New microphone reccomendations

[TPMx]

Hey, I've been looking into getting a new microphone. I'm currently using an AT-2500 that seems to be at the end of it's lifespan. I know the Yeti is the usual suggestion for the $100-150 price range, but are there any other good options out there? I also have a problem where my microphone picks up sounds from my computer. With my current microphone, application specific settings have allowed my to cancel most of this out. However, in some games I can't do much about this. Is there a software/hardware fix, or a particular type of mic that could possibly be a solution to this problem? Thanks in advanced for any advice.

[BrinkGG]

19 minutes ago, TPMx said:

Hey, I've been looking into getting a new microphone. I'm currently using an AT-2500 that seems to be at the end of it's lifespan. I know the Yeti is the usual suggestion for the $100-150 price range, but are there any other good options out there? I also have a problem where my microphone picks up sounds from my computer. With my current microphone, application specific settings have allowed my to cancel most of this out. However, in some games I can't do much about this. Is there a software/hardware fix, or a particular type of mic that could possibly be a solution to this problem? Thanks in advanced for any advice.

If you want to stick with audio technica, the AT2020 USB is around that price. 

I use an AT 2020 XLR as well.

[TPMx]

6 minutes ago, Brink2Three said:

If you want to stick with audio technica, the AT2020 USB is around that price. 

I use an AT 2020 XLR as well.

I've heard about XLR microphones. What would I need to have to get it to work with a computer? Would I just need an adapter?

[BrinkGG]

14 hours ago, TPMx said:

I've heard about XLR microphones. What would I need to have to get it to work with a computer? Would I just need an adapter?

The best way to use XLR microphones is with an audio interface. 

https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Behringer&qid=1549842471&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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[TPMx]

2 minutes ago, Brink2Three said:

The best way to use XLR microphones is with an audio interface. 

https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Behringer&qid=1549842471&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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Cool, thanks for your help. I'll definitely consider this option when making my purchase.

[Nene]

18 hours ago, Brink2Three said:

The best way to use XLR microphones is with an audio interface. 

https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Behringer&qid=1549842471&s=gateway&sr=8-5

RIP amazon shortlinks on desktop. 

Whilst it's true that using an XLR mic with an audio interface is the best way, I would advise absolutely no-one to use anything made by Behringer if there is any alternative whatsoever. At best it's a lottery. Some of their gear is great, some of it invariably sucks. What doesn't fall into either of those categories, experience has shown me is going to work most of the time and then fail at the worst possible moment, in the worst possible way.