Best Microphone Out There?

[Guest]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what you guys think the best mic out there is. Also what are those black circle things. $250-300 max.

[miyabwah]

those "black circle things" are pop filters

[defunkt]

USB? XLR? Use?

[megadarkwood]

What will you use it for? (Vocals, voiceover, everyday, "gaming", instruments)

What connection? (3.5mm, XLR, USB)

Anything that you want it to have? (Portable, stand .etc)

 

Lots of options, answer those and I can help more

[defunkt]

really just gaming. but i like expensive things.

Ok.. But what connection do you need? XLR? A USB mic? What are you using it with / for?

[megadarkwood]

Whatever you think is the best, I like things that look nice thats really all.

Are you just going to be talking to people while playing games or recording videos?

[megadarkwood]

probably just talk to people but i might record in the future.

If you want to talk over skype, just get a Thermaltake Chao Echo. 

For recording or talking on something like teamspeak, get a Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti.

[piplupgao]

whatevers the best... idk what xlr is

Just a different connector meant for studios and such

[defunkt]

whatevers the best... idk what xlr is

Do you already have a sound interface with a mic pre-amp or do you want to connect the mic via USB?

[defunkt]

no

No? No to what?

[Darkspacekilla]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what you guys think the best mic out there is. Also what are those black circle things. $250-300 max.

For usb input at2020 but for xlr im not too sure..

[DGPC]

When you want a mic for gaming, you probably want something that is built to negate noise that isn't your voice. Pretty, shiny and expensive mics are awesome because of the capability they have but it generally requires a lot of tinkering to nail what you want when really something else could do just as good, or even better, of a job. But if you really want one, I do enjoy BlueMic's products including the yeti. It kind of combines a great mic with great compatibility through USB (also matches your pice range)

[zxcvbnmmssdh]

Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti are very good