USB microphone for gaming chat?

[Sumanji]

Hi Hexites,

Could you spec me a small desk / monitor mounted microphone for multiplayer gaming chat please?

I'm temporarily using an Alienware R2 HTPC, which doesn't have any audio jacks, and my headphones are run through a Schiit DAC/amp. Thought about the Antlion modmic, but seems pretty expensive for what it is ($80 with the USB adaptor).

Are there any good quality, cheap and cheerful options out there please?

Thanks!

Su

[Pob255]

cheap and cheerful is your best option if you want to keep the Schiit DAC/amp is a cheap clip on mic eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/MagiDeal-La.../dp/B0745HWXJR

You used to be able to get the Behringer C-1U cheaply (around £20-30) but it seems to have gone up now https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001QXCYZY
it's overkill for what you want but it's a great low cost condenser mic, although can be a bit quiet depending on how much current your usb port can actually output

[Sumanji]

Hi Pob,

Thanks for the reccs! I ended up getting too deep down the negative review rabbit hole, then convinced myself I needed to spend more money Settled on the Modmic Business, which is essentially the same as the Modmic 4 but cheaper and with the USB adapter (although also a shorter cable).

https://antlionaudio.com/collections...c-for-business

Hopefully does the trick!

Cheers,

Su