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What mic should I choose?

dreinal13
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Hi everyone,

 

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this inquiry I have.

 

I need a mic. will mainly be used for gaming, yet I don't really want a headset because 1) People inside our house will throw stuff at me if I won't be able to hear them when they call my name for random things and 2) I really like my Altec speakers :)

 

I have googled "external mic for pc" and didn't find something I really fancied. I was hoping someone could point me to the right direction.

 

I would really prefer something wearable, probably like a lapel mic, but not exactly like one. Bang for the buck, and of good, DURABEL quality.

 

The mic will be mainly used for gaming since I wanna flame teammates with the full rage of my voice. nah just kidding.

 

Would like to hear from you guys what do you use for your in-game communication! Thanks guys! :)

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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421057259&sr=8-1&keywords=ECM-CS3

 

All you need.

 

PS: get one of those jack ext. cables with it though, cable is quite short.

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Budget ? 

 

u can use a snowball or yeti. great mics. 

 

best option already given --- see above. 

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SNIP

 

If you want something wearable get a cheap lavelier

 

BTW if you are using a mic, but using desktop speakers, everyone will hear your music/game audio/ themselves speaking and will immediately tell you you shut up

 

you need to wear headphones/headset when using a mic

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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421057259&sr=8-1&keywords=ECM-CS3

 

All you need.

 

PS: get one of those jack ext. cables with it though, cable is quite short.

 

This is actually perfect although I'm not quite sure if this available here in the Philippines tho :( Will have to check in Sony retailers, but this is actually good :)

 

I was also thinking of built in mics in webcams since I will be buying one as well tho as ShadowCaptain, the location of which might catch some ambient sound and such, that's why I need something wearable or something I could atleast put in a place closer to my mouth. :)

 

For the budget, probably not more than $30? :)

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