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Topic: headset? microphone?
started by: LiNeY

Posted by LiNeY on Aug. 04 2001,09:54

I want to get a microphone/headset for my comp. What is recommendable? I don't want to spend too much money but I want good quality, and it would be practical if it allowed me to record singing/other music onto the comp, too.

What kind of microphone/software do I need? How to install it? Etc...
/me hates being a blonde lam0r

Posted by incubus on Aug. 04 2001,11:17

Okies.

I work with a headset 9 hours a day, so i know what I'm talking about

A headset w/microphone is a good idea if for example you want to do netmeeting and stuff like that, or you use voice chat software and want headphones so you don't disturb anyone else in the house.

Apart from that, the quality of a headset is nowhere near as good as seperate headsets and microphones. You wouldn;t need drivers for these, just a good quality sound card, and you if youre serious about good quality mic's, I suggest you visit an audio shop. As for good headphones there's already a topic on here, I'm sure Observer could find it at the drop of a hat.

*drops his hat*

HTH

Mike

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Posted by Werlwind on Aug. 04 2001,14:00

well i have a mic that works just fine. I dont want to put on a headset every time i listen to a song or talk in the mic.

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Posted by Observer on Aug. 04 2001,15:27

Ask and ye shall receive.

< Here, > < here, > and < here. >

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Posted by incubus on Aug. 04 2001,18:04

quote:
Originally posted by Observer:
Ask and ye shall receive.
< Here, > < here, > and < here. >

Observer == forum gh0d

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As I chase the leaves like the words I never find ...

Posted by Tattered on Aug. 04 2001,20:53

This kind of has to do with headphones/mic.. so I'll post it here instead of starting another topic. Anyone ever seen a extension cord for a headset? Every headset I've ever boughten is too short to use with my computer.. since the tower is on the floor and I'm pretty high up on my throne. I've thought about sblive-drive.. but that just seems like a waste of money. Then again.. it'd be even better if someone recommended some headphones with an actual LONG cord.

Posted by Observer on Aug. 04 2001,23:31

Radio Shack has 6' and 20' cords available. Just make sure that both ends are 1/8" stereo. A friend once just grabbed just any old 20' cord and didn't discover until later that it was only mono.

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Posted by miNus on Aug. 04 2001,23:39

quote:
Originally posted by incubus:
Observer == forum gh0d

Hence the name Observer?

Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Aug. 05 2001,01:25

if you are desperate it is physically possible to use headphones as a microphone

if you're REALLY strapped for cash and have a pair of old crappy headphones lying about

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Posted by Tattered on Aug. 06 2001,04:26

Decided to buy a pair of these.. they come highly recommended by some of the people here, they look sweet, and the price is right.. only ๠. Now I've just got to wait for shipping.. arg.

edit: this is a pair of sony's MDR-V6's... how could I forget to mention that..

This message has been edited by Tattered on August 06, 2001 at 11:27 PM

Posted by CatKnight on Aug. 06 2001,12:38

you made the right choice tattered!

the first song you should listen on them should be "even deeper" by NiN...it will blow you away

This message has been edited by CatKnight on August 07, 2001 at 07:39 AM

Posted by LiNeY on Aug. 06 2001,14:41

Alright, I got myself a headset.

It is not as huge as Tattered's but it is good quality, and it was way cheaper (30 DM would be like... 15 bucks with tax included). Netmeeting works fine and I can record songs with it... Life can be beautiful.