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LQDForce
538
Jun 5, 2018
excellent product. i'd get the muteless version though, if at all possible.
got mine from Massdrop in 2014 and it's still going strong!
Note: most integrated sound cards have low output power. if it's too low at ~85% input volume (windows), you should definitely get a USB sound card for your computer. For a laptop I'd get one regardless of volume, as the integrated devices often cause lots of interference on mic and headphones as well. One of those cheap $5 USB sticks on ebay will do the job just fine.
Haven't tried the Antlion USB adapter, but I guess it should be powerful enough?
Supersonic
33
Jun 7, 2018
LQDForceIs the muted version more prone to malfunction?
AAJoe
13
Jun 16, 2018
SupersonicWell, I wouldn't say anything we make is "prone to malfunction" however, I will say that yes, the most common fail point on the ModMic 4 is the in-line mute switch. It should still take many years to happen though.
I believe the order of failure goes mute switch connection, strain relief, eaten by cat or dog, in that order :) Two of those are covered under warranty!
BinhHoang
14
Sep 13, 2018
SupersonicI got the mutable version back in 2015 - I'm not sure what updates have been made to it, but my mute button was not good to use.
The slightest touch of the button causes a lot of interference and noise. Toggling the switch causes an extremely loud sound that wasn't friendly when I used it in meetings. When muted, it's fine, its utilizing the button that was an issue. I stopped using it for 1-2 years because of this.
I'm needing to use the mic again recently and today actually I soldered off the switch so I can use the mic without interference. Seems good so far without the switch. I'll mute through the applications I'm using instead.