Blue Yeti is on sale right now (silver version) which is a really solid choice. I'm debating pulling the trigger on one and a mounted arm.

Those "cable" USB interfaces leave a lot to be desired... A Behringer Xenyx 302USB would be a better option if you're looking at low-cost alternatives.

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This is actually a pretty decent microphone:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fifine-Condenser-Microphones-Recording-Streaming/dp/B06XQ39XCY


Sample: https://youtu.be/x1wk-kNdnPs?t=85

I use something similar to this (apparently not made or sold anymore since the overwhelming amount of time –three years– has passed since I bought it). It clips pretty nicely onto your hat so there's less clothes noise or can sit on a nearby object.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Space/dp/B0170NWLWY/ref=asc_df_B0170NWLWY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198066279761&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16538310696349802417&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018127&hvtargid=pla-362879273031&psc=1

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While the above is a link to a microphone that is the kind of "gold standard" from what I've seen, it has a helpful infographic that talks about different kinds of mic/audio inputs such as bi-directional or Cardioid Mode (picks up everything in front of the mic) I would look into getting mics that have settings like this and ideally, getting 2 individual ones that focus on the cardioid mode so that way just your audio is getting addressed.

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5. Desk https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19006323/
   
6. Monitor 1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VRCLHYS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
7. Monitor 2 https://www.amazon.com/Acer-R240HY-bidx-23-8-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B0148NNKTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1525460691&sr=1-1&keywords=acer+monitor
   
8. Desk mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AI2YGK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
9. Speakers, they sound fantastic! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1ZTJJK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
10. Speakers mounting brackets https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
11. External audio card for headphones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZT7RE4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
12. Headphones, If you're into the bass this are the best. https://www.skullcandy.com/shop/headphones/bluetooth-headphones/crusher-wireless
    
13. Headphone stand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUB8RJ5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
14. Phone stand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QF1KDR8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
15. Mic https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0170NWLWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
16. mic mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0170NWLWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
17. Shock mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FQB3DD8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
18. pop filter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AOH1O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
19. Camera https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXCDPPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
20. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXCDPPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
21. Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016MAK38U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
22. Mouse pad https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FVPPE0E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
23. Ps4 stand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015KJAQX6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
    
24. XOne stand https://www.amazon.com/PowerA-Charging-Stand-Xbox-One-Black/dp/B013JLB1IQ/ref=pd_sbs_63_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B013JLB1IQ&pd_rd_r=BD1B7QRYQ42ESY3F8MS2&pd_rd_w=uGnIp&pd_rd_wg=V2OJ4&refRID=BD1B7QRYQ42ESY3F8MS2&th=1
    
25. Plant https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90207685/
    
26. Chair https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQKKS73/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
27. battle station more angles https://imgur.com/a/Ae2xEKl

AKG 712Pro

For 300$ is a amazing headphone for gaming and music.

Pair with
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07KQF165L/ref=psdcmw_3015406011_t2_B01MCYRKY3

A solid gaming headset for $400.

Most YouTubers are using this mic. It's the best bang for the buck at the moment.

Audio Technica ATR 4750. My friends say they can hear me alright.

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATR-4750-Ominidirectional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006QSSUB6

> If anyone wants a cheap mic

They should buy a cheap desktop mic. Why are you suggesting a crappy headset when something like this is both cheaper and has better sound quality than pretty much any headset (apart from maybe Sennheiser G4ME ONE)

I personally have a Yeti it picks up everything and anything. I've even heard ants sneezing through it (not really). Its a great mic IMO besides from being really sensitive. However this TB mic peaks my interest and looks to be a decent mic. I don't think you would go wrong with either or.

Edit:
You can pick up the TB stream mic on amazon for 90$

Thank you for the response. Not sure why you were downvoted.

Here is my current mic. If I wanted to upgrade over this without going overkill what would you recommend?

Doing a quick amazon search, this mic has tremendously good ratings and is affordable at the same time: KLIM Desktop USB Microphone Stand for Computer Laptop PC and PS4 Gaming Mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015K11VME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kCIPAbJHHW76J

If you want something über-portable, podcast-ready and have an iOS or Android device, check this out. I got to test one yesterday and they work surprisingly well.

http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-IP-IRIG-CAST-IN-Ultra-Compact-Microphone/dp/B007517AKK/

> is your channel going focus on Star Wars or will you upload other content?

For right now Star Wars, when my subscriber count grows significantly I will want to focus on other content but I'm going to take it to a poll to see if my subscribers would be okay with that. There's a lot more stuff I want to talk about.

