Hi Hans,
I went through this a few weeks ago and spent half a day digging on if I
should get a better mic.
Right now I use mostly a Jabra 510 conferencing "puck"
<
https://www.jabra.com/Business/speakerphones/jabra-speak-series/jabra-speak-510>,
which usually works great for me under any linux. It also has bluetooth
for mobile, but I've found it seems to have audio sync issues then, and
everyone hates me on a call for using it. Audio quality is stellar for
voice over usb, both recording and playback, and works well with zoom,
webex, uberconf, mostly whatever actually works under linux (ie NOT
gotomeeting, still).
This is actually my 3rd 510 unit - wired devices have a tendency to get
caught on my chair and get ripped out of their sockets, or wiring out of
the device... Another downside, pesky wires.
I saw the links others have responded with for "how to podcast", and was
down to either go with Blue Yeti, or more likely a HyperX Quadcast mic
<
https://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/microphone/quadcast-gaming-microphone>,
but didn't want a situation where I *had* to use a set of monitor
headphones to isolate sound or get potential sync/echo issues as I have
using different in/out audio sinks. I have a nice logitech 5.1 setup in my
office, but using separate mic and output devices always gets me echo and
noise, linux doesn't seem to handle that well.
I like to consider myself somewhat knowledgeable with audio devices, so
even looked at getting an XLR production-quality mic and xlr input device
for linux, but end of the day realized what I have with my Jabra 510
Conference puck does 80% of what I need today, and saved myself a few
hundred bucks in parts I probably didn't need to add to my desk clutter,
potentially sketch hardware drivers for linux, etc. Again just stayed
where I was...
I also have a Plantronics headset Blackwire 600 I've had from around the
same time, and as a headset works great. Both my Jabra 510 puck and
blackwire headset are oldies but goodies, common on ebay used cheap, but of
course right now you probably don't want to buy other peoples used stuff
they've spat on or even held...
HTH!
-mb
On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 4:42 PM der.hans <
PLUGd@lufthans.com> wrote:
> moin moin,
>
> With everyone else suddenly going online I need to finally improve some of
> my versatility.
>
> Any recommendations for microphones?
>
>
> Needs:
>
> * something that does well with voice, e.g. podcasts, presentations,
> meetings
>
> * something that will work for an acoustic instrument
>
> * works with laptops and desktops
>
> * can eliminate background noises
>
> * works with debian/Ubuntu
>
>
> Wants:
>
> * one mic to rule them all rather than needing multiple mics
>
> * works with cellphones
>
> * wired connection option
>
> * inexpensive
>
> * can be used in an open room with someone else joining the same chat room
> in a different room in the house without flashback sound effects
>
> * can be used in an open room with someone else joining the same chat room
> in a different room in the house with flashback sound effects because
> kidling thinks it's hilarious :)
>
>
> We already have that last feature with the current setup.
>
> For the most part, mic use can be in isolated parts of house. I might end
> up needing multiple mics. If so, preferably they'd all be the same, but
> that's not strictly a requirement. Most likely, I'll be buying one mic and
> multiple headsets with mics.
>
> Preferably, I'll be buying from Newegg.
>
> ciao,
>
> der.hans
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