Author Topic: I need a new Mic (Read 172 times)

skernsk · « **on:** November 25, 2002, 09:50:12 PM »

I know this is the wrong forum, but I figure that more of you would read and answer this here.

I need to get a new mic and want to know what you think is best. I want one that has earphones so that the wife doesn't have to listen to the FDB's belching and worse while I fly.

Which one should I get?

SOB · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2002, 10:47:29 PM »

Don't get a mic, we don't wanna hear your blather.

SOB

Innominate · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2002, 10:50:42 PM »

You can get a labtec stereo computer headset for something like $20, at any major computer store. Long cord, decent sound(for the price anyways), and they're comfortable to wear.

SirLoin · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2002, 10:54:55 PM »

Best mic is a Shure SM57...You'll have to change your setup a bit though...In place of your computer,you'll need a Gibson SG(with P90's),and in place of your monitor you'll have to plug into a Marshall Plexi twin stack...Place SM57 3 inches off-centre and at a 45 deg angle to one of the speakers..Press "Record" and I can guarantee that Shure won't let you down.

DeaconB · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2002, 11:01:59 PM »

Plantronics makes a great line of stuff.

http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/catalog/display_category_type.jhtml?id=cat1430032&rootId=cat640035&productTypeId=cat1430032

This is the set I've got

http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/catalog/display_product_detail.jhtml?rootId=cat640035&prodId=prod440020&productTypeId=cat1430032

flakbait · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2002, 11:46:19 PM »

Labtec Axis 502 headset is the chit! Had mine for over a year and it's better then anything else I've used. Volume control and mic switch are right on the wire so no fumbling with sliders. Just park everything around 80% and leave it. Only runs 25 bucks too!

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Ghosth · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2002, 08:55:27 AM »

I've had 3 labtec headsets, loved em all.
2 still around in use daily.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2002, 09:56:02 AM »

I've gone thru 3 sets of labtecs

I've owned some Plantronics now going on 6 months, best set I've ever owned.

mason22 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2002, 12:36:49 PM »

fatty, are you getting all this?

Cobra · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2002, 12:41:02 PM »

The FDB's have language skills

Cobra

funkedup · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2002, 07:39:56 PM »

I find that most of the headsets have really crappy headphones. You can get a pair of high quality headphones for the same price, and get a separate mic for about $20. And you can use the mic with speakers if you want. I use a Labtec collar mic that goes around my neck and puts the mic right in front of my mouth. It's called LVA7370, not sure if they still make them. Sennheiser makes a very similar unit.

Beefcake · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2002, 07:58:57 PM »

About a year and half ago I bought a Plantronics Headset with Mic for 19.99 at our local Walmart Store. About 6 months after buying them I was goofing around and accidently pulled the wire partway out of the headset, but I taped it up and it kept going. Last week, 1.3 years after buying them, my Plantronics headset died.

About an hour before I posted this I had just gotten back from Circut City after buying another Plantronics Headset for 20 bucks.

If you can find them I highly reccommend getting a Plantronics Headset. They're the best I have ever owned.

San · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2002, 09:07:12 PM »

Comp-usa carrys the plantronics audio 90 for 29 bucks I think. Its well worth the money.

SOB · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2002, 10:23:04 PM »

I now use the same deal Ripsnort has. I used to use the collar mike like Funked, which also worked nice, except I broke the extension cable for it, and it's retardedly hard to find a replacement 12ft m-m cable for it.

SOB