Which microphone or headset?

[chop]

I would like to use the voip function of Battlefield 2142 but I need a microphone. I'm not sure if I should get a standing microphone as there might be interference from the speakers or if I should get a gaming headset.

Any suggestions on microphones and/or headsets to use?

 

[Athlon64]

I would get a headset. Have a look at the following: http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=125_139&products_id=5437 Looks like quite a good headset.

 

[spiderz]

I would get a headset. Have a look at the following: http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=125_139&products_id=5437 Looks like quite a good headset.

Looks great, but the headset is'nt adjustable, so it's does'nt profide a perfect fit.

 

[Brawler]

depends how much you want to spend on a gaming headset.

Labtec headsets really aren't too bad and are dirt cheap, the logitechs are quite a bit more expensive not really all that great imo (mine broke).
If you have R600+ to spend go for Sennheiser

 

[GamerGirl]

I bought a pair of Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headsets on a whim at Incredible Corruptions. When my 4th pair in under a month went faulty the Manager there refused to exchange them any further for me because he said I was doing something wrong. (Complete tosser and reinforced my attitude to never step foot in there again)
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=103,CONTENTID=9523
So, I took them to a local independent computer store said he had also had many faults/problems with same make and model. (He sent them for repair to Logitech repair agent, and they replaced them. After a month they too stopped working... )

Just my experience with them anyway...

 

[chop]

I don't really want to pay R500 for a set of headphones, just looking for the cheapest set that has decent quality sound. Basically I don't want a pair that cuts out if I move the cable.

I'll pay R300 max for a decent pair.

 

[chop]

The Creative HS-350 doesn't look too bad, only R130.

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?products_id=6553

 

[fivelza]

depends how much you want to spend on a gaming headset.

Labtec headsets really aren't too bad and are dirt cheap, the logitechs are quite a bit more expensive not really all that great imo (mine broke).
If you have R600+ to spend go for Sennheiser

Where can you buy Sennheiser's in South Africa?

 

[Brawler]

google.co.za sennheiser =

http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/levels.asp?intStockLevelID=0&intManuID=440
http://www.jump.co.za/Category/Computers/Sennheiser/106~822~0~N~/

 

[Xarog]

http://pcint.co.za/components.asp

Sennheiser PC130 for R400 including VAT.

I know they're pricey, but then again they're well worth the price.

 

[MrJones]

I have a set of Sennheisers, not sure which ones, got them for a birthday, but they're awesome.

 

[fivelza]

google.co.za sennheiser =

http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/levels.asp?intStockLevelID=0&intManuID=440
http://www.jump.co.za/Category/Computers/Sennheiser/106~822~0~N~/

http://pcint.co.za/components.asp

Sennheiser PC130 for R400 including VAT.

I know they're pricey, but then again they're well worth the price.

Thanks guys.

 

[oober]

Or you could just buy an el cheepo R30 digitech mic and R100-R150 Creative Earphones.

Thats R220 saving and it will work just fine 2.

 

[Wisemansa]

Where can you buy Sennheiser's in South Africa?

try govan mani .......i got my sennheiser headphones at govan mani, gatewat dbn, for R405!!! (HD205's) and all the SA sites on the internet ive seen are selling it for 599........

 

[fivelza]

Thanks Hansa, I forgot to mention I live in JHB....