Gaming Headset Or Microphone - Do You Need A Condenser Mic?

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  • Are expensive microphones really worth it? PC Centric explains the pros and cons of each, with a mic test for streaming and gaming.
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  • @saihiko9967
    @saihiko9967 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for making this video, I just really needed to know how I would sound when using those headsets, or if I ever use a real microphone. great job, on the vid, it really helped.

  • @cl3my136
    @cl3my136 6 років тому +59

    I think this was the most helpful review I've seen around UA-cam on Mics

  • @buseton8121
    @buseton8121 6 років тому +94

    Came for watching a test, saw the setup and just looked at my setup too.
    Life is shit confirmed

    • @samboterham2824
      @samboterham2824 4 роки тому +2

      This is why I don’t have instagram

    • @NekzLvL
      @NekzLvL 4 роки тому +2

      @@samboterham2824 me neither

    • @mr.piercer5635
      @mr.piercer5635 4 роки тому

      You have a setup,i don't

  • @CelsoHamasaki
    @CelsoHamasaki 3 роки тому +72

    5:05 Astro A40 TR
    6:10 Razer Man 'O War
    6:47 ROG Magnus (Microphone)
    8:03 Blue Yeti (Microphone)

  • @kimberg5347
    @kimberg5347 6 років тому +714

    Lol the microphone looks like deodorant

  • @FineArtsTeacher
    @FineArtsTeacher 4 роки тому

    Great video- very helpful to hear the actual differences. Any thoughts please on blue yeti v HyperX QuadCast - please- i'm using for creating online teaching material rather than gaming? Thanks a million

  • @Wasabs
    @Wasabs 5 років тому +1

    Yeah that quality from the ROG to the Blue mic was really noticable

  • @linkzellda
    @linkzellda 6 років тому +8

    The audio quality would be depend, I mean, a Turtle Beach sound good as a Blue Yeti, so it will depend which one you buy, but the good about headset is that, no need to worry about a pop-filter and the distance between you and the mic so do not need to spend extra money for a arm mic stand or a pop filter.

    • @Skellyy
      @Skellyy 5 років тому

      True but the thing I love about the yeti is mic monitoring

  • @makegaminggreatagain3907
    @makegaminggreatagain3907 6 років тому +8

    Thanks for this video, I've been watching usb mic and headset v gaming headsets vids for about two hours trying to decide which way I want to go. still undecided cause that Astro AT40 mic quality didn't sound much different (to me) from that Asus or blue yeti mic.

  • @croc3862
    @croc3862 6 років тому +76

    I use a cheap condenser Mic and headphones. $50 total and the audio quality is better than most headsets that cost more

    • @meppo6781
      @meppo6781 5 років тому +1

      Which headphone and condenser mic od you use?

    • @Lemonzify
      @Lemonzify 4 роки тому +1

      i spent $30 in total and prolly better than the ones that cost more

    • @xakxakgaming2226
      @xakxakgaming2226 4 роки тому +1

      anyone find good headphones? reply to me plz

    • @matthewhankins1577
      @matthewhankins1577 4 роки тому

      @@Lemonzify what did you spend $30 on?

  • @soldierpoems
    @soldierpoems 7 років тому +34

    Blue Snowball + Sony closed headphones is crisp

    • @callmebwomp2008
      @callmebwomp2008 5 років тому

      rbrtzh can you use just a headset with a mic on it can you use that on pc or do you need a headset and a separate mic

    • @fattelly7480
      @fattelly7480 3 роки тому

      What i have almao

  • @brandonsaenz4078
    @brandonsaenz4078 6 років тому +2

    PC Centric what headset stand is that you are using? can you link it to me?

  • @tajmacoroni6396
    @tajmacoroni6396 2 роки тому

    Dude this video was amazing serious good job

  • @PCTechHub
    @PCTechHub 7 років тому +84

    Man 0'war was the best sounding headset mic.
    Blue yeti was best sounding of them all.
    I have the blue snowball which is great but do keep toying with upgrading to a yeti.
    Keep um coming Marcus.

