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PC Microphone
Okay I am looking for a new mic to replace my old one that came with my Dell a few years ago. The mic I have now is a small black one that I believe connects to my sound card. I suppose I could get either another one that connects to the sound card or a USB mic. The mic I am currently looking at is the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone which is about 30 dollars. There is also one that about 20 dollars which is not USB. Is USB that much better? What is the best mic for my pc that I should get? Any even better than these Logitechs? Thanks.
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Posted July 5th, 2005 09:00
Nice little headset/mic.
But you need a splitter (Walmart CHEAP) for the audio output to connect the heatset and speakers simultaneously.
No feedback
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Posted July 5th, 2005 16:00
The mic I have now is not clear and it cuts out quite often and u hear alot of noise. I will probably just get the black Logitech Destop Microphone that connects to the sound card then, that wont do the same thing as the one i currently have im assuming. The only difference really is that the USB is "digital audio" and the other one does not say that. It says that the USB mic does not install drivers, it is plug-and-play, hopefully thats the same for the non-USB. I thought about a headset but I have headphones and speakers so just a mic would be fine. Any more comments? Thanks.Message Edited by nksocr on 07-05-2005 12:31 PM
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Posted July 5th, 2005 20:00
For voice, it doesn't matter if it's "analog" or "digital". You can pay more for the USB Digital but it won't get you any more than a standard analog mic. A mic is not a "high fidelity" instrument, it's designed for the effective voice spectrum - basically 300 - 3000 Hz.
It's more a marketing ploy, like the "digital" headphones that all connect to analog headphone jacks on amps or players. If it was "digital" it would not work as the headphone outputs are all analog. The "digital" does not connotate better fidelity either, I've seen $15.00 "digital" headphones and they are basically just "$15.00" headphones, no better than any other inexpensive headphone. The "analog" headphones I have in my recording studio list for over $200.00.
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Posted July 7th, 2005 12:00
Thanks. I think I will try the regular desktop microphone then.1762
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Posted July 7th, 2005 12:00
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Posted July 5th, 2005 09:00
Most "computer" mics work well, the more expensive ones really don't work any better than the less expensive ones. Go with the mic that plugs directly into the sound card, it will work better, not require a special driver and won't tie up a USB port.
Computer mic's are not "hi fi" mics, they are only monaural and designed for voice frequencies.
If the old one still works OK, replacing it won't provide one that works any better. A new one may look better but the acutal workings will be the same.
If you do internet chat consider buying a combination headphone and mic unit as that will help to minimize feedback problems.