upgrading my mic

Fearfull Dave · 09-12-2006, 09:47 PM

I finally got some cash money and ive decided to retire (read stomp ontop of) my old microphone/headset and purchase a new one. Now my record with mics is now zero for one and I was wondering if any one could suggest a reasonably cheap (under 50 dollars would be awesome) headset that works reliably all the time.

**whistler** · 09-12-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fearfull Dave

I finally got some cash money and ive decided to retire (read stomp ontop of) my old microphone/headset and purchase a new one. Now my record with mics is now zero for one and I was wondering if any one could suggest a reasonably cheap (under 50 dollars would be awesome) headset that works reliably all the time.

What I use.

**DigitalAssassin** · 09-12-2006, 10:02 PM

I use a Plantronics DSP-500 with Battlefield 2 and have been very happy with it. You don't say if you are looking for a USB or non-USB headset but the DSP-500 is USB.

The DSP-500 has been discontinued but here is a current Plantronics model that is close to $50:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826265014

**Rideau** · 09-12-2006, 11:33 PM

I purchased the Sennheiser pc165 and love them. Have used them for the past 2 days and no issues, just good sound quality and comfort.

**TheBigC** · 09-13-2006, 12:56 AM

As long as you stick with a USB headset, most of them are great.

**SuperDudeBT** · 09-15-2006, 11:32 PM

I use a $22 lapel microphone from Radio Shack.

Black_V!per · 09-16-2006, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperDudeBT

I use a $22 lapel microphone from Radio Shack.

Ya, I use a Lapel Mic too, makes me feel less geeky with friends over. Im not a fan of Headphones because I've got 5.1 and am able to hear things behind me better with them, but do use headphones when needed. I use Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style Fontopia Stereo Headphones... Wow... lol And find the bass on them to be great for games/music and are extremly comfortable to wear (I hate bulky things that make me feel like im being eaten by my computer ). "Small Simple Light" is my motto when it comes to headphones.

blackwhitehawk · 09-20-2006, 07:24 PM

i got my mic for 20$ i do not reamber what it was called just serch compusa.com you should be able to find it on there.

**Acid** · 09-20-2006, 09:40 PM

I use one of the Logitech PC Gamer Headsets. The behind the ear ones. It works really well but after a few hours of gaming it starts to dig in.

**Rincewind** · 09-21-2006, 04:42 PM

Lapel mics are great, and you can clip them to the cord on your current headphones or to your shirt.

Dragzeela · 09-28-2006, 10:16 PM

err I use a old labtec mic with no model number =P

Fearfull Dave · 09-29-2006, 10:34 PM

Well I followed Big C's advice and it worked, my new mic is pretty sweet. ty for your advice

09-12-2006, 09:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fearfull Dave Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: U.S. Age: 18 Posts: 170	upgrading my mic I finally got some cash money and ive decided to retire (read stomp ontop of) my old microphone/headset and purchase a new one. Now my record with mics is now zero for one and I was wondering if any one could suggest a reasonably cheap (under 50 dollars would be awesome) headset that works reliably all the time.

09-12-2006, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,586	Re: upgrading my mic I use a Plantronics DSP-500 with Battlefield 2 and have been very happy with it. You don't say if you are looking for a USB or non-USB headset but the DSP-500 is USB. The DSP-500 has been discontinued but here is a current Plantronics model that is close to $50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826265014 __________________

09-12-2006, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rideau Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 38 Posts: 133	Re: upgrading my mic I purchased the Sennheiser pc165 and love them. Have used them for the past 2 days and no issues, just good sound quality and comfort. __________________ [TG] Rideau

09-13-2006, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,028	Re: upgrading my mic As long as you stick with a USB headset, most of them are great. __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

09-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
SuperDudeBT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Macon, GA, US Age: 21 Posts: 775	Re: upgrading my mic I use a $22 lapel microphone from Radio Shack. __________________ TG-9th MID - By Any Means 1x Lieutenant General, 1x Major General

09-20-2006, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
blackwhitehawk Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 73	Re: upgrading my mic i got my mic for 20$ i do not reamber what it was called just serch compusa.com you should be able to find it on there. __________________ Instead of calling someone a noob, you should take that same amount of time to help them.

09-20-2006, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Acid Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA Posts: 3,581	Re: upgrading my mic I use one of the Logitech PC Gamer Headsets. The behind the ear ones. It works really well but after a few hours of gaming it starts to dig in. __________________

09-21-2006, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rincewind Join Date: May 2005 Location: Casting useless spells in Oklahoma. Age: 27 Posts: 2,799	Re: upgrading my mic Lapel mics are great, and you can clip them to the cord on your current headphones or to your shirt. __________________ ~~ Veritas simplex oratio est ~~ No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat. --T. Pratchett <---- You know you're getting old when you rely on your forum meta-data to remind you how old you are. Required Reading for all TG sandboxers

09-28-2006, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dragzeela Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 19	Re: upgrading my mic err I use a old labtec mic with no model number =P __________________ 0-<-< ( + [ ] :: )

09-29-2006, 10:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fearfull Dave Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: U.S. Age: 18 Posts: 170	Re: upgrading my mic Well I followed Big C's advice and it worked, my new mic is pretty sweet. ty for your advice

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