Upgrading your microphone from the one found on your gaming headset can make a significant difference in the way you sound online. Being able to do so for around $50 and to be able to use the same device on your PC, Xbox and PS4 might just convince some that the upgrade is worth it. The Turtle Beach Multi-Format Stream Microphone can be transferred between devices with a simple switch and it will run without any drivers. It also has a a built in headphone amplifier so you can move your headset with you without unplugging. Drop by eTeknix for a look at it.
"While many of us only need a standard headset with a simple boom mic, there’s a growing demand for higher quality microphones for both gamers and streamers, on Twitch, YouTube Live and much more. Turtle Beach are not the first to make a dedicated streaming microphone, but they are one of the more affordable options too, and their new Stream Mic comes with support for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, making it a tempting solution for the multi-format gamer and streamer."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Antlion Audio ModMic 5 @ Kitguru
- Apple's AirPods Bring Wireless to New Heights @ Hardware Secrets
- OZONE EKHO H80 Origen Pro Gaming Headset Review @ NikKTech
- Razer Kraken Pro V2 eSports Gaming Headset @ eTeknix
Most >$50 headset mics are
Most >$50 headset mics are indistinguishable quality wise from one of these stand alone mics, for regular speech. These standalone mics also have the downside that if you don’t have a mic stand, the vibrations from hitting keys on your keyboard will travel to the mic and be extremely audible, even with noise cancellation provided by software. For that reason alone I hate when people use these types of mics to communicate, because they don’t even notice that they are doing it, and think that since they spent X amount of money they are set.
Also as a side note, the link provided from eteknix goes to a headset review instead of the standalone mic talked about in the pcper post.
Turtle Beach is living in
Turtle Beach is living in markup city, where the tourists do not read tour guides.