>Also, if you don't mind me asking, what mic do you use?

Blue Yeti, good bang for buck. It's a YTer standard.

> Last I heard Lucas was destroying films he found.

Original film? You mean the original A New Hope when it was just called Star Wars?

I haven't seen anything about Lucas "destroying" films.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KQF165L/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B07KQF165L&linkCode=as2&tag=scotchbox09-21&linkId=6a8491e29fb58d517c90676ca87fce62


Something like this ?
Yeah, maybe one day when I'll have the money, I finally bought my Rift S and it kinda already hurts my wallet :')

Something like this
https://www.amazon.ca/FIFINE-Microphone-Recording-Streaming-Broadcast/dp/B06XQ39XCY

Condenser is very good to isolate the sounds in the background so your voice will be clear while using Discord.

whats a good price for a blue yeti 1 is this decent?

That's really kind of funny, and I thought of something why don't you add something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00PZMP3Z0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520367016&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=computer%2Bmicrophone&dpPl=1&dpID=51aO72Gs%2BCL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1 abs I'll buy it, that way my mom gets her recording and you get a microphone you can use in the future

Turtle Beach has a USB mic, they responded to a customer question if it can be used for voice commands and they said yes. Unsure if you would have to be logged in for it to work though or if it's always listening like Kinect.

https://smile.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Stream-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK/

Unless you want to spend $100 for a nice mic, check this Labtec out.

I think the same thing about all gaming headsets.. Don't buy them and instead buy good headphones and a this usb mic.

This is the mic I use. It's got good sound quality, although the actual build quality is sub-par.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PZMP3Z0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I’m a little different as most times these days when I’m doing interviews the audio quality has to be also good enough to be put into a podcast, and I haven’t been able to find a comparable quality audio recorder at the same price range.

There are definitely cheaper options such as the iRig Mic Cast, but this one also lets me record quality audio instead of using the onboard mic on my DSLR when I’m shooting.

This is of course absolutely dependent on what we’re doing with the tech, and for my needs it’s to serve multiple roles.

I think I found the one you are talking about. (link). Would any USB mic do or would I need to get one like this that is designed to go with the Xbox?

Kind of an alternate idea that might be useful. Cheap out on the mic... but add a decent pre-amp that doubles as a recording interface.

• Pyle Pro SM58 copy
  
• Focusrite Scarlett
  
  You don't have to plug the Scarlett into a computer to use it. You do have to plug it into USB for power. User a phone charger or a USB battery pack to power it.
  
  For practice, you get headphones. Hearing yourself clearly while you learn is way important. Later, if you trade up on microphones these little gizmos do phantom power. You can also use the line outs into any powered speaker. For practice a guitar amp will work -ok- but if you have the budget buy some decent powered PA speakers.
  
  Hell, they even have a kit. Just add phone charger and powered speakers.
  

For software, audacity is free and very widely used.

For a mic, I personally use an SM58 going into a usb interface. But that’s not super cheap to start off. This may serve your needs though, based on a quick google lookup; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01142EPO4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_DQP8BbCK7KX90.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tonor-3-5mm-Condenser-Microphone-Computer/dp/B00PZMP3Z0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486843717&sr=8-5&keywords=mic yes sorry

I use the Antlion modmic 4...works fine, its $50 on Amazon here. There's a v5 now that's modular here and a wireless one that I'm seriously considering, both quite a bit pricier

Tower is on the ground, but it's just an ugly cheap Corsair case

PC Specs:

GTX 970

256GB SSD

1TB HDD

16GB RAM

Have both Windows 10 and Mint installed :)

Monitor is a Dell U3415W

Blue Yet Mic

Desk (don't really recommend, I just went with it because it was the exact size I needed and didn't break the bank)

Klipsch Speakers

Mouse is a Ducky Secret. Pretty decent mouse, got it because no software is required.

Mouse bungee thing

Keyboard: TGR Alice built with Retooled Cherry MX Blacks, lubed. Keyset is GMK Taro.

Macropad: Don't think it has an official name, got it from mechkeys.ca a few years ago, built with gatistotles.

Some random Samsung wireless charging pad

Figures from KAWS, Sludgekidd and Motley Miscreations

Response got long winded. TLDR I'm using this now which was the solution for me: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1474319029&sr=1-1&keywords=at2020+usb+plus

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My solution was a different microphone. Unfortunately I suspect it won't be the solution in your case. I was using this AKG Pro Audio P3S Dynamic Microphone. After some research I came to the conclusion that Dynamic Microphones aren't really great for recording vocals. At least compared to other types such as Condenser Microphones.