    • @CoffeeFresh_
      @CoffeeFresh_ 7 років тому

      PCTechHub don't upgrade to a yeti. A usb microphone has a limit on how good the quality can get. And therefore the gains you should get from a yeti will not be noticeable. So stick with the snowball. Save your money for a chair or an L-shape desk.

    • @JustinCrediblename
      @JustinCrediblename 6 років тому +2

      man 0'war sounded like buttcrack. the a40 sounded significantly better, even though it still sounded like a steaming butthole

    • @JustinCrediblename
      @JustinCrediblename 6 років тому +1

      +coffee fresh
      Or a Focusrite interface with an AT2035 mic or better

    • @koala-tytime6189
      @koala-tytime6189 6 років тому

      When I read Man 0'war I thought of the gun from Black Ops 3

    • @francislee5544
      @francislee5544 5 років тому

      dont upgrade to a yeti. Not worth it at all. They sound almost identical. If you're gonna upgrade upgrade to either a more expensive USB mic or XLR, but I suggest XLR

  • @parkstephen
    @parkstephen 6 років тому +1

    @PC Centric I like to have the fan and air filter blasting in my room while gaming, what do you recommend?

  • @blamejohn5357
    @blamejohn5357 4 роки тому +1

    What if you use your headset and a dedicated mic? Will both mics speak at the same time?

  • @queebloo4346
    @queebloo4346 4 роки тому +1

    Just got a corsair k95 keyboard like yours, literally the best keyboard

  • @axeldeeker5644
    @axeldeeker5644 7 років тому +2

    A headphone and a desk mic is a mutch better option indeed. It is like 40 euro's more but it is totaly worth it.
    The khz and the quality of the drivers is MUTCH better on the headphones and they sound mutch better as well.
    The comfort of headphones is better than headsets.
    The khz is better on desk mics and the overall audio quality is better as well. So basicly, everything is better for about 20-50 euro's more.

  • @mathpc4047
    @mathpc4047 7 років тому +1

    is blue yeti a good mic? and the audio technicas mth30x?

  • @000Gua000
    @000Gua000 5 років тому +97

    I wanted a keyboard test with Blue Yeti.

    • @dogwithfreshcut8092
      @dogwithfreshcut8092 3 роки тому

      Blue yeti is really a good mic because it gets in the way of things and I recommend an extendable mic

    • @mr.monkey915
      @mr.monkey915 2 роки тому

      @@dogwithfreshcut8092 so it’s good?

  • @GlitchedWalker1
    @GlitchedWalker1 5 років тому +1

    I used a very bad PS4 headset, 1 year later I went up to a Turtle Beach Recon 50, now I have a VERY good headset, I recently ordered a USB microphone (the Auna 900G) it’s being shipped from Belgium as I’m writing and getting it on the 8th or 9th of January 2019!!! I’m really excited, the only thing it did not come with though was a pop filter I don’t think, but they are really cheap, just not gonna get one yet lol

  • @mvtto
    @mvtto 5 років тому

    Would I have much of a problem with a microphone as someone who generally uses push to talk and has cherry mx brown switches?

  • @NezzConstantine
    @NezzConstantine 2 роки тому

    The cons of dedicated USB microphones of background noise can easily be resolved with decent noise cancelling software and properly calibrating it.

  • @itchyblanket5508
    @itchyblanket5508 3 роки тому

    Can you use the yeti and other professional sounding mics with the next gen consoles?

  • @tristanthomas1157
    @tristanthomas1157 5 років тому +4

    That intro music tho🔥🔥🔥

  • @melgarsaintesteban8998
    @melgarsaintesteban8998 5 років тому

    What is the monitor are you gaming at???

  • @ParabellumFPS
    @ParabellumFPS 4 роки тому

    If i were to buy a yeti, would it be good to use just for general gaming as well?

