Desktop mic or wireless headset mic recommendation

[Fatfool]

Yeah so I've just started playing Evolve and realised it's a game that really requires communication. At the same time, I've been wanting to get a proper mic for a long time.

Right now I'm using an Andrea ANC-300

ANC-300 Hand-Held Computer Microphone - Andrea Electronics Corporation

That is connected to my Asrock M8's onboard Creative SoundCore 3D mic jack.

I'm wondering if there are better mics to used, possibly powered ones or USB ones like the Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 (which has a dual mic array)
Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 - USB sound card - Creative Technology (Singapore)

or a Blue Yeti

Blue Microphones | Yeti ? All-In-One Professional Recording System for Vocals

or are there other wireless head mounted mics (no ear pads, I have speakers)

The important thing about this mic is that it needs to pick up my voice only. None of the other environmental effects.

 

[ondooy]

blue yeti....

 

[Fatfool]

blue yeti....

Have you used it? How are the drivers like? Incomparably better than an 3.5mm mic?

By the way, the Yeti looks massive. I have a rather compact set up and can't see how I can use such a large mic without blocking the view of my screen and my keyboard lol.

 

[Elijahonli]

blue yeti is abit huge... can try blu snowball

 

[Fatfool]

blue yeti is abit huge... can try blu snowball

Ah Noted. It's still a bit large but i wonder if there are shorter stands.....

 

[muddle]

I have both yeti and snowball. Snowball has a switch that allows you to choose between 3 settings. Yeti has 4 if I'm not wrong. You can pick which setting you prefer. Size wise yeti is huge and heavier. There is a gain control switch as well as mic mute on the yeti. There is also a headphone out jack on it. These usb mics are primarily used for daw recording but can be used for other purposes as well.

For unobstructed view maybe you can consider those gaming headsets. I have kingston hyperx cloud in case i need it. Bought on impulse on last black friday.

 

[Fatfool]

I have both yeti and snowball. Snowball has a switch that allows you to choose between 3 settings. Yeti has 4 if I'm not wrong. You can pick which setting you prefer. Size wise yeti is huge and heavier. There is a gain control switch as well as mic mute on the yeti. There is also a headphone out jack on it. These usb mics are primarily used for daw recording but can be used for other purposes as well.

For unobstructed view maybe you can consider those gaming headsets. I have kingston hyperx cloud in case i need it. Bought on impulse on last black friday.

Noted.I think the yeti is completely out of the question in this case. I'm trying to get a mic only solution though as I already have speakers. I wonder about the blue snowflake. I've tried the Sound blaster zXR for example and while it does work, it's not the same as a mic only solution.

 

[Reppps]

Blue snowball, cos im using it

 

[Fatfool]

Blue snowball, cos im using it

What's the minimum height? Some sites say it's 9 inches. Where do you place it on your desk?

 

[Reppps]

What's the minimum height? Some sites say it's 9 inches. Where do you place it on your desk?

in front of my monitor

right now its at its shortest height

 

[Fatfool]

in front of my monitor

right now its at its shortest height

Goodness! That is tall. You've pushed the monitor that far up its stand but it still gets in the way.

My Set up is like this:

Does the mic work if set up on that space in the right or does it need to be right in front to use the cardiod function?

Thanks for the pic

 

[PholkLorr]

You can use samson meteor. It's small and the quality is decent. Probably better than blue snowball but worse than yeti. I got it during Amazon black Friday lightning sale for 39.99usd I think. Really small and portable

 

[Fatfool]

You can use samson meteor. It's small and the quality is decent. Probably better than blue snowball but worse than yeti. I got it during Amazon black Friday lightning sale for 39.99usd I think. Really small and portable

Thanks! Looks a lot smaller too. Gonna find reviews of it now.

 

[Reppps]

from my viewing angle, its not blocking the screen for me actually.
my eye level is above the half of the screen.

 

[Fatfool]

from my viewing angle, its not blocking the screen for me actually.
my eye level is above the half of the screen.

Noted, well, that of course also depends on how far your eyes are from the screen.

Could I ask if it might be possible for you to measure the minimum height of the mic and stand together? I'll then be able to do the calculation.