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YuanYu
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Feb 8, 2017
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I was gonna get this but that usb desktop mic massdrop's offering now also looks good. Any recommendations? I haven't used any mics before and I'm not sure which type I'll prefer.
Feb 8, 2017
InMyName
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Feb 8, 2017
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YuanYuI use this modmic mounted on my hd600s for everyday use.
The audiophiles in my com channels all indicate they love the sound. The only better in our comparisons was much more expensive setups.
For the price hard to beat this mic for clarity and function.
Feb 8, 2017
AntlionJoe
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Antlion
Feb 8, 2017
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YuanYuHi Yuan,
I don't know which will sound better since I haven't used the other USB desktop mic, but here's some (honest) key differences.
1) ModMic requires something to mount to, e.g. headphones (or in theory, a desk). Desktop requires a large area, ideally isolated from the keyboard (e.g. in its own tray or with the mic mounted to a shock mount) to decrease keyboard noise.
2) ModMic is small, desktop mics tend to be large. If you plan on traveling and using a mic, such as LAN events or podcasting on the road, the desktop mic may be unwieldy.
3) ModMic is a 3.5mm by default, but we STRONGLY recommend a USB adapter if you don't have one already or don't have a compatible dac/mixer. In short, there's a little extra hidden cost with the ModMic to make it a USB mic. The plus side is if you don't need the USB or want to use it in non-USB form you can. For instance, DSLR cameras sometimes don't support USB mics.
4) The larger form factor of desktop mics allow them to potentially have features the ModMic does not have. I don't know the specs on the other mic, but an example is the Yeti mic has a sidetone output port. Wish we had one, but that would require making our mic larger :) - Other mics may have multiple recording modes, like our ModMic 5 has two, Yeti has 4. This current sale only has 1 (Omni mode). Frankly, most people don't switch modes very often though.
Basically, it's a bit of an apples to pears kind of thing. Similar but different. Do you need the smaller form factor of the ModMic? Do you prefer to use headphones or have a surface you'd want to attach the ModMic? Do you have a desk setup that is good for a desktop mic? Do you want to bring you mic from room to room for PC -> Console gaming? Have you factored in the 7-10 dollar extra cost of a USB (if you need it) adapter for ModMic? That all assumes the two mics are of equal quality too, which I can't even guess upon.
Feb 8, 2017
OleDaneBoy
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Feb 8, 2017
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YuanYuDepends on really what you want to use it for. If you are just using it for gaming and chatting with VOIP programs then I would personally prefer the ModMic. Desktop Microphones are usually great quality and good for 'professional' recordings like podcasts or music but they pick up a LOT of ambient sound especially your keyboard with the Mic sitting on the desk. So you'd have to have a recording studio like environment to get the most out of them. If you have an arm and pot filter this helps that issue but also adds a lot of hassle and cost to the desktop mic, I presonally HATE having a mic boom arm in front of my screen in any way. I have a ModMic 4.0 and a desktop mic Blue Snowball, they are both around the same price and I have to say that the ModMic is just as good audio quality as the Snowball, especially in the Omnidirectional mode which this offering is for. I really cannot tell the difference of the audio recording of both the microphones. The Omni Mic gives a great natural sound and quality to your voice. The ease of attaching and storing the ModMic is also another plus so I can take it off when it's not in use. I think the ModMic is a good choice for any audio recording or VOIP chatting you can do on the PC, and it will not pick up quite as much desk and room noise as a desktop Microphone and offer near the same quality audio of even the higher end stand microphones.
So basically TLDR; The ModMic 4 has amazing recording quality and is better for every day gaming and chatting use. The desktop Mic would be better if you plan to use it in a studio environment or already have a setup to get it off your desk.
Feb 8, 2017
YuanYu
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Feb 9, 2017
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OleDaneBoyThanks a lot for the input. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Feb 9, 2017
YuanYu
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Feb 9, 2017
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AntlionJoeThanks for the reply. Heard antlion has great customer support, seems to be the case. Last question, I have an audio interface with 6.3 mm jack for recording electric guitar. With a 3.5 to 6.3 connector it should work as well as the USB adapter I imagine?
Feb 9, 2017
AntlionJoe
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Feb 9, 2017
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YuanYuMaybe! The ModMic requires 3-12v of phantom power, so if the 6.3mm connector is a powered port but NOT powered at 48v like most are (some mixers / interfaces have a selector for voltage settings) it will work great. If you plug it into a 48v power supply you'll blow the mic :(.
If the port is NOT powered, the mic won't work.
Feb 9, 2017
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