  • @blackchicken9564
    @blackchicken9564 3 роки тому +1

    I plan to plug DT 1990 PRO headset to Sound BlasterX G6 (amplifier).
    Then Sound BlasterX G6 to PS4 through USB.
    Then Blue Yeti to PS4 through USB
    Will it work??

  • @draftedllama3120
    @draftedllama3120 3 роки тому

    what are some good headphones to use with the mic

  • @langkhach237
    @langkhach237 2 роки тому

    Great advice

  • @peepee.poopoo
    @peepee.poopoo 6 років тому +10

    i have a Blue Yeti blackout edition, it's best for both content creators and gamers. But i don't have a gaming headset, i play with my Sennheiser HD 598 SE and i really love it.

    • @kaimills8807
      @kaimills8807 6 років тому

      Get an xlr microphone, it requires a bit of research but it will sound 10x better than the blue yeti.

    • @000Gua000
      @000Gua000 5 років тому

      Does Blue Yeti pick keyboard sounds?

    • @nyan8595
      @nyan8595 5 років тому

      Gua, Yes. If you don’t want it to you can buy a shockmount and it’s not as bad.

  • @TheBraveCompanion
    @TheBraveCompanion 7 років тому +1

    The LucidSound LS30s sound great!

  • @acapzofficial6323
    @acapzofficial6323 4 роки тому

    Nice really helps me

  • @derekwallace1955
    @derekwallace1955 2 місяці тому

    Hardware Canucks put a video out comparing several headset (a couple videos over the years really). And one headset that stood out in mic quality was the Razor Blackshark Pro V2 (V1/original just has less battery life as far as i can tell). That being said, i think you should check them out. I got a set, and for the price, i don't think there's to you too much you can complain about. Especially if you catch them on sail. Currently, I just saw them on Amazon for $130.

  • @BustyGretchen
    @BustyGretchen 4 роки тому

    I'd like to record my own gaming sessions (with a webcam) without any streaming so I guess a headset would be more suited for me. Don't know if I'll like it either so I don't want to spend too much money on it. Thanks for yer advice.

  • @darnellnorman7341
    @darnellnorman7341 4 роки тому

    What mic do you use

  • @ryft9345
    @ryft9345 4 роки тому

    If I was recording for a vid and wanted to record the audio of not only myself but my friends would I need any other equipment apart from a microphone e.g. Blue yeti?

  • @AttunedFlux
    @AttunedFlux 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tip. I definitely wont be buying anything that doesnt pick up/transmit good bass tones. A lot of cheap mics leave out those octaves.

  • @itscocojoe5488
    @itscocojoe5488 7 років тому

    1st ! Keep going with the videos, used your videos to help me decide what i wanted for my PC myself

  • @viciouspen
    @viciouspen 9 місяців тому

    This was helpful

  • @waseem8830
    @waseem8830 2 роки тому

    If you connect the XLR to the laptop using something
    How will the sound quality be?
    Because in our country, Syria, I could not find a USB microphone😟
    and I can't buy a sound card
    Waiting for your reply, thanks

  • @alii9868
    @alii9868 6 років тому

    My friend can get all she needs for youtube my family is not in her price range so I'm just gonna live without a mic and headphones... will it still be good audio? Please reply...

  • @leonlemgruber2119
    @leonlemgruber2119 4 роки тому

    I have a Chinese microphone gamer desktop. Which I pair with a Sure srh1540. Is kinda impressive how a set of headphones can change a game.

  • @TheGamingSharieff
    @TheGamingSharieff 3 роки тому +1

    Thx for help

  • @thepokemonguy965
    @thepokemonguy965 2 роки тому +2

    I want something to record my voice for a UA-cam video: what should I choose?
    I got a really small desktop so if I choose a mic it will pickup all the background noise and will make video very distracting
    On the other hand a headset might be a little too casual and not good enough sound for a video, any suggestions?

