Microphone and speakers?

[papus]

Hello everyone! I'm looking for a microphone recommendation. I own Logitech G35 headset but I hate sitting almost whole day with it on my head so I thought I will try buying a standalone mic!

The main problem I'm worried about is my own pc sounds - mic would be used 99% of times to voice communication (mumble/teamspeak) and ocasionally shadowplay recordings.

I was looking at BLUE YETI BLACKOUT. I don't want to blow people's ears with echo or my game sounds but I also dislike having headset on.

 

It would be set in this config: Me->keyboard and mouse->MIC->monitor with speakers underneath.

 

Anyone has tested this kind of setup and can speak from experience?

[KB_TheDireWolf]

I really like the G430 headset, sound is great and the mic is pretty good.

Up to you though.

[papus]

Well, it looks very similar to G35, the thing is sitting for 4-5 hours in headset is pretty tiring for my neck.

[weez]

Any of the regularly recommended mics will work just fine. Blue Microphones and Audio-Technica are all good. Come up with a budget for mic and accessories (ex: boom arm, wind screen, ect) and then get the one that has the features you need that doesn't go over your budget.

[ShearMe]

Are you planning on using this with speakers?

[papus]

Are you planning on using this with speakers?

That's the main idea.

[ShearMe]

That's the main idea.

I think you'll have a hard time finding a mic that won't pick up noise from speakers. Noise canceling mics like the ModMic typically come in a form factor for headset use, not desktop.

Best chance I think would be to get a dynamic (or even a shotgun) mic mounted on a boom arm to get it close to your face. Then you can turn the gain down, and use a noise gate program. NoiseGator is a good one

[spwath]

I think you'll have a hard time finding a mic that won't pick up noise from speakers. Noise canceling mics like the ModMic typically come in a form factor for headset use, not desktop.

Best chance I think would be to get a dynamic (or even a shotgun) mic mounted on a boom arm to get it close to your face. Then you can turn the gain down, and use a noise gate program. NoiseGator is a good one

That or glue a modmic to your face

[Ardacer]

I have a blue yeti, and it does pick up noise from speakers, but turn the volume down a bit, set it to cardioid, and people say it's ok.

[Jboss]

You can do earbuds + standalone microphone combo. Doesn't hurt your head after long hours and no feedback. It could hurt your ears though depending on how good or bad the earbuds are.