Anyway, before getting my new microphone I tried a cheap Logitech desktop Mic I had in storage (I have no idea why its $40, I got it for ~$8). This was better than the Dynamic Mic but not by much.

So I decided to get a new microphone. I wanted something nice so I started researching condenser microphones. The small issue with them is they usually need a preamp of some kind, as far as I could tell anyway. Good preamps can be $100 bucks and I'm not one to cheap out on hardware so I wasn't going to get a low end one.

Instead I decided on the Audio Technica AT2020 USB Plus. This way the preamp is built into the microphone and everything is converted to digital at the microphone instead of inside the computer, which avoids any interference. This solved my problem with people hearing me in discord.

Well I’m on a budget so I got a Fifine USB Microphone

If you are getting a USB mic, the AT2020USB isn't bad. There are a few others to look at as well though, like the FiFine K670, CAD GXL2400, or the Audio-Technica ATR2500 for condensers, or the Samson Q2U or Audio-Technica AT2005 if you wanted a dynamic. If you can, listen to some tests and decide for yourself which sounds best between those and the AT2020USB.

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With a USB mic, acoustic treatment is very important. They typically have a slightly harsh sound to the upper frequencies to begin with, and reverb from an untreated room will amplify that. If you can get the room treated it will still sound good, and the treatment can be anything from buying panels to throwing up some thick blankets against the walls. Even a high-end XLR setup will sound bad without a treated space, but USB mics tend to sound extra harsh if you don't have a treated room. So long as you have something to cut the echo, you should be fine.

Is it this model?

How many plugs does the set have?

Edit: I see it is microphone only. What you want is the mono plug if that's what yours has. It has a 3.5" jack according to Amazon's specifications, so 1/8 is the size you want.

Seriously, it's not even expensive anymore. I used that mic for 1,5 years and the quality is more than decent for that price, jesus.

You can also find it in electronic stores(Idk if that's the correct term in english) for like 5-10$ less.

They're on sale for $85 on amazon right now

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0170NWLWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_Iuivyb6XEB51T

Or $67 if you have prime now

It's usb. It works with Xbox, pc, and PS4.

Took the mobile link anyway. It's $60.

Turtle Beach - Universal digital USB Stream Mic - TruSpeak - Xbox One, PS4 and PC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTL4YKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mq5KAbQRN8721

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I'm looking at a Yeti: https://smile.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466519041&sr=1-1&keywords=yeti+microphone

Also watching for reviews to hit for https://smile.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Streaming-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466519041&sr=1-9&keywords=yeti+microphone

Does this not work? Or is this only for streaming?

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Stream-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK

Actually I'm going to try out the iRig Mic Cast - http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-IP-IRIG-CAST-IN-Ultra-Compact-Microphone/dp/B007517AKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396485672&sr=8-2&keywords=irig+mic

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980240-0403-Desktop-Microphone/dp/B00022TNHM/ref=pd_sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=21H7GP1F03L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR320%2C320_&psc=1&refRID=PRVJGZ281QN5A6CSXTXX

34?

I plan on getting one of these for recording quick demos with my band, it has decent reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-podcasting-smartphones-tablets/dp/B007517AKK

Just this one - https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Stream-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK

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

Blue Yeti. I got it for $90 on Prime day!

If it's just the mic that's the issue, then focus on the mic.

One option would be an inexpensive but decent desktop mic. FiFine VC058 just as an example.

Going that route would also completely open up your possibilities if you wanted to upgrade your headphones sometime down the road.

I would say give this a shot if you can afford it. I havent had any experience with it but atleast it can plug in and be used from the console. Turtle Beach Mic

Get the Scarlet 2i2 Bundle

It's got everything you'll need to get started, including a DAW. And that's a very reasonable price, too, coming from a fellow college kid.

Links to all products pictured:

Mouse: G502 Lightspeed

Mousepad: Powerplay

Mousemat: G840

Keyboard: G910 v2

Palm rest: (Because this wasn't included with the v2)

Speakers: G560

Headset: G533

Microphone: ModMic Wireless

Monitor: MP Zero-G 35" UWQHD

Secondary display: LG 29" UW

Tertiary display: ViewSonic 24" FHD

Charging cables: NetDot Magnetic Micro-USB

Phone dock: Wireless charging stand

Assistant vessel: Google Home Mini

I've had my eye on this one for a while. Might be overkill for you. Magnetic mount so you can stick it to whatever headphones you're using.

https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Attachable-Microphone-Headphones/dp/B07KQF165L

which mic do you have? is it this?

