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Discussion: Battlefield 2142 / Battlefield 2142 - General Discussion - A good MIC... - I have 3 headsets that I like and 2 of then have mics built in.
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08-08-2008, 11:50 PM #16
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Re: A good MIC...
I have 3 headsets that I like and 2 of then have mics built in.
1. Plantronics Audio 770 Virtual Sound headset
2. Plantronics Audio 910 over the ear bluetooth
3. Razer Barracuda headset
The plantronics headset is somewhat large but has great sound and mic. I pretty much just use my Barracuda headset anymore since I dont use my speakers much anymore due to my 3 month old son and I love it and you can always detach the mic if you want.
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08-09-2008, 01:28 AM #17
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Re: A good MIC...
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microph...K2H96Q1BB76AJ9
Zalman microphone for $6.87. Many of my buddies over in other gaming and computer forums have recommended it. I don't own one but its supposedly very good for its price and its made by a respectable company.
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08-09-2008, 01:56 AM #18
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Re: A good MIC...
There should be another cheap walmart mic that clips on to your shirt. I use a type of those and it seems to work out ok in vent/ts. I'm not sure how I sound in game. I do know that it probably picks up speaker sounds though when I talk since I don't like using headphones for FPS. :/
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08-09-2008, 02:46 AM #19
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You really should. I hate hearing the game or myself when my squad members are talking.
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08-15-2008, 11:10 PM #20
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Re: A good MIC...
Thanks for the suggestion - so far this seems like the most practical choice. Thanks all around guys. I'll let you know how it turns out when I'm able to get back to 2142
Originally Posted by DaBrit
I use something like this:
Basically the mic is right next to my face anyway, and pointed towards my mouth, so I still use my 5.1 surround sound system and wake the neighbours children whenever I get artis dropped on my head, but the mic itself is close enough to me that I don't think there are lots of feedback -- at least nobody's ever complained about it to me.
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08-18-2008, 01:38 PM #21
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Re: A good MIC...
I also have low sound issues with my mic, even with gain set to max. Any ideas?
Hello by the way.
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08-18-2008, 01:44 PM #22
Re: A good MIC...
Welcome to TG
Apart from shouting into your mic
, you could ...
check
1) mic boost is on in 2142 options/sound
2) your output is set to 100% in 2142 options/sound
3) mic is near your mouth
then test it, ask for feedback on scale of 1-5 for volume and clarity eg 5 by 3, may be the answer
If its low volume still, then alt tab out the game and goto sound card settings and check its got mic boost on that way too
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08-18-2008, 06:00 PM #23
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Re: A good MIC...
Well Im a crazy inventor who likes to keep things simple so I made my own because I couldnt find a good solution - certainly not for $35
Here is what I use:
- Radio Shack mic, the kind that goes around your neck ( approx $9.99 )
[media]http://www.videoglue.com/ftp/uploads/headset1.jpg[/media]
- Sony Headphones from Best Buy ( approx $25 )
[media]http://www.videoglue.com/ftp/uploads/headset2.jpg[/media]
I bent the microphone, so instead of going around my neck, it snaps onto my headphones
[media]http://www.videoglue.com/ftp/uploads/headset3.jpg[/media]
[media]http://www.videoglue.com/ftp/uploads/headset4.jpg[/media]
Very comfortable and works like a charm, I have a couple of audio extension cords plugged into the back of my PC and I jack into those to give me room to move.
If I was a real girl I would have made it look pretty but Im not so it isnt. If you have heard me talk in game then you know how it sounds. Have used it for about 4 years.
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08-18-2008, 06:18 PM #24
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Sounds great. Maby I'll have to go visit Menlo Park and have you show me exactly how you made that.
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08-19-2008, 12:50 PM #25
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Re: A good MIC...
i use this [media]http://media.schottenland.de/pi/TyphoonHead.jpg[/media]
its a good headset with a nice bass-boost. especially when grenades or an orbital goes down next to you, the feeling is great.His capacity for love lost, the man accepts it into his glas of dispair. The Flames of burning anger unquenched, the man keeps drinking... but never gets drunk
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08-19-2008, 06:09 PM #26
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When a grenade or an orbital comes down on me it doesn't feel great.
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08-19-2008, 06:12 PM #27
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Re: A good MIC...
but i do
cause i got this awesome sound in my ears and many mates to revive
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08-19-2008, 07:01 PM #28
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Haha, fair enough
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08-20-2008, 07:48 AM #29
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Orbital strikes are about the most uncool thing about surround sound. You thought the sound was annoying BEFORE... now it wakes neighbors D:
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08-20-2008, 08:29 AM #30
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Re: A good MIC...
I've just got another headset ([media]http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/308/logitech_gaming_headset.jpg[/media]) Its not the most comfortable, so not recommended.. My main problem is low mic levels. I have the game volume down when recording and Mic Boost/gain on, but then I get so much noise feedback in the headphones, but not on the recording. It makes it uncomfortable to play with. If I'm not recording, everything is fine though.
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