Option 1 USB Headset Mic | Option 2 USB Boom Mic w/ Earbuds | Option 3 USB Desk Mic w/ Earbuds | Option 4 USB Wired Lav w/ Earbuds | Option 5 Wireless Lav | Option 6 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds w/ Microphone |
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| Best | Best | Ok | OK | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| It looks dorky, but this solution works better than all the others and is inexpensive. Since you're wearing headphones, there's little chance of echo or feedback and your can hear everyone in your call exceptionally well. Since the microphone is always just a few inches from your mouth, your voice will sound extremely consistent and intelligible. Since the device has a simple USB cable, you don't have to fight with wireless settings on your computer. | his microphone will provide better audio than your laptop microphone and is directional which can help cut background noise if you have a noisy recording environment. Using a boom stand, you can fly the mic above your mouth out of frame so no microphone is visible in your camera shot. Though expensive, this is the best looking, best sounding solution. | This microphone will provide better audio than your laptop microphone since it is farther away from the noisy fans in the laptop. The mic is low/short enough that it can hide below your camera shot. Be sure to get earbuds to go with the mic to eliminate echo & feedback. | This microphone will provide good audio assuming you clip it relatively high on your shirt. Options 1, 2, and 3 will provide better sound quality though. | If you must have a wireless mic to allow you to walk around, this solution will work and is inexpensive. However, it is not recommended due to the extra complication and points of failure (batteries, wireless interference, etc). Additionally, there is more chance of echo and feedback when using the speakers in your computer rather than headphones or earbuds. | Not recommended due to the extra complexity of configuring Bluetooth earbuds & microphones compared to wired USB microphones. It is especially frustrating when trying to start a call with these using your computer but they have bonded instead to your phone. |
Logitech USB Headset H390 with Noise Cancelling Mic https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-H390-Noise-Cancelling/dp/B000UXZQ42/ $25 Moody College Technology Services has lots of these available for loan. Please contact Tech Services at comm-help@austin.utexas.edu to request one. | Rode VideoMic NTG On-Camera Shotgun Microphone https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMic-Camera-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B081S9BCHF/ $250
Required Cables: Cable Matters USB to USB Extension Cable (USB 3.0 Extension Cable) in Black 10 Feet for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Playstation VR Headset and More
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Extension-Black-Feet/dp/B00C7SA21U/
$10 and AmazonBasics 3.5mm Male to Female Stereo Audio Extension Adapter Cable - 12 Feet
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-Female-Stereo-Audio/dp/B01CNAV1K2/
$9
| Shure MV5 Digital Condenser Microphone (Gray) + USB & Lightning Cable https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MV5-Condenser-Microphone-Lightning/dp/B010W6W9EQ/
$99 | USB Lavalier Lapel Microphone,Fifine Clip-on Cardioid Condenser Computer mic Plug and Play USB Microphone with Sound Card for PC and Mac-K053 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VNGVL2/
$24 | Wireless Microphones for Computer,FIFINE USB Wireless Microphone System for PC and Mac,Headset UHF Wireless System with USB Receiver,Transmitter,Headset and Clip Lavalier Lapel Mic-K031B https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Microphones-FIFINE-Microphone-Transmitter/dp/B074C125TN/
$57 | Otium Bluetooth Headphones, Best Wireless Earbuds IPX7 Waterproof Sports Earphones w/Mic HD Stereo Sweatproof in-Ear Earbuds Gym Running Workout 8 Hour Battery Noise Cancelling Headsets https://www.amazon.com/Headphones-Otium-Waterproof-Sweatproof-Cancelling/dp/B018APC4LE/
$20 |
| Earbuds, Vogek Tangle-Free Flat Cord Ergonomic in-Ear Headphones with Dynamic Crystal Clear Sound, Earphones with 3.5mm Jack, S/M/L Eartips Compatible with Samsung, Android Phone and More-Black https://www.amazon.com/Auriculares-ergon%C3%B3mico-transparente-auriculares-compatibles/dp/B07S82CYLR/
$10 | Earbuds, Vogek Tangle-Free Flat Cord Ergonomic in-Ear Headphones with Dynamic Crystal Clear Sound, Earphones with 3.5mm Jack, S/M/L Eartips Compatible with Samsung, Android Phone and More-Black https://www.amazon.com/Auriculares-ergon%C3%B3mico-transparente-auriculares-compatibles/dp/B07S82CYLR/
$10 | Earbuds, Vogek Tangle-Free Flat Cord Ergonomic in-Ear Headphones with Dynamic Crystal Clear Sound, Earphones with 3.5mm Jack, S/M/L Eartips Compatible with Samsung, Android Phone and More-Black https://www.amazon.com/Auriculares-ergon%C3%B3mico-transparente-auriculares-compatibles/dp/B07S82CYLR/
$10 |
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| Choose One Stand: Floor Stand AmazonBasics Tripod Boom Microphone Stand
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Tripod-Boom-Microphone-Stand/dp/B019NY2PKG/
$20 and On-Stage MA-100 3/8" Male to 5/8" Female Mic Screw Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/Stage-MA-100-Female-Screw-Adapter/dp/B0007Y60HG/
$4
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Desk Stand Gator Frameworks Short Weighted Base Microphone Stand with Soft Grip Twist Clutch, Boom arm, and both 3/8" and 5/8" Mounts; Base Dimensions - 4.5" X 8" (GFW-MIC-0821) https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Frameworks-Weighted-Microphone-Dimensions/dp/B00BPELU68/
$40 |
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