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Solved USB Boom mic or headset - recommendations
A friend was using voice primarily for email. His voice has gotten lower and the MS LifeChat LX-3000 USB is not picking up his voice that well anymore.
Could someone recommendation a better USB headset or boom mic reasonably priced?
Thank you in advance.
Ron
OS
8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-3770K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
17" 24"
Hard Drives
1 TB WD
PSU
550w
Beach Observer
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Many PC mic inputs have a boost option to bring up the volume level of the mic input. Check the users PC to see if that is available. May not need a new mic. Unless the Microsoft mic is defective another PC mic won't make a difference. If its that bad, a regular P.A. type mic and a preamp will be needed.
OS
Win 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home Built
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
Graphics Card(s)
Intel (i7 CPU)
Sound Card
RealTek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell SE2717HR
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750 G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Cable - 100MB Downlink
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Edge/Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft
Other Info
Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
Thanks for response. Mic works fine for others. Friend is down to about 10% lung capacity. What's a ballpark figure for a cheap mic & preamp?
OS
8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-3770K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
17" 24"
Hard Drives
1 TB WD
PSU
550w
I just checked at TD and it's definitely out of price range but thanks again for point in right direction.
OS
8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-3770K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
17" 24"
Hard Drives
1 TB WD
PSU
550w
Beach Observer
VIP Member
Pro User
That's about the only thing, a preamp. A different mic will be needed as computer mic's are Condenser mics and require 5VDC so it won't work with a regular preamp.
Specialized equipment for someone with a limitation is always overpriced. I'm in Florida with all the retirees and see that all the time.
OS
Win 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home Built
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
Graphics Card(s)
Intel (i7 CPU)
Sound Card
RealTek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell SE2717HR
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750 G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Cable - 100MB Downlink
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft
Other Info
Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
Thanks for your help and clarification of the differences.
I'll just mark this solved.
OS
8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-3770K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
17" 24"
Hard Drives
1 TB WD
PSU
550w