What Headset/Mic?

[Sherako]

Should I get M-50's with an at2035 and a Scarlet2i2/the tube amp/dac? Or a ath-ag1 or ath-adg1? Going to be playing many FPS games, mostly BF4/Hardline. Would like a good headset, but also a good mic.

[ShearMe]

ATH-AD500X instead. That Mic and audio interface are overkill, but would work just fine.

[Sherako]

ATH-AD500X instead. That Mic and audio interface are overkill, but would work just fine.

I am a YouTuber/want to record some vocals. (Please don't say somthing like "That setup is for gaming and not vocals")

[IBIubbleTea]

I am a YouTuber/want to record some vocals. (Please don't say somthing like "That setup is for gaming and not vocals")

What is your budget for both a microphone and headphone? 

[Sherako]

What is your budget for both a microphone and headphone? 

Lower the better, but at the same time, higher the better... Is it worth it to go ath-ag1 to the M50's with the whole setup? The ag1's would be $250, but the setup would be $400.

[IBIubbleTea]

@Sherako

 

For headphones, are you looking for an open or closed back?

Do you play Battlefield or any other games competitively i.e sound whoring. Or just play for fun? 

[ShearMe]

I am a YouTuber/want to record some vocals. (Please don't say somthing like "That setup is for gaming and not vocals")

 

I get what you're saying, but that mic is still way too nice for mere YouTube vocals. If you want it just cuz, that's totally cool, but I just want to let you know that some cheaper USB mics will be plenty good for even a professional YouTube channel.

[IBIubbleTea]

Should I get M-50's with an at2035 and a Scarlet2i2/the tube amp/dac? Or a ath-ag1 or ath-adg1? Going to be playing many FPS games, mostly BF4/Hardline. Would like a good headset, but also a good mic.

I would maybe look into different headphones. If you don't mind open backs, you could look into the AKG Q701 and the AKG K612. Also remember you will need a microphone stand with the AT2035 but you don't need a stock mount as it comes with a really good one!

I was planning on getting the 2i2 with the AT2035 which were recommended by a friend.

[BoredErica]

I get what you're saying, but that mic is still way too nice for mere YouTube vocals. If you want it just cuz, that's totally cool, but I just want to let you know that some cheaper USB mics will be plenty good for even a professional YouTube channel.

Little off topic. But I wonder if I get a more expensive microphone, whether that will make me sound better on Skype calls, lol. (Blue Yeti). Don't fix something that ain't broke I guess?

[NannerBeans]

I'd recommend some Beyerdynamic DT990 or the AKG K612 that was already mentioned with a blue snowball mic. 

[NannerBeans]

Little off topic. But I wonder if I get a more expensive microphone, whether that will make me sound better on Skype calls, lol. (Blue Yeti). Don't fix something that ain't broke I guess?

I think their compression makes you sound the same as something like a snowball. 

[ShearMe]

Little off topic. But I wonder if I get a more expensive microphone, whether that will make me sound better on Skype calls, lol. (Blue Yeti).

 

If you're saying you have a Yeti, then nope. Take voice lessons instead.

 

I think their compression makes you sound the same as something like a snowball. 

 

I think the snowball does not sound like a compressed Yeti, so.....

[BoredErica]

If you're saying you have a Yeti, then nope. Take voice lessons instead.

 

I want to buy my way out of every problem in life. 

[NannerBeans]

I think the snowball does not sound like a compressed Yeti, so.....

Meh I've been wrong before.