Mic, stand, etc... suggestions?

[TheKDub]

I am quite badly in need of a new mic as the one that I currently use for voice chats, streaming, and youtube is the one built into my Turtle Beach Z11 headset, and it's quality is pretty shitty.

 

Currently I am looking at getting an Audio Technica AT2020 USB, though would also consider getting the XLR version and a small mixer board to go along with it.

 

I'd be getting everything from Amazon.com and would prefer that the mic costs less than $150, and the stand + pop filter (they don't have to come together) costing less than $50.

 

As for a mixer board if needed, below $50 would be nice, though I could probably spend closer to $100.

 

 

For content I mainly do gaming stuff, though would like to expand on to tech reviews and such in the future as I gather more things that I would need for it such as more tech, lighting, a camera, etc..

 

Currently this is the list of things that I am considering:

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-USB-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001AS6OYC

http://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad%C2%AE-Studio-Microphone-Flexible-Gooseneck/dp/B008AOH1O6/ref=pd_sim_MI_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1E0V846J7591QNWG4VFZ

http://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Adjustable-Microphone-Broadcast-Suspension/dp/B00KKPRR2O/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1419662121&sr=8-15&keywords=desktop+mic+stand
http://www.amazon.com/Condenser-Microphone-Vibration-Suspension-Isolation/dp/B00G35U9Z2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419661987&sr=8-3&keywords=audio+technica+at2020+shock+mount

 

or if I go for the XLR version of the 2020 I'd consider this:

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1356104054&sr=1-1&keywords=B0006H92QK

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Broadcast-Microphone-Suspension-Scissor/dp/B00AK7SKL4/ref=pd_sim_MI_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1E0V846J7591QNWG4VFZ

http://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad%C2%AE-Studio-Microphone-Flexible-Gooseneck/dp/B008AOH1O6/ref=pd_sim_MI_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1E0V846J7591QNWG4VFZ

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-502-XENYX502-5-Channel-Mixer/dp/B000J5UEGQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1424197407&sr=1-3&keywords=4+channel+mixer

[d3sl91]

Either will work fine. Just depends on what you need.

 

I have the USB version, and for flexibility, I wish I had purchased the XLR version. I could then more easily mix some inputs, mute my mic, adjust volume, monitor the mic input, etc. However, USB works fine, and is quite easy to use as well. I have had better luck with Mackie Boards, but they will be a mit more $$$

 

I would reccomend getting a board that has USB output. That way, in the event you have some interference issues, you can cut some of it out by using USB instead of direct input into a sound card. 

 

As for pop filter, I had a circular one, and returned it immediately. I got this instead: http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Foam-Ball-Type-Windscreen-Black/dp/B0002GXF8Q/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1424235836&sr=1-6&keywords=Microphone+filter

 

I just cut off one end, and slid the whole filter over my AT2020. No huge pop filter, and it does just as good of job for what I need. 

[ShearMe]

As for pop filter, I had a circular one, and returned it immediately. I got this instead: http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Foam-Ball-Type-Windscreen-Black/dp/B0002GXF8Q/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1424235836&sr=1-6&keywords=Microphone+filter

 

I just cut off one end, and slid the whole filter over my AT2020. No huge pop filter, and it does just as good of job for what I need. 

 

Alternatively, get a dead rat because you can tell people "There's a dead rat in my room!" or "Hey, wanna see my dead rat?" - http://www.amazon.com/Movo-WS1-Microphone-Windscreen-Microphones/dp/B00HX40OL6/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424308275&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=dead+rat+windscreen

 

[Guest]

Alternatively, get a dead rat because you can tell people "There's a dead rat in my room!" or "Hey, wanna see my dead rat?" - http://www.amazon.com/Movo-WS1-Microphone-Windscreen-Microphones/dp/B00HX40OL6/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424308275&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=dead+rat+windscreen

 

 

Looks cute.