Hope this answers any questions

Monitor - https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF250Q-Cbmiiprx-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07G3YRT4H/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=240%2Bhz%2Bmonitor&qid=1564503792&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

Keyboard - https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07M66R9DG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anne+pro+2&qid=1567365328&s=gateway&sr=8-2 (Gatteron Browns)

Mouse - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Lag-Free-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00E4MQODC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=logitech+g602&qid=1567365353&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Desk - school provided

Speakers - https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Multi-Device-Stereo-Speaker/dp/B074KJ6JQW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Logitech+speakers+z200&qid=1567365387&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Tablet - https://remarkable.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2K3rBRDiARIsAOFSW_6G_6NGNBcprJ6EFn0zumf1eha-zEg6jdQhR_krxdgyAYtw_TdeG5UaAitcEALw_wcB

Headphones - https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-RS-165-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B00SLVAVAY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=sennheiser+rs+165&qid=1567365427&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Microphone - https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Attachable-Microphone-Headphones/dp/B07KQF165L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=modmic+wireless&qid=1567365446&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXNTdOTklFUFIxTFgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMjY5NzAyMUxYNVM2TE1XQ0c3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzIzODkzTDEzS0xYNFFQM1pZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Dazu sowas. Für Teamspeak usw. ist das Micro gut und günstig. Wenn du grösseres Publikum hast dann lieber eine Preisklasse höher. Da gibt es sehr viel Auswahl.

Here. Everything you need to get started including software in one convenient little pack.

http://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-SCARLETT-Studio-Pack-Microphone/dp/B00CLFWLHC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450649804&sr=8-2&keywords=focusrite+scarlett+2i2

https://www.amazon.fr/KLIM-Microphone-Pied-pour-Ordinateur/dp/B015K11VME/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1506187613&sr=8-5&keywords=micro

Beaucoup de bonnes critiques, un ami l'a acheté pour voir et on l'entend effectivement bien !

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Midnight/dp/B01LY6Z2M6

Focusrite has a complete set called "Scarlett Studio Pack" which got everything you need.

US

UK

It was this one my pal

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01142EPO4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I am currently using.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015K11VME/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503937348&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=klim+usb+mic&psc=1

Logitech USB mic? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000ATCOR/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Rockstar-Multi-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B00BE69DSE

I'll just leave this here, along with the mic I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-digital-Stream-TruSpeak/dp/B01GTL4YKK

There's this, idk if it's what you're looking for

if you want something with an arm, then there's this

Just some crappy amazon mic I got for 10 bucks. Sounds fine,.

TONOR PC Microphone Computer Condenser Studio Mic 3.5mm Plug & Play for PC Desktop Laptop for Online Chatting, Recording, Gaming, Podcasting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PZMP3Z0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PRwPCbRBD345V

Seems cheaper on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-IP-IRIG-CAST-IN-Ultra-Compact-Microphone/dp/B007517AKK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396483114&sr=8-1&keywords=iRig+mic-cast

Am I missing something?

i feel that it's worth it but i'm kind of a special case, i have the Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset and for some reason, any kind of sound played through the headset plays through the mic too, and it started pissing off my Discord buddies so i just ended up getting the blue snowball to eliminate the problem.

there's fairly small and good desktop mics that are inexpensive as well. this one comes to mind.

http://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-SCARLETT-Studio-Pack-Microphone/dp/B00CLFWLHC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419961408&sr=8-4&keywords=scarlett+2i2 (Better than just a line-in for your computer).


Pirate a copy of Amplitube. This can be your micro terror and all the pedals you could ever want.


http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-JAC-2910237-LIST (Jackson Dinky with Floyd system)


All for appx. $600.

I don't currently have a headset with a microphone, I had tried to put a couple I found when making the post but I must of done something wrong, though this is the second time I've posted anything on reddit.

I found a couple but was unsure whether they would be any good

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Computers-Tonor-Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Computer/dp/B00PZMP3Z0/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1M381PD9039MD06PWDCD

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fifine-Condenser-Recording-Microphone-Instruments-F1-Black/dp/B01587Y4QA/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1M381PD9039MD06PWDCD

It does, but it sucks. You should get a Modmic instead:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQF165L/?coliid=I2X6TQPQKXK7U0&colid=2294WEX5GLZAE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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Für alle die streamen oder anfangen wollen zu streamen: Tonor Condensor Microphone 20 € oder so oder Yeti Blue 133 €.

I have a Tonor 3.5mm Condenser Mic. I only used for around 5 months as a stop gap between buying a new headset (mic broke on old one).

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