Headset Mic vs Desktop Mic

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I usually just like to chat over skype when I game and whatnot. I was wondering if a headset or headphones with a desktop mic would work better for me.

 

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A headset mic will get the job done the advantage to a desktop mic is you can use what ever headphones you want and since you are not recording you probably don't need a desktop mic unless you want other headphones that dont have a mic.  but you could add a modmic to make it a headset.

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Are desktop mics better in terms of voice chatting or are headset mics better? Do you know any cheaper microphones that don't pick up outside sounds? Or even as much?

 

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i have a question as well, i was looking for a good desktop mic, that wont pick up anything but my voice, i've been racking my head trying to find a good one. one i did find was a $300 one but i was hoping not to spend that much considering i need a audio board as well :(

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People seem to like the Blue Yeti mics. I'm not a sound guy so I don't know if it's exactly what you're looking for, but it's about $113 USD on Amazon and it looks like you can set it up so it only picks up noise that is directly in front of it.

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ok well ill look into it :) thanks for the help