Desktop Microphone W/3.5mm

[SKOONJar]

Hey guys I'm looking to buying a new microphone for my computer. My budget is 80$ and it isn't budging much at all. I am looking to get something that isn't huge but sounds great. I want it to be 3.5mm so I can hook it up through my sound card once I get one. Will be used for more or less everything(skype chat, IGN chat, youtube commentaries, streaming, ECT.). Also what do you guys think of this sound card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102035 Will consider all suggestions for both microphones and sound cards( also budget on sound card is also right around the same the microphone)

[Vague]

Why don't you get a USB microphone..

[SKOONJar]

Why don't you get a USB microphone..

Like I said so I can run it through a sound card.

[Hans Christian | Teri]

Like I said so I can run it through a sound card.

 

Why is this important though?

[SKOONJar]

Why is this important though?

Cleaner sound

[Vague]

Like I said so I can run it through a sound card.

Just to let you know that a soundcard will not increase the quality of a microphone.

[defunkt]

Cleaner sound

A good quality USB mic will sound cleaner and such.

[SKOONJar]

A good quality USB mic will sound cleaner and such.

Ok like I said I am open to ideas so what do you think?

[Vague]

Audio Technica AT2020. It's only $85 http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386376035&sr=8-1&keywords=at2020

[SKOONJar]

Audio Technica AT2020. It's only $85 http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386376035&sr=8-1&keywords=at2020

Needs to come with everything stand and cables also would be nice if it were cheaper.

[Vague]

Needs to come with everything stand and cables also would be nice if it were cheaper.

Comes with stand "not the best" and cables.

[SKOONJar]

Comes with stand "not the best" and cables.

Read all the comments doesnt come with a native pc hook up and its also out of price range by a bit after I buy everything to hook it up to my pc.

[Vague]

Read all the comments doesnt come with a native pc hook up and its also out of price range by a bit after I buy everything to hook it up to my pc.

Ops meant to link you the USB version but i wont even link it because it's a little bit more expensive.

[SKOONJar]

Ops meant to link you the USB version but i wont even link it because it's a little bit more expensive.

How much?

[Vague]

How much?

Like $20 extra lol. You know you could of just looked that up yourself :rolleyes:

[Turkatron]

Cleaner sound

oh god lol. this does not make any difference. In fact, USB would technically do the same thing you're trying to achieve without the need of a soundcard. gg

[aselwyn1]

I think that audio technics one seems great it's condenser (more costly but better quality)

[TofuAce]

Needs to come with everything stand and cables also would be nice if it were cheaper.

 

The Audio Technica AT2020 I would regard as better than these follow microphones, but it is out of your price range which is perfectly fine. Budget matters, and these mics listed below are great for skype, youtube, gaming, etc. They will sound clearer and more full all around compared with a mic hooked up to your sound card. More importantly, they will pick up your voice and less of what is making noise in your surroundings.

 

Blue Snowflake

 

Blue Snowball Ice

 

Blue Snowball (Various Colors) Oh and by the way, some of the colors are on sale for $49.00!