Stand A Lone Microphones

[Gatorade]

What are the things to know about this and is it really worth getting a standalone microphone whilst using my headset currently for just sound? (Current sound is siberia v3)

[FozzyBear]

Just now, Sugarfoot said:

What are the things to know about this and is it really worth getting a standalone microphone whilst using my headset currently for just sound? (Current sound is siberia v3)

I would say it like this: Are you a simple person? if yes then don't do it.

If you like to be plugging in stuff and have everything set to excellence then a standalone mic is great

+ U talk in people their left or right here with a fun trick

[Gatorade]

Just now, FozzyBear said:

I would say it like this: Are you a simple person? if yes then don't do it.

If you like to be plugging in stuff and have everything set to excellence then a standalone mic is great

+ U talk in people their left or right here with a fun trick

Ima simple person , I like to plug shit in and leave it alone. Maybe this isn't a good idea for me

[explicit]

Worth it. Headset mics can not compare. I plan on buying a tabletop Yeti/snowball for myself soon too.  

[Axe]

ATR2500 is what I got. AT2035 are better in some aspects, but for what you want, you only want an ATR2500. 

1 USB cable, no drivers. Excellent quality

Pick up a cheap mic stand 10-20 dollars because the stand it comes with is aids.

A shock mount if you like to slam your desk a lot or if you live near a fucking train or something. But its not necessary. 

Total should be anywhere between 100-150 bucks depending on stand. 

Oh and maybe a pop filter/windscreen if you have a really load fan blowing on you or if you find your "PPPs" are breaking peoples ears. 

Edited June 8, 2016 by Axe

[Deadly]

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465416991&sr=8-2&keywords=at2020

you can find them cheaper but at2020 is awesome if you ask me.

[Addon]

at2020 is the way to go. I currently have a blue yeti, but going to make the switch to the at2020 soon.

[Le Razoir]

3 minutes ago, Addon said:

at2020 is the way to go. I currently have a blue yeti, but going to make the switch to the at2020 soon.

I'm buying your blue yeti

[Norwegianviking]

AT2020 USB/USB+ are great mics.

If you want something cheaper then the blue snowball is the way, the problem with it is that it picks to much up.

[KevinOB]

Been using mic + earbuds for a couple years. Wouldn't go back.

Have a yeti. 

[Gatorade]

Alright this shit sounds too complicated . Abort mission no wireless mic, no standalone mic. Will talk through plastic cups

[Yung Kali-G]

26 minutes ago, Deadly said:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465416991&sr=8-2&keywords=at2020

you can find them cheaper but at2020 is awesome if you ask me.

Can confirm, At2020 is god.

[Vash]

I have a blue snowball. Pretty cheap and decent quality for the price

[Marbles]

54 minutes ago, Sugarfoot said:

What are the things to know about this and is it really worth getting a standalone microphone whilst using my headset currently for just sound? (Current sound is siberia v3)

yes it is blue yeti all the way

[Padrinos]

Just for gaming it's not needed. You do sound so much better, but unless you are doing some other type of recording, it's not needed. I use a Seinheiser e835 for podcasting  and sometimes gaming. It's easier to just plug in a headset tbh, but I don't have a permanent desk area for gaming. Laptop lyfe

[FozzyBear]

10 minutes ago, Padrinos said:

Just for gaming it's not needed. You do sound so much better, but unless you are doing some other type of recording, it's not needed. I use a Seinheiser e835 for podcasting  and sometimes gaming. It's easier to just plug in a headset tbh, but I don't have a permanent desk area for gaming. Laptop lyfe

Oh you are still in that life. My prayers go out to you Laptop user......

 

But hey @Sugarfoot if you are actually here to play games competitive then its also very good because games like arma/csgo revolve around sound

[Dominic Kuchera]

buy a blue yetti and use some iphone earbuds, thats what i been doing for the last 2 years

its the same price if not cheaper than most actual headsets

[Sandwich]

Yeaaaahhhhh. Wireless mics get really complicated, especially when we are talking about an XLR. I have an Audio Technica Cardioid Condenser that I use for my job and also comms. It's annoying to set up, but really nice overall. Great sound, etc. 

 

[Das Otter]

18 minutes ago, FozzyBear said:

Oh you are still in that life. My prayers go out to you Laptop user......

 

But hey @Sugarfoot if you are actually here to play games competitive then its also very good because games like arma/csgo revolve around sound

soon as I left the army I bought a desktop....laptop life was rough

[Padrinos]

Yea laptop lyfe is ok. It's a gaming laptop and can handle arma while streaming with TS and a bunch of apps open. But upgrading is unachievable. And never get anything wireless for gaming. It makes life difficult. 

[FozzyBear]

2 minutes ago, Padrinos said:

Yea laptop lyfe is ok. It's a gaming laptop and can handle arma while streaming with TS and a bunch of apps open. But upgrading is unachievable. And never get anything wireless for gaming. It makes life difficult. 

Yeah it 'can handle arma' i'm pretty sure your laptop is dead within 3 years.  Laptops are not for games and they will never be.. No matter how many game companies say so.

 

[Furnie Mack]

I had to go back to my snowball but only because my headset mic kept picking up feedback from in game causing annoying echo.

 

And there's nothing wrong with a good gaming laptop, 10 years ago you'd get away with saying they all suck and are worthless, but things have changed quite a lot. I wouldn't ever buy one over a desktop, but there's nothing wrong with a good gaming laptop if it meets your needs.

Edited June 9, 2016 by Furnie Mack

[Haskell]

4 hours ago, Sugarfoot said:

What are the things to know about this and is it really worth getting a standalone microphone whilst using my headset currently for just sound? (Current sound is siberia v3)

I upgraded from siberia V3 headset to astro headset as well as a standalone condenser microphone and love it. The one issue though regarding stand alone mics is they are most of the time high quality and pick up everything very well like background noise fans keyboard etc.

[ViiET]

i use a at2020. i love the dildo mic in my face.