Headset/microphone via usb

[renaplays]

Hi all,

I'm not a techie and have been making recordings for the visually impaired for several years using a Logitech headset with microphone, via usb. The engineers I work with repeatedly comment how clear and crisp the sound is. Unfortunately, the headset mic seems to be dying, as it intermittently goes static-y. I bought a Logitech ProChat yesterday, with very poor playback quality, that I'll take back. Anyone know this one: Logitech Premium USB Headset 350. It's 5x as expensive, so I'd love input before shelling out. Better suggestions? Huge thanks!

[dpickett]

Do you need the playback? If not there are some great USB Mics out there. I had a cheapo one from Amazon that was £19.99 yet the sound was really good and I used it for recordings. You could also get an XLR to USB converter. Obviously you're paying for the headphones as well in a headset.

[renaplays]

Hi,
I record audio books, so need to hear what I've recorded with clarity, if that's what you mean by playback. Thanks!

[renaplays]

P.S. the cheapo from amazon is what's not working well for me...

[dpickett]

Hi,

So perhaps investing in a good mic and some speakers may be better than a headset? I am just worried a headset mic won't cut it, especially for your use where clarity is 100% important.

[renaplays]

I guess that's always an option. I've just had such good luck with the simple usb headphone mic. Too bad they don't make this one anymore. Thanks.

[dpickett]

Yeah, nothing wrong with them! I just think you'd do yourself justice with something a little more professional. There's always something like http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/2 ... o-usb.html which is essential my current kit but I have a better mixer and usb interface.