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RobbieThe1st
Posted: December 26, 2010 08:29 amTop
   
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 In the next few weeks, we are going to have the old Wildy back(I'm sure of it). At this time, it would be -very- nice if anyone who doesn't have a mic now gets one.
By now, you will know if you've gotten one for Christmas or not, so those who -still- don't have a mic, read on. Also, for those who can, picking up a spare mic is always a good idea - You never know when it'll fail(mainly due to being stepped on or run over wink.gif).


First, what sort of microphone do you need for TS?
The answer is: A cheap one. In fact, these cheap ones are as good as the most expensive PC microphones I've seen - Perhaps better!
Hopefully all of you can spare $0.99 US(free shipping to US/UK/Aus and more) for a microphone.

Problems:
Is your microphone port on the back of your PC? Get an extender ($0.99).
Need a headset so you don't wake the family? Here's a cheap one for $2.
Don't have a microphone port/sound card(Unlikely)? USB sound card for $1.32.


Now, if you can't spare the money, or if you don't have an online card(no way to order one), let me know. I'm willing to put up a few $ of my own money to make sure you get one; PM me and I'll figure out a way to get one to you.

If anyone's interested in helping me with this project, post here with your country/area and what you can do to help(i.e. provide a few $, physically deliver a microphone to someone who lives nearby, etc.).


Hopefully, if all goes well, we shall all be able to communicate with TS exclusively on our first new-wildy raid!

Thanks,

-Rob
 
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 i can probably spare of some money.. But i need to wait until the end of january

 
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 Robbie, you're a God. Good work mate! smile.gif
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 09:31 amTop
   
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 Definately gunna get the headset one, my old mic broke ages ago.
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 09:42 amTop
   
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QUOTE: creeper975 @ December 26, 2010 01:31 am)
Definately gunna get the headset one, my old mic broke ages ago.

Do realize that the quality is probably pretty poor - It's not going to be as good as any speakers/headphones you have now. The -mic- is OK, the speakers however.
Good enough for TS, but probably not for listening to music.

If you've got the money, get a better one.

Also, I've found that the -mic- I linked will work nicely, even a few feet from your face(i.e. plugged into the front of your PC).
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 11:03 amTop
   
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 For anyone in Australia, The reject shop sells a Headset in its music/electronics section for $2. The plastic is cheap but the quality of the mic and headphones aren't that bad, good enough for TS3.

Well worth picking one up. Ive got 2 just incase. especially since I stood on one XD
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 12:10 pmTop
   
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QUOTE: RobbieThe2nd @ December 26, 2010 04:42 am)
QUOTE: creeper975 December 26, 2010 01:31 am
Definately gunna get the headset one, my old mic broke ages ago.

Do realize that the quality is probably pretty poor - It's not going to be as good as any speakers/headphones you have now. The -mic- is OK, the speakers however.
Good enough for TS, but probably not for listening to music.

If you've got the money, get a better one.

Also, I've found that the -mic- I linked will work nicely, even a few feet from your face(i.e. plugged into the front of your PC).

Yer that was what I was expecting, I have decent headphones for listening to music anyway.
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 12:28 pmTop
   
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 Ahh shit.....my front ports dont work at all, and my back one only support the mic and not the headset speakers...and my headset just broke YAY...i ll see what i can do
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 12:57 pmTop
   
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 I do believe guys Tesco in the UK does some rather cheap ones so i'd look there too.

Personally i didnt get one but i want a decent one. Seeing as i want something durable so i can move it alot. A cheap one just breaks when i move it.
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 05:35 pmTop
   
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 I got mine in Target and it's awesome.
 
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Posted: December 26, 2010 07:48 pmTop
   
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 Awesome idea robbie. Good job.

I don't think theres anyone near me in New Zealand, unless someones hiding something ohmy.gif
 
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Posted: December 27, 2010 05:57 amTop
   
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QUOTE: Mark @ December 27, 2010 08:48 am)
Awesome idea robbie. Good job.

I don't think theres anyone near me in New Zealand, unless someones hiding something ohmy.gif

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Go look on Trade Me Mark, theres normally a variety of cheap ones on there...

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I have like an expensive Logitech headset, but I use it a fair bit neko2.gif
 
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Posted: December 27, 2010 06:18 amTop
   
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 Yeah I plan on buying a headset regardless since I have a roommate and sometimes I like to play SC2 while he's asleep and want the sound and don't want to fuss with getting my earphones.

Good idea Robbie.
 
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Posted: December 27, 2010 07:17 amTop
   
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 Just so you guys know, I'd suggest grabbing a couple of those little $0.99 mics - They have a 4" flexible/stiff cable(which is metal-covered and -very- hard to break), great sound, and in general are nice to have around. Keep one or two spare if you can - Backups are always nice.

The most interesting part is that they are the best sounding mic I've had, and I've had a number of things I've used for a mic - from an xbox-live headset, my mp3 player, a $20 Logitech headset... And for whatever reason, these create the "cleanest" sound... At least on my Audigy 2 sound card.
 
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Posted: December 27, 2010 01:37 pmTop
   
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 Robbie, im useless with this stuff, but i need an adapter type thing, as i hear i can plug my XBL (xbox live) headset into the computer with one of these things, do you know what i'm looