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Good Entry-Level Mic?

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4 minutes ago, Homeless Pineapple said:

I always recommend the Blue Snowball. It's not quite in your requested price range ($49), but it's a fantastic microphone for the price.

yeah i'm probably just gonna save up for that

So I'm looking for a relatively cheap microphone to use for streaming (say no more than $30-$40), as my already low quality microphone built in to the Sades SA-708 headset has started diminishing (no, i don't use them as headphones, I wear them around my neck for use purely as a microphone). What would you guys recommend?

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7 minutes ago, DrAwesome821 said:

So I'm looking for a relatively cheap microphone to use for streaming (say no more than $30-$40), as my already low quality microphone built in to the Sades SA-708 headset has started diminishing (no, i don't use them as headphones, I wear them around my neck for use purely as a microphone). What would you guys recommend?

I always recommend the Blue Snowball. It's not quite in your requested price range ($49), but it's a fantastic microphone for the price.

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2 minutes ago, Homeless Pineapple said:

I always recommend the Blue Snowball. It's not quite in your requested price range ($49), but it's a fantastic microphone for the price.

 

12 minutes ago, DrAwesome821 said:

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check ebay for refurb or used version or check local websites (letgo, craigslist, etc.) for mics, im currently selling my mic locally on letgo

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4 minutes ago, Homeless Pineapple said:

I always recommend the Blue Snowball. It's not quite in your requested price range ($49), but it's a fantastic microphone for the price.

yeah i'm probably just gonna save up for that

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I would also recommend something like the V-Moda Boom Pro, or the Antlion Mod Mic . Both are in the 30-50 range and would be great entry level choices. I recently picked up the massdrop made minimic at $25, which is based off of the antlion, and it's been great for online gaming!

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