Does the Modmic need a soundcard? (Also please help me choose my audio setup)

[Ooxaz]

Hey guys! I'm shopping for a good audio setup and so far I have a DT 990 Premium edition (250 OHM) in mind, with a FiiO E10K Olympus Dac/Amp. 

Not quite sure what to go with Microphone yet but I'm thinking a Modmic 4.0, here's my question though, does the Modmic need a Amp/Dac? 

And if so, can I use the one listed above or does that only have 1 3.5mm jack? ( and yes BTW my motherboard has a SHITE onboard soundcard)

 

THANKS!

 

[rphawks]

4 minutes ago, Ooxaz said:

Hey guys! I'm shopping for a good audio setup and so far I have a DT 990 Premium edition (250 OHM) in mind, with a FiiO E10K Olympus Dac/Amp. 

Not quite sure what to go with Microphone yet but I'm thinking a Modmic 4.0, here's my question though, does the Modmic need a Amp/Dac? 

And if so, can I use the one listed above or does that only have 1 3.5mm jack? ( and yes BTW my motherboard has a SHITE onboard soundcard)

 

THANKS!

 

I would say no. But... I'm not an audiophile really, so yeah...

[Ooxaz]

3 minutes ago, rphawks said:

I would say no. But... I'm not an audiophile really, so yeah...

Su\

Thanks for answering, because I have such a shitty soundcard I dont know if it will give out static noise when I talk etc...

[rphawks]

Just now, Ooxaz said:

Su\

Thanks for answering, because I have such a shitty soundcard I dont know if it will give out static noise when I talk etc...

Hm. What mobo do you have?

[Ooxaz]

4 minutes ago, rphawks said:

Hm. What mobo do you have?

Gigabyte z68ap-d3

[rphawks]

3 minutes ago, Ooxaz said:

Check my specs...

It'll work. It's Realtec, it won't be THAT bad. Don't buy a sound card until you've tested it with the onboard audio.

[Sakkura]

Technically, the modmic needs an ADC, the opposite of a DAC.

 

There are a few DAC + headphone amps that do actually have a microphone ADC as well, but not sure they're the most audiophile thing.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004275EO4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_fRlYwbYAMVT40

[Ooxaz]

18 minutes ago, rphawks said:

Hm. What mobo do you have?

Never mind guys, I've just decided I'm going with a BLUE Snowball, hopefully that will meet my needs ( which is teamspeak)

[rphawks]

Just now, Ooxaz said:

Nevermind guys, I've just decided I'm going with a BLUE Snowball, hopefully that will meet my needs ( which is teamspeak)

The snowball picks up a lot of background noise, be wary of that. It's a very good mic. Almost too good.

[Ooxaz]

Thanks! A quick question about the snowball, is the thing big in comparison to the yeti? I plan on putting it on my desk but I may have to use it without the stand if it's as big as the yeti