Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak

Fit · 03-29-2005, 11:58 AM

Just send me anything that will help me out...sites, places you bought yours...just anything.

tnx
fit

**Wyzcrak** · 03-29-2005, 12:06 PM

Fit, I've moved this to our General Discussion, where you'll get more help.

**TheFeniX** · 03-29-2005, 12:17 PM

I use these at work. Cheap with damn good quality.
I've used this before as well.

I've actually had much more luck with these cheap sets than the more expensive ones. NOTE: I'm not suggesting you buy from the listed site, only that it has a pretty well laid out details page. Get the model numbers and order from anywhere you want.

**DudeMan** · 03-29-2005, 12:30 PM

gamecom 1

i use the gamecom 1, but im upgrading to the pro 1 soon, these are the best headphones and mic set i have ever had, and i have had a few, i understand that you might not want headphones, i didnt, however, these things are sooo crisp clear directional sound for game play is second to none.... these were designed for gamming specifically, and the mic is great also, crisp sound for online communication..

i recommend them to anyone... plantronics.

Phantom · 03-29-2005, 01:21 PM

$15 at walmart gets a good mic

.............................

well $15 gets pretty much a good anything at walmart

**Wyzcrak** · 03-29-2005, 01:27 PM

Sadly, $15 won't buy you good customer service at Wal-Mart.[/hijack]

Fit · 03-29-2005, 01:43 PM

Yeah thanks for everything...ill see you all on NS. Im going to go with the plantronics because thats what my X-box Live headset is...if anyone disagrees do say something

**section-8** · 03-29-2005, 02:20 PM

are you looking for JUST the mic? if so, i cant help you

if you are looking for a decent pair of headphones and a mic, i use these:
http://www.electronicsoutfitter.com/...ms/ahs-302.jpg
target: 25 bucks
altec lansing is a reputable name as well...or you could go to Best Buy for more upgraded versions...

the only downside is that my pair is fold up and there-fore kinda fragile (my wife already broke a pair ...but the pair BEFORE that lasted for about 4 years)

Frankly, i wouldnt go for a 1-ear set...stereo is very much a neccesity...

Spyder · 03-29-2005, 02:25 PM

I use a pair of altec lansing something or others that I can't even find a picture of

Got'em for $12 at my college comp shop, work great.

Fit · 03-29-2005, 02:32 PM

GAAAAH!
Dont mean to be a nuisance but this is frustrating. Im trying to go with the plantronics but I cant find any place where they sell them. Send me a place like radio shack or best buy etc. just any retail place. tnx again
fit

verbose · 03-29-2005, 03:51 PM

Plantronics is a staple in the telco world. They make good mics for the price. Sennheiser makes products of incredible quality, but you pay a lot more.

Plantronics PC-60

Plantronics PC-90

I returned the 90 for the 60. The 90's drivers sounded better, but the mic boom is barely adjustable, and the earphones got uncomfortable after a bit. The picture is a bit misleading; your ear will NOT fit inside the 90's phone. The 60 still sounds fairly good, the mic boom swivels and extends all over the place, and I'm told that the mic sounds good (subject to voice codec slaughtering of course).

AFAIK, the xbox live headset is the PC-60 guts with a new shell.

rs_j · 03-29-2005, 03:52 PM

I got my headset from Officemax. It's a very basic headset (brand is CyberAcousitcs) with a boom mic attached. After tax and such I think it was about $20.

**Wyzcrak** · 03-29-2005, 03:58 PM

I use a Plantronics set with earbuds and a mic on the wire.

I was nothing but scepticism when I bought them and have been pleasantly surprised by their wonderful performance. Others express great satisfaction with the quality of my voice.

Before using the headset, I would have laughed off a recommendation toward earbuds and a mic on the wire, but I must now recommend that somoene not rule out this seemingly bad choice.

**Iceberg** · 03-29-2005, 05:06 PM

Sennheiser 150 for teh win.

**CingularDuality** · 03-30-2005, 06:59 AM

I've really enjoyed my Koss RL-50(?) headset and now my Plantronics DSP-500 headset. The Koss has superior speakers, but the convenience of the USB headset (along with decent speakers and an excellent mic) forces me to give the Plantronics the edge.

I really think you get what you pay for when it comes to headphones, though. A mic is a mic, pretty much, but speakers cost money.

03-29-2005, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fit Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak Just send me anything that will help me out...sites, places you bought yours...just anything. tnx fit

03-29-2005, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wyzcrak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,148	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak Fit, I've moved this to our General Discussion, where you'll get more help. __________________ Steam Community? Add me. \| Join #tacticalgamer \| Search Results Legend \| New Posts Forum Filter \| Postbox Toggle \| Live Thread Review \| One Line Results \| Free Remote, Encrypted Backup Darkilla: In short, NS is pretty much really fast chess. With guns. Apophis: I haven't seen anyone say that SM's are better than non-SMs. Nordbomber: This is THE first server I've seen where either side can comeback from out of seemingly nowhere with the right teamwork. en4rcment: I have NEVER experienced the type of gameplay that I have found here. Nightly I am amazed at the personalities and gaming talent. Root: Welcome to TG. Feel free to punctuate your sentences correctly. Monkerz: Its gonna take all my skills to beat those boys off in the future.

03-29-2005, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,478	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak I use these at work. Cheap with damn good quality. I've used this before as well. I've actually had much more luck with these cheap sets than the more expensive ones. NOTE: I'm not suggesting you buy from the listed site, only that it has a pretty well laid out details page. Get the model numbers and order from anywhere you want. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

03-29-2005, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
DudeMan Join Date: May 2003 Location: london England Age: 22 Posts: 3,258	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak gamecom 1 i use the gamecom 1, but im upgrading to the pro 1 soon, these are the best headphones and mic set i have ever had, and i have had a few, i understand that you might not want headphones, i didnt, however, these things are sooo crisp clear directional sound for game play is second to none.... these were designed for gamming specifically, and the mic is great also, crisp sound for online communication.. i recommend them to anyone... plantronics. __________________ The Queen "Those who perpetrate these brutal acts against innocent people should know that they will not change our way of life," *Atrocities such as these simply reinforce our sense of community* TheFeniX "Guns don't kill people: effeminate men in green tunics do"

03-29-2005, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phantom Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cookeville, TN Age: 20 Posts: 1,301	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak $15 at walmart gets a good mic ............................. well $15 gets pretty much a good anything at walmart

03-29-2005, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wyzcrak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,148	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak Sadly, $15 won't buy you good customer service at Wal-Mart.[/hijack] __________________ Steam Community? Add me. \| Join #tacticalgamer \| Search Results Legend \| New Posts Forum Filter \| Postbox Toggle \| Live Thread Review \| One Line Results \| Free Remote, Encrypted Backup Darkilla: In short, NS is pretty much really fast chess. With guns. Apophis: I haven't seen anyone say that SM's are better than non-SMs. Nordbomber: This is THE first server I've seen where either side can comeback from out of seemingly nowhere with the right teamwork. en4rcment: I have NEVER experienced the type of gameplay that I have found here. Nightly I am amazed at the personalities and gaming talent. Root: Welcome to TG. Feel free to punctuate your sentences correctly. Monkerz: Its gonna take all my skills to beat those boys off in the future.

