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Title: Microphones
Post by: gusman on September 29, 2006, 03:56:39 PM: Do most people use Mics or pound the KB? Just want to know if I should invest. My Radio play definitely needs help along with my . commands.
To much happening at once right now :confused:

thanks
ID gusman44
Title: Microphones
Post by: Krusty on September 29, 2006, 04:12:43 PM: A mic is a nice supplement to the keyboard. I've always typed fast, so I never really needed one. Even back in games like XvT or XWA folks would say "wow you type fast!" (no vox in those games, you see). However, a mic is a good efficient way to communicate. Instead of hitting auto level, hitting "/" and then typing "which way did those bombers go?" hoping somebody reads the buffer on range, you could just press a button and say the same thing.

There are pros and cons with everything, but I think it's good to have, especially considering that a cheap-o mic (like the kind that come with a PC) will do the job and only costs $5.
Title: Microphones
Post by: Rocket on September 29, 2006, 05:04:04 PM: I agree with Krusty. I can type most replies pretty quick, but during a fight I can bump one key I have setup on my stick and say "clear" "rgr" "copy" or in a hurry instead of typing cc I can click click on the mic :P For most of my watermelon chatting with friends I still type and leave the mic for fights.

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Rocket
Title: Microphones
Post by: Dichotomy on September 29, 2006, 05:12:08 PM: I like to keep my hands on the controls so I got the headset and the mic. If I'm heading to target with no cons around I'll type on country or squad so... do both :D
Title: Microphones
Post by: MajWoody on September 29, 2006, 08:07:46 PM: Also if you're in the fur you don't always have time to be able to read the text buffer. Vox is best in this situation IMHO.
Title: Microphones
Post by: Rocket on September 29, 2006, 08:56:59 PM: you wouldn't want to hear my vox :lol :lol :lol

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Rocket
Title: Microphones
Post by: Ghosth on September 30, 2006, 07:33:00 AM: Both, voice is nice but not everyone will understand you as well as text.

However in the middle of a fight it can be faster.

They each have their place.
Title: Microphones
Post by: SAS_KID on September 30, 2006, 02:07:16 PM: Yes heavey British accents of finnish accents will do that to ya.:D Heck my Cali accent gets me messed up when I start talking with a georgian accent from playing to much.:aok
Title: Microphones
Post by: Max on September 30, 2006, 02:37:06 PM: Mics are not allowed until you're past puberty :D
Title: Re: Microphones
Post by: x0847Marine on September 30, 2006, 04:02:07 PM: Quote
Originally posted by gusman
Do most people use Mics or pound the KB? Just want to know if I should invest. My Radio play definitely needs help along with my . commands.
To much happening at once right now :confused:

thanks
ID gusman44

I picked up a $3 "Micro" brand mic 3 years ago, it still works.

Be sure to mute the mic in Windows unless you want to hear feedback. It'll still xmit pressing T / F12
Title: Microphones
Post by: 1895 on September 30, 2006, 04:57:54 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Max
Mics are not allowed until you're past puberty :D

I've passed :P
Title: Microphones
Post by: Rocket on September 30, 2006, 05:42:12 PM: Somewhat on topic.

Since my leaving AH several years ago there are tonnes of new features including the voice (it was a seperate program in beta testing when I left :lol)

Is there a VOX setting for it or is it only PTT?

I have noticed some reference to VOX and wasn't sure if people were just calling the push to talk activated voice channel VOX or if they were really refering to the fact that you can use the voice channel as voice activated (VOX).

I haven't seen anything for setting delay, gain and anti vox anywhere so I was curious if I was missing a feature.

Besides if has a real VOX setting then I will avoid it. It would not be suitable for most of the younger crowd to hear me fly :)

S!
Rocket
Title: Microphones
Post by: DustyR on September 30, 2006, 10:16:36 PM: I'm wating for the second time around.
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Mics are not allowed until you're past puberty
LOL. :) I use both the keyb and the VOX. I think it all depends on what my mind set is at the time or if I'm in the MA.:noid
Title: Microphones
Post by: MOSQ on October 01, 2006, 06:27:54 PM: Rocket, It's PTT.
Title: Microphones
Post by: gusman on October 02, 2006, 11:04:54 AM: Thanks for the feedback :D After Friday night's rhubarb in the MA I know I need a mic. Too much hunting and pecking going on. I'm cannon fodder already w/o gazing at my keyboard. Cheers :)

Gusman

game ID: gusman44
Title: Microphones
Post by: Xasthur on October 16, 2006, 09:01:11 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Dichotomy
I like to keep my hands on the controls so I got the headset and the mic. If I'm heading to target with no cons around I'll type on country or squad so... do both :D

Does this mean that the game sound comes through the headphones for you?

I was going to buy a headset/microphone combo job, but i really only want the mic and not headphones because my speakers are good. haha
Title: Microphones
Post by: Dichotomy on October 16, 2006, 09:22:04 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Xasthur
Does this mean that the game sound comes through the headphones for you?

I was going to buy a headset/microphone combo job, but i really only want the mic and not headphones because my speakers are good. haha

You have to understand something before I explain. My whole family are computer geeks. I've posted pics before of my office in which there are currently 4 computers, two televisions, dvd players, etc.

Subsequently the smart choice for me was the headphones so She Devil can watch her show without audio interference from me. Well other than 'check six' and various other verbal emissions from me.