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Old 2012-08-24, 09:18 PM   [Ignore Me] #1
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Stand-alone microphone


Hey guys, I am in the market for a new microphone since my dog annihilated my mic for my headset

I was going to purchase a stand-alone microphone since I can't order the mic for my WOW headset unless I live in the US (it's a long story and I think Creative Sound needs to update the way they do business).

Anyway, back to the topic. I know Hamma uses a stand alone mic and it seems to work just fine. Anyone have any suggestions that isn't more than $30 but still works great? I am worried about having to lean over all the time when I speak while playing.
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Old 2012-08-24, 09:37 PM   [Ignore Me] #2
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836111601

I have used this for as long as I can remember, and it's always worked great, I've never had anybody tell me that they can't hear me.

HOWEVER: Use headphones, as these things will most likely pick up any sound that is coming out of your PC. Also, you better be using push-to-talk, too. Nobody needs to hear your mom yelling at you for playing video games or something.
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Old 2012-08-24, 09:39 PM   [Ignore Me] #3
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I would be using push to talk and I would be using a headset - thanks for the link!
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Old 2012-08-25, 09:02 AM   [Ignore Me] #4
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I may get a stand-alone mic as well because I already have a really good pair of headphones. I usually hate the cheap headsets with mics and don't want to shell out another $40-$80 for a good set.
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Old 2012-08-26, 01:03 AM   [Ignore Me] #5
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I heard being a lone wolf is bad. Maybe you should get two just in case.
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Old 2012-08-26, 06:44 AM   [Ignore Me] #6
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836111601 i have this one it is great... the only complaint i have is for some reason skype auto quiets it so you cant hear... so just make it so programs cant alter its settings
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Old 2012-08-26, 12:28 PM   [Ignore Me] #7
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Originally Posted by atheistunicycle View Post
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836111601

I have used this for as long as I can remember, and it's always worked great, I've never had anybody tell me that they can't hear me.

HOWEVER: Use headphones, as these things will most likely pick up any sound that is coming out of your PC. Also, you better be using push-to-talk, too. Nobody needs to hear your mom yelling at you for playing video games or something.
I have one of these too. as long as ur using PTT you'll be just fine.
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Old 2012-08-26, 09:18 PM   [Ignore Me] #8
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I have a logitech like those linked, bought it locally and had to return the first one, second one has been working for over a year so no complaints really. I use it for PTT with headphones so cant say about ambient pick up.
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Old 2012-08-27, 08:37 AM   [Ignore Me] #9
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836111601

I had one of these it performed pretty well but soon had problems with it that made it practically unusable I didn't even move it really. :|

Just thought I'd suggest maybe looking around a bit more. :-p
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Old 2012-08-27, 02:41 PM   [Ignore Me] #10
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The Samson C01U is the only one I know to be decent.
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Old 2012-08-27, 10:26 PM   [Ignore Me] #11
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Online to buy!
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Old 2012-08-28, 09:44 AM   [Ignore Me] #12
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Don't buy something that connects with USB if your computer has a mic port on the motherboard or a sound card.

I used the simplest boom mic that came with a computer in 1998 for like ten years, it worked great until I broke it durring move.

It looked just like this but in 90's computer beige:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836131024
Honestly, I bet it's the same thing
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