    • @sheriffslayer21
      @sheriffslayer21 2 роки тому

      A good headset would have a decent sound quality

  • @stephencollins1360
    @stephencollins1360 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the incite! Found it funny because I got distracted by the gameplay, what game is this?

  • @QwAzyGG
    @QwAzyGG 2 роки тому

    Can anybody answer you see how the headphones is inside the microphone and the microphone is connected to the monitor how does he listen to the gameplay

  • @maddibunni9177
    @maddibunni9177 4 роки тому

    I use my Razer Kraken headset to stream. But it has a constant white noise when you listen to the live stream. The white noise happens with my headset and my boyfriends Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon. I stream using my Xbox One and I’ve tried changing all kinds of settings and cleaning the controllers jack port. Please help! I don’t know how to fix this

  • @nightmisterio
    @nightmisterio 8 місяців тому

    Do a update on the best mics on headsets

  • @lb2219
    @lb2219 5 років тому +1

    i own a steelseries arctis 3 but im going to buy a neewer 700 nm WITH THE 48V PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY for me talking in discord and fortnite and stuff but use my headset as it has good qauility in game so am i able to use both... PLEASE REPLY I BEG

  • @keoncarranza7984
    @keoncarranza7984 3 роки тому

    So I have a headset with a built in mic but I would like to get I real mic but not new headphones so how do I choose what mic I wanna uses

  • @SuPeR-mm9ls
    @SuPeR-mm9ls 6 років тому

    Guys can someone help me
    I have a headset and it doesn't come with a usb it comes with the other type of cables ( I don't know what it's called) and it comes with 2 of these cables, one is for the sound and the other is for the mic, now the problem is that I want to connect it to my laptop but it have only 1 port that looks like a mix between a mic port and a headphone port ( In other meaning it's a headset port) so what do I do ? Which Cable I have to plug in

  • @gfxsenzzy8147
    @gfxsenzzy8147 3 роки тому

    Can someone pls help so do I need an actual microphone or can I get a headset with a built in mic?

  • @josenavarrete221
    @josenavarrete221 3 роки тому

    Even though I have a pretty good headset my mic quality isn’t that great I game mostly and always in discord can I use both a headset and a mic for for talking on disoxrd and game chat ?

  • @tins5650
    @tins5650 5 років тому +30

    Can't u just use a usb Mic but use bluetooth/3.5m cable so u can get better sound using headphones but clear voice with a microphone

  • @dynam1x978
    @dynam1x978 Рік тому

    Can anyone please help me I am planning to buy a hardware microphone but already have a headset, my question is will the voice echo and how can I mute my headsets microphone and use the hardware microphone?

  • @KM-tg6se
    @KM-tg6se 2 роки тому

    So microphones always have static noise??? I noticed this with both microphones I got and my voice sounds better with normal wired apple headphones and even the static (silence) sound sounds lower

  • @KerrBox92
    @KerrBox92 4 роки тому

    i want to do lets plays on a small tv with an elgato, i understand that i plug my headphones into the tv's headphone jack, but how do i stop my mic from picking up the audio from my computer recording the gameplay?

  • @alphaducki_
    @alphaducki_ 3 роки тому

    Can someone help I have a much to phone but I have a headset as well, I want to use the head set as audio and use my microphone as a mic. What do I do?

  • @BlockLatino
    @BlockLatino 3 роки тому

    Can you use a blue yeti with a wireless a20 astro headset or do you need a headset wtih kabel ?

  • @EMonSTIX
    @EMonSTIX 5 років тому

    Can you plug the headset into the mic

  • @scalpingsnake
    @scalpingsnake 7 років тому +13

    My headsets were constantly breaking after a few months and I got annoyed so I bought a mic (blue snowball) and headphones (beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Studio Headphones - 80 Ohm) this was about a year ago and i'm still happy using them at the moment.