03-29-2005, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fit Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak Yeah thanks for everything...ill see you all on NS. Im going to go with the plantronics because thats what my X-box Live headset is...if anyone disagrees do say something

03-29-2005, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
section-8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okinawa Age: 25 Posts: 1,311	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak are you looking for JUST the mic? if so, i cant help you if you are looking for a decent pair of headphones and a mic, i use these: http://www.electronicsoutfitter.com/...ms/ahs-302.jpg target: 25 bucks altec lansing is a reputable name as well...or you could go to Best Buy for more upgraded versions... the only downside is that my pair is fold up and there-fore kinda fragile (my wife already broke a pair ...but the pair BEFORE that lasted for about 4 years) Frankly, i wouldnt go for a 1-ear set...stereo is very much a neccesity... __________________

03-29-2005, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spyder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MN (Middle of Nowhere, MN) Age: 25 Posts: 1,049	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak I use a pair of altec lansing something or others that I can't even find a picture of Got'em for $12 at my college comp shop, work great. __________________ a.k.a. NinjaPirateAssassin Celibacy is not Hereditary. Everybody should believe in something - I believe I'll have another drink. Happiness is like wetting your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth. Flying is easy, Just throw yourself at the ground and miss!

03-29-2005, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fit Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak GAAAAH! Dont mean to be a nuisance but this is frustrating. Im trying to go with the plantronics but I cant find any place where they sell them. Send me a place like radio shack or best buy etc. just any retail place. tnx again fit Last edited by Fit; 03-29-2005 at 03:12 PM.

03-29-2005, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
verbose Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Age: 28 Posts: 409	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak Plantronics is a staple in the telco world. They make good mics for the price. Sennheiser makes products of incredible quality, but you pay a lot more. Plantronics PC-60 Plantronics PC-90 I returned the 90 for the 60. The 90's drivers sounded better, but the mic boom is barely adjustable, and the earphones got uncomfortable after a bit. The picture is a bit misleading; your ear will NOT fit inside the 90's phone. The 60 still sounds fairly good, the mic boom swivels and extends all over the place, and I'm told that the mic sounds good (subject to voice codec slaughtering of course). AFAIK, the xbox live headset is the PC-60 guts with a new shell.

03-29-2005, 03:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
rs_j Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Duluth, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 195	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak I got my headset from Officemax. It's a very basic headset (brand is CyberAcousitcs) with a boom mic attached. After tax and such I think it was about $20. __________________ http://www.tacticalgamer.com/showpos...97&postcount=4

03-29-2005, 03:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wyzcrak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,148	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak I use a Plantronics set with earbuds and a mic on the wire. I was nothing but scepticism when I bought them and have been pleasantly surprised by their wonderful performance. Others express great satisfaction with the quality of my voice. Before using the headset, I would have laughed off a recommendation toward earbuds and a mic on the wire, but I must now recommend that somoene not rule out this seemingly bad choice. __________________ Steam Community? Add me. \| Join #tacticalgamer \| Search Results Legend \| New Posts Forum Filter \| Postbox Toggle \| Live Thread Review \| One Line Results \| Free Remote, Encrypted Backup Darkilla: In short, NS is pretty much really fast chess. With guns. Apophis: I haven't seen anyone say that SM's are better than non-SMs. Nordbomber: This is THE first server I've seen where either side can comeback from out of seemingly nowhere with the right teamwork. en4rcment: I have NEVER experienced the type of gameplay that I have found here. Nightly I am amazed at the personalities and gaming talent. Root: Welcome to TG. Feel free to punctuate your sentences correctly. Monkerz: Its gonna take all my skills to beat those boys off in the future.

03-29-2005, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Iceberg Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Age: 25 Posts: 1,928	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak Sennheiser 150 for teh win. __________________ It only takes 2 bites [insert parasite] to get to the center of a meatpop. TGNS Admin \| NS Forum Moderator Digz \| NS Play Tester Natural Selection \| TGNS Primer \| Communication Awareness! Army Info: Deployment or Bust - June 2009

03-30-2005, 06:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,061	Re: Hey I need help purchasing a microphone for teamspeak I've really enjoyed my Koss RL-50(?) headset and now my Plantronics DSP-500 headset. The Koss has superior speakers, but the convenience of the USB headset (along with decent speakers and an excellent mic) forces me to give the Plantronics the edge. I really think you get what you pay for when it comes to headphones, though. A mic is a mic, pretty much, but speakers cost money. __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

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