max22 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 For gaming and skype. My mic is to low. I don't want a headset already have Denon AHD 2000 headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Sorry. Would you mind speaking up a little? WinMacLin Guy, max22 and T3X4S 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardslap Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 these are what I use they get plenty loud usually my micrphones die in a ball of static or go out in a whisper Im very rough with them so I stopped buying fancy ones I bought a dozen of these 2 years ago and have 8 left http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-PC-Notebook-Laptop-Black-3-5mm-Hands-Free-Clip-On-Mini-Lapel-Mic-Microphone-/181641672891?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a4aaff8bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Go for a USB mic, not one that plugs into the mic jack. duoi and WinMacLin Guy 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Go for a USB mic, not one that plugs into the mic jack. I tried that same problem. Just returned it to Amazon today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I found this. http://www.modmic.com/ Looks like I will try it. Anyone else ever used it ? Any good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted March 11, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted March 11, 2015 Can't use something like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G15X2102 I have one of those and it works great. Can't wait to leave it always on for Cortana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Can't use something like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G15X2102 I have one of those and it works great. Can't wait to leave it always on for Cortana. Yes I have something like that already but it is made by logitech. Is that mic any good ? Do you have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted March 11, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've used it on TeamSpeak etc well enough. Like all hardware, there are crappy versions, useful versions, and overpriced versions. I don't have the experience with different brands. max22 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I may need a sound card to improve my loudness of a mic. I use onboard realtek sound. I think that may be my problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulATMOS Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I just bought an Audio Technica AT2020 mic like the one here http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK It's well built and sound quality is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Very funny it is not even a usb mic or 3.5 jack mic. I do my research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I just bought an Audio Technica AT2020 mic like the one here http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK It's well built and sound quality is great. wow - way to totally not help the OP OP: How is the gaming sound on cans like that ? I always wondered if getting some good quality stuff for gaming would be smart or if it was 2 totally different types of sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duoi Veteran Posted March 11, 2015 Veteran Share Posted March 11, 2015 I use a Logitech USB webcam with a built-in mic. It might not sound attractive at first, but the sound is clear and it's designed to not be pushed into your face, and it costs $20 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulATMOS Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 wow - way to totally not help the OP OP: How is the gaming sound on cans like that ? I always wondered if getting some good quality stuff for gaming would be smart or if it was 2 totally different types of sound He wanted a quality mic didn't he? T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc302 Veteran Posted March 12, 2015 Veteran Share Posted March 12, 2015 Have you tried turning up the gains for your mic on the computer system? They can get very sensitive if adjusted properly. Also you shouldn't stand feet away from the mic (although they can pick up most sound in a large room if the gains are all the way up). Even crappy notebook microphones pick up a lot when gains are adjusted properly. Open up control panel, go to hardware and sound, go to sound, go to recording tab, click properties on microphone array (or whatever you are plugged into), go to levels tab, microphone boost (keep bringing it up to the point where you want it). You can alos set the microphone array in there. Play around with the settings until you get the sound you want. Anibal P 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick831 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very funny it is not even a usb mic or 3.5 jack mic. I do my research. That AudioTechnica mic can be used with USB. You just need an adapter. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BSWBJQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1356104033&sr=1-1&keywords=B008BSWBJQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Have you tried turning up the gains for your mic on the computer system? They can get very sensitive if adjusted properly. Also you shouldn't stand feet away from the mic (although they can pick up most sound in a large room if the gains are all the way up). Even crappy notebook microphones pick up a lot when gains are adjusted properly. Open up control panel, go to hardware and sound, go to sound, go to recording tab, click properties on microphone array (or whatever you are plugged into), go to levels tab, microphone boost (keep bringing it up to the point where you want it). You can alos set the microphone array in there. Play around with the settings until you get the sound you want. Yes I tried this but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I highly doubt it's the hardware that's the issue in this case, unless it's an old and cheap mic you should not be having issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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