    • @barhoomrmayti5443
      @barhoomrmayti5443 4 роки тому

      scalpingsnake so can you talk to your friends with it or do you need to have a head set to talk to your friends because I am deciding weather I should or shouldn’t not by a micro phone

    • @xakxakgaming2226
      @xakxakgaming2226 4 роки тому

      @@barhoomrmayti5443 yes you can talk to your friend with it but what will you use to hear your friends?

    • @Tyrannic_OW
      @Tyrannic_OW 4 роки тому +1

      @@xakxakgaming2226 headphones in the headphone jack, usb mic in a usb lol

  • @sulphuricacid16
    @sulphuricacid16 5 років тому

    why does voice break and sometimes echo when others listening whilst online gaming?

  • @poshsincebirth898
    @poshsincebirth898 4 роки тому

    currently using Razer Nari ultimate and personally don't like the mic should i get myself a separate mic, i don't stream just a casual and competitive gamer

  • @franciscoeaton7539
    @franciscoeaton7539 6 років тому

    Thank you

  • @dirkbraakman
    @dirkbraakman 6 років тому +1

    Superlux HD681/ HD668b/ HD330 with Samson Go mic. $60.

  • @SlayerSpaz
    @SlayerSpaz 2 роки тому

    I’m just here to figure out if I could use a headset and microphone at the same time for streaming and also party chat. The idea sounds complicated to me

  • @codec0646
    @codec0646 3 роки тому

    I have headset mic from HyperX Cloud alpha
    And im recording yt videos on Phone And PC
    Also recording ASMR
    And singing
    I was interested in fifine k678
    Can you help me ?

  • @idkagoodname1155
    @idkagoodname1155 4 роки тому

    Why would you need the big speakers if you have a headset and a desk mic?

  • @coolminer1231
    @coolminer1231 5 років тому

    If your willing to spend money on something like Astro’s you would be better of just getting some nice headphones like some x2s or something from the dt series with a mic like a snowball, modmic or something similar

  • @manuelf.almeida
    @manuelf.almeida 6 років тому +3

    PC Centric what are your monitors

    • @PcCentric
      @PcCentric  6 років тому

      +Manuel F. Almeida LG UC99 and Viewsonic XG2700-4k

  • @edostellar
    @edostellar 5 років тому +4

    Headset Mic or Desktop Mic??

  • @vikithegamerxd6150
    @vikithegamerxd6150 6 років тому +5

    You are arsom bro 😍 keep it up

    • @seadoggo1248
      @seadoggo1248 5 років тому

      Viki The GamerXD arsom? Awesome? What?

  • @adrienpinder1406
    @adrienpinder1406 3 роки тому

    What if I wanted to use strictly headphones for discord is that possible.I don’t wanna buy a mic and headphones at the same time.can I get recommendations for some headphones like this.

  • @xivix6710
    @xivix6710 5 років тому +1

    what a nice into 👍

  • @td_yt6206
    @td_yt6206 7 років тому

    You can buy a blue snowball as well the audio is good maybe not as good as blue yeti but 150$ and blue snowball is like 50$

  • @MyDadElChapo
    @MyDadElChapo 3 роки тому

    If i buy a microfone do i need a headset also or what ? Someone respond plz

  • @djdialize8341
    @djdialize8341 3 роки тому

    Can u use normal headphones example hd25s with a cit 7.1 soundcard and a gaming mic

  • @DavidTitus_
    @DavidTitus_ Рік тому

    Wouldn't a microphone pick up the sounds from the speakers from the PC?

  • @glenmcshane3747
    @glenmcshane3747 5 років тому

    Anybody can eliminate static or white noise with Audacity, and use the same program to make their voice sound fuller.

  • @BahaxTG
    @BahaxTG 5 років тому +5

    I want to use one of these mics for gaming and also use my headset to hear what do i need

  • @deadalus3247
    @deadalus3247 2 роки тому

    Can I use a headset with a mic but use a condenser microphone at the same time

  • @tedens90
    @tedens90 7 років тому +2

    Blue Yeti was the best but I thought the Razer sounded better than the ROG. Astro was the worst.

