Microphone Advise

Mr G · 25 Oct 2021 at 09:49

Looking for a microphone for discord, gaming and soon to be streaming.

Any ideas on a good option, budget is around £100 or so?

EsaT · 25 Oct 2021 at 20:06

Are you after desk mic, or microphone to attach into headphones?

Mr G · 26 Oct 2021 at 12:25

EsaT said:
Are you after desk mic, or microphone to attach into headphones?

desk mic preferably.

venger7779 · 27 Oct 2021 at 12:36

Would recommend the Yeti Blue. Think it's about £110. I have it and love it and have been using it for gaming and work (remote work for Covid) and it's been faultless. I had it on the included desk stand initially and have now moved to an arm.

Glanza · 27 Oct 2021 at 12:53

Rode Podcaster within that budget.

b-r0ck · 27 Oct 2021 at 14:54

venger7779 said:
Would recommend the Yeti Blue. Think it's about £110. I have it and love it and have been using it for gaming and work (remote work for Covid) and it's been faultless. I had it on the included desk stand initially and have now moved to an arm.

IMO, the Yeti just looks horrible, and so chunky.

To be more constructive, my AT2020 has been a pretty great, solid mic.

Mr G · 29 Oct 2021 at 12:51

venger7779 said:
Would recommend the Yeti Blue. Think it's about £110. I have it and love it and have been using it for gaming and work (remote work for Covid) and it's been faultless. I had it on the included desk stand initially and have now moved to an arm.

I’m currently considering this alongside the Elgato Wave 1.

b-r0ck said:
IMO, the Yeti just looks horrible, and so chunky.

To be more constructive, my AT2020 has been a pretty great, solid mic.

Really cheap for what it offers. Does it need software etc?

deardevildude · 29 Oct 2021 at 12:55

Mr G said:
Really cheap for what it offers. Does it need software etc?

Be careful looking at a AT2020, there is a XLR version which you will need to purchase a audio interface also. But there is a USB version called something along the lines of a AT2020+USB or similar.

Mr G · 29 Oct 2021 at 12:59

deardevildude said:
Be careful looking at a AT2020, there is a XLR version which you will need to purchase a audio interface also. But there is a USB version called something along the lines of a AT2020+USB or similar.

Noticed this while browsing. It’s only going to be used for Discord chat while gaming. Black Friday deals are coming and want some options on the table.

Orcvader · 29 Oct 2021 at 13:04

There's also the Yeti Nano. I've been using the larger Yeti Blue though and the sound quality has been amazing. It's very sensitive though so I had to use it with Nvidia's Broadcast app since Discord's Krisp wasn't doing a good job filtering out unneeded noise (eg when I use my keyboard, outside traffic, etc).

deardevildude · 29 Oct 2021 at 13:08

Mr G said:
Noticed this while browsing. It’s only going to be used for Discord chat while gaming. Black Friday deals are coming and want some options on the table.

From a lot of what ive seen online and as you said the Elgato Wave 1 would be a really good option too. They seem to have amazing quality.

Mr G · 29 Oct 2021 at 13:12

deardevildude said:
From a lot of what ive seen online and as you said the Elgato Wave 1 would be a really good option too. They seem to have amazing quality.

Torn between the Wave 1 and Wave 3. I do prefer the touch mute function and the ease of use button/knob. Costly but might get a discount hopefully end of month?

deardevildude · 29 Oct 2021 at 13:21

Mr G said:
Torn between the Wave 1 and Wave 3. I do prefer the touch mute function and the ease of use button/knob. Costly but might get a discount hopefully end of month?

Either that or see if there is any YouTubers/ streamers who may be sponsored by Elgato and see if they have a code. I got a pretty mint discount on my Logitech Pro keyboard by checking streamers for sponsor codes.

Mr G · 29 Oct 2021 at 13:33

deardevildude said:
Either that or see if there is any YouTubers/ streamers who may be sponsored by Elgato and see if they have a code. I got a pretty mint discount on my Logitech Pro keyboard by checking streamers for sponsor codes.

Not a bad idea, will check again later as I’ve watched a few already from some of the bigger tech tubers.

I just found a code and reduced the Wave 1 to £79.19!

deardevildude · 29 Oct 2021 at 13:48

Mr G said:
I just found a code and reduced the Wave 1 to £79.19!

Praise the tech lord for sponsor codes

JasonM · 29 Oct 2021 at 22:41

I have a couple of Blue Yeti's, they have very good clean sound quality and good pickup. Logitech audio software supports them also, you can add effects like 'Studio Voice' that actually works quite well.

Downside is they are a bit bulky looking now.

Mr G · 30 Oct 2021 at 07:34

JasonM said:
I have a couple of Blue Yeti's, they have very good clean sound quality and good pickup. Logitech audio software supports them also, you can add effects like 'Studio Voice' that actually works quite well.

Downside is they are a bit bulky looking now.[/

I was set on the Yeti but after watching a lot of videos I’m liking the Wave from Elgato more at the moment.

Mr G · 2 Nov 2021 at 12:22

Black Friday almost upon us and starting to see some early deals and notice the Shure came down elsewhere but still out of my price range. Going to hold out that bit longer on some deals on the Yeti and perhaps the Wave may drop further?

deardevildude · 2 Nov 2021 at 13:09

Blue may possibly have a sale if you're still looking at the Yeti. Unsure about the wave, possibly from other retailers but I wouldnt know from Elgato themselves. Worth waiting and having a look, depending on prices of some sites/ mics I may possibly look at upgrading my AT2020.

Mr G · 3 Nov 2021 at 08:40

Just found the Blue Yeti Blackout Professional for £84.99. So, this or the Elgato Wave:1 for £79.19? I don't like the G Hub however, so this could be a deciding factor unless Sherpa software can still be used?

Any suggestions @EsaT