On 22 Jun 2006 13:01:21 +0200, Balázs Kádár
<SeeMyAddressAtTheSig@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I want to buy a new microphone for my computer, but I have some special
>needs, and I don't know whether they can be met. I want to use the mic
>to talk on Skype and during gaming.
>
>My most im****tant problem is that I don't like all these wires attached
>to me. At the moment I only have a medium quality headset (with a poor
>quality mic), and I want to upgrade that too (either to wireless
>headphones/headset, or speakers).
>
>The following types of mics have I considered so far:
> - wired headset. Pro: good quality. Contra: wires. (always too short,
>and in the way. Also I don't want to attach two extender cables, because
>that would mean even more problems and lower quality.)
> - wireless headset. Pro: no wires. Contra: mostly designed to use with
>mobile phones, very low quality, not suitable to use as a primary sound
>output. Battery problems (built-in vs. replaceable, etc.) -- though I am
>satisfied with my Logitech G7 mouse: two easily swappable and
>rechargeable batteries.
> - table microphone. Pro: no wire on me, no battery problems, good
>quality. Contra: sensitivity: sometimes I lean forward to my desk, and
>sometimes I comfortably lean back in my chair. I want to be heard in
>both cases.
>
>Are there high quality wireless headset (suitable for gaming, watching
>films, listening to music, and long term wearing)? Or independent
>wireless microphone and headphones? Or table mics with good
>directionality, useable from multiple distances?
>
>Can you recommend me which type, brand and model to choose? I'm not
>afraid to pay a bit more for better quality, but I don't think I have
>enough money for very expensive professional equipment.
>
>Thanks for your help,
> Balázs
>
>P.S. Is it possible to use a mic with speakers instead of headphones and
>avoid echoes and feedback?
Check on getting a Bluetooth setup. My brother use one all the time.
It is an over ear speaker/microphone and is wireless. Quality is good
enough for voice recognition software, so it should be good enough for
your purposes. (but be prepaired to pay more than that headset you got
at Rite-Aid drug store.)
|
