The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Headset or Stand-Up Microphone.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by whatisamegan, Sep 19, 2009.

  1. whatisamegan

    whatisamegan Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    58
    Messages:
    138
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    My Toshiba has a built in mic that i have been using for my games but since i have the edge to edge class, it sounds like Im talking through a fishbowl. It works for the everyday task here or there but I was wondering what other headsets or stand up microphones that are on the market at the moment. I've been looking around but no luck so I figured I'd ask the forums! You guys seem to have more answers than everywhere else I look.

    Anyway. I'm looking for either a bluetooth or wireless USB headset or standup mic.. if they exist. haha. No price-range. No specific brand. Just wanna know what is recommended! Thank you!
     
    whatisamegan, Sep 19, 2009
    #1
  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

    Reputations:
    3,833
    Messages:
    8,209
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    206
    If you really want top-notch audiophile quality, then you should go with some high end headphones and a desktop or clip-on mic. Otherwise, I would recommend a good headset like the Plantronics GameCom 377 or something.
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 19, 2009
    #2
  3. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

    Reputations:
    3,677
    Messages:
    4,067
    Likes Received:
    699
    Trophy Points:
    181
    If you want the most intelligible audio when you speak, best to have it on the set, and not in the form of a clip-on.

    Creative are supposed to have a couple of wireless sets out, I can't find them though. There's a WOW edition which was announced last month. http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/geekonomics/post.htm?id=63013149

    But you're most likely to get your money's worth with a wired headset at this time. I would avoid desktop mics because the ones most people buy just don't work all that well, and will result in the same 'out of fishbowl' sounds.

    The Sennheiser PC350 (~$180) is a well-reviewed headset with a good mic. I don't have a lot of experience with this, but reviews are generally good.

    I also like the Beyerdynamic MMX 2 (~$80), which is based on one of my favourite sub-$100 headphones, the DT 231 and also packs a definitely Skype-worthy mic. Apart from a potential comfort issue (the earcups are quite small so depending on the size of your ears it might end up sitting on your ear cartilage) I think it's a good deal if you don't mind your sets a little quaint-looking.

    Apart from that, there's any number of ways you could go depending on your priorities.
     
    Vogelbung, Sep 20, 2009
    #3
  4. Vinyard

    Vinyard Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    63
    Messages:
    497
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    How much money would you like to spend? The Plantronics GameCom 377 is around 60$ if I'm not mistaken and it's worth every penny.
     
    Vinyard, Sep 20, 2009
    #4