506th IR Realism Unit

Open Forum => Public Discussion => Computer Hardware => Topic started by: SPC (Ret) A. Hawkins on June 19, 2021, 06:50:21 PM

Title: Awesome 50 Dollar Mic Kit
Post by: SPC (Ret) A. Hawkins on June 19, 2021, 06:50:21 PM

So with the tragic death of my beloved blue yeti, I had to get a new microphone. I ended up getting a Maono USB condenser microphone from this video (https://youtu.be/MexpXKkuKHI?t=377). While it misses having dedicated buttons on the microphone itself (RIP mute button), the microphone itself sounds really nice. If you are looking for a dedicated microphone but don't want to spend a lot of money, I can 100% vouch for this one (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQT8879?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details).

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71MiWUuPMsS._AC_SL1500_.jpg)

Title: Re: Awesome 50 Dollar Mic Kit
Post by: Hammock on August 02, 2021, 12:32:24 PM

My son just bought this setup after seeing your post. One question - how do you eliminate it picking up all of those noises like key clicks and such?  TIA

Title: Re: Awesome 50 Dollar Mic Kit
Post by: SPC (Ret) A. Hawkins on August 02, 2021, 01:05:36 PM

Lower the input volume and put it closer to your face. Right click the volume meter on the taskbar -> open sound settings and under input it says "device properties". That will bring you to where you can lower the input volume.

Title: Re: Awesome 50 Dollar Mic Kit
Post by: Hammock on August 02, 2021, 01:09:41 PM

Thank you!  I will let him know.

Title: Re: Awesome 50 Dollar Mic Kit
Post by: 1st Lt (Ret) Hardman on August 02, 2021, 03:40:21 PM

Also look at setting up a gate in OBS (or other streaming software) if that's part of your usecase. A gate will automatically mute the input when the input is below x level.

Title: Re: Awesome 50 Dollar Mic Kit
Post by: Hammock on August 02, 2021, 05:05:08 PM

Did not know that. Thank you!