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Educate me on Mics please

Donut417
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I have the Sennheiser HD4.40 Bluetooth headset. It works well for what I use it for, for the most part. Mainly watching Youtube and other streaming on my PC and Mac. However, Ive had issues with it gaming. The headset does have a wired option. The issue is, I have no Mic when using it with a wire. So Id like to be educated on what I should be looking for in a Mic. I NOT streaming, it will be used for when Im voice chatting with my friend. I know of the Mod Mic, but that would mean a second wire I have to worry about. So Im going to be researching desktop mics. Is there a good site that explains the tech, or any companies I should be looking in to? 

 

I know I could buy a gaming headset, but I like how the headset sounds. Its already broken in.  

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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You might be able to get the mic working by using the HD4.30G cable.
I dont have the headset myself, this is what i found online.

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When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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You're in luck, the link in my signature goes through just about everything you need to know about standalone studio mics, the cheapest (USB) mics I recommend  are the Samson Q2U, AT2005 and Tbone MB88U for reasons explained in the link below. Take a look there, it should explain the basics, any other questions feel free to ask directly.

Sloth's the name, audio gear is the game
I'll do my best to lend a hand to anyone with audio questions, studio gear and value for money are my primary focus.
Click here for my Microphone and Interface guide, tips and recommendations
 

For advice I rely on The Brains Trust :
@rice guru- Headphones, Earphones and personal audio for any budget 
@Derkoli- High end specialist and allround knowledgeable bloke

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18 hours ago, The Flying Sloth said:

You're in luck, the link in my signature goes through just about everything you need to know about standalone studio mics, the cheapest (USB) mics I recommend  are the Samson Q2U, AT2005 and Tbone MB88U for reasons explained in the link below. Take a look there, it should explain the basics, any other questions feel free to ask directly.

Thanks for the post. I did look thru the plethora of information. From what I have read there USB Mics are like USB WiFI adapters...... They suck. It was mentioned about driver issues with Windows 10. Ive been there and done that. 

 

So I might be better off with just buying a gaming headset and using that when I need to use a mic for hours. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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@The Flying Sloth do you have any experience with the Antlion Mod Mic? After thinking it over Im thinking that might just have to be the solution. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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3 hours ago, Donut417 said:

@The Flying Sloth do you have any experience with the Antlion Mod Mic? After thinking it over Im thinking that might just have to be the solution. 

There's always the Vmoda Boom Pro as well, now, I know a minimal amount about those two so can't give you advice based on any personal experience.

Sloth's the name, audio gear is the game
I'll do my best to lend a hand to anyone with audio questions, studio gear and value for money are my primary focus.
Click here for my Microphone and Interface guide, tips and recommendations
 

For advice I rely on The Brains Trust :
@rice guru- Headphones, Earphones and personal audio for any budget 
@Derkoli- High end specialist and allround knowledgeable bloke

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