  • @HelloThere-vj3oi
    @HelloThere-vj3oi 4 роки тому

    Cant u use both?

  • @WenWenPH
    @WenWenPH 3 роки тому

    What was the headphones in the thumbnail

  • @topknot5365
    @topknot5365 3 роки тому +1

    May i ask what the Bright Red Headset were at the start please as i would really like them.

  • @inspectahfragile9507
    @inspectahfragile9507 4 роки тому

    woah the "man o war" is actually a decent headset! i am impressed.

  • @Jaeywa
    @Jaeywa 4 роки тому

    8:14 get the maono condenser microphone its so much better than blue yeti and its only 60-75 dollars you will not regret it

  • @johnjames1596
    @johnjames1596 5 років тому

    Can you connect it to an ipad

  • @5ohh3
    @5ohh3 6 років тому

    I bought some senn HD 569 headphones and they were way to quiet to even play games with.

  • @avoidinverteus9011
    @avoidinverteus9011 5 років тому +12

    How do I connect a USB mic to a PC but use a headset for audio.

    • @CrackedJoshua
      @CrackedJoshua 5 років тому

      I need help with this too

    • @purrfect6257
      @purrfect6257 5 років тому +9

      just go to sound settings (bottem right of your screen - right click the audio icon - click open sound settings, once you're there just set your input and output device (input=mic output=headphones)

    • @CrackedJoshua
      @CrackedJoshua 5 років тому +1

      @@purrfect6257 thank you so much

    • @jzlime
      @jzlime 4 роки тому

      PurrFect can you do this on ps4 as well?

    • @mr.piercer5635
      @mr.piercer5635 4 роки тому +2

      @@jzlime duh nigga

  • @Omar-tv3dc
    @Omar-tv3dc 3 роки тому

    For anyone into serious recording/streaming I recommend a single microphone. I think u can find a decent pair of headphones for £35 or like 30-40$ but I have some wireless earbuds so once I charge em I will edit this comment to tell u if it’s a good idea

  • @snowzz5035
    @snowzz5035 4 роки тому

    If your using the microphone then how do u hear

  • @D3ViiANT
    @D3ViiANT 7 років тому +3

    Personally I only use my mic for gaming so I'll probably never bother investing in a standalone mic. I'm just here for the entertainment.

  • @Joshdastreetpyro
    @Joshdastreetpyro 4 роки тому

    What’s that red headset called

  • @anupamrana8619
    @anupamrana8619 3 роки тому

    I luckily came to the most important and needed video I ever want....in the world!!!
    Thank you buddy....by the way I'm just a singer and Just starting my recording.....that's why I wanted to buy gaming headsets. ...and. .... my choice is not bad

  • @Neo19708
    @Neo19708 4 роки тому

    What's the name of this game?

  • @Dex-tb6qq
    @Dex-tb6qq 6 років тому

    With my pc you can’t use just a headset to talk unless you have a headphone splitter. Sorry if I sound stupid and all PCs are like that but it’s my first pc

  • @redpepperdave
    @redpepperdave 6 років тому

    Any updates regarding these products, I'm looking for a stand alone mic. Not trying to record my mechanical keyboard or my old noises lol

    • @PcCentric
      @PcCentric  6 років тому +1

      Yeti is still my fave, though the Magnus is great for travel

    • @redpepperdave
      @redpepperdave 6 років тому

      PC Centric thank you!

    • @croc3862
      @croc3862 6 років тому +1

      redpepperdave the bm 800 is a cheap condenser Mic that has a decent range

    • @redpepperdave
      @redpepperdave 6 років тому

      Federation of Sleepy Femboys thanks!

  • @jxmie_ttv4553
    @jxmie_ttv4553 5 років тому

    Does anyone know what the pc speakers are called that keep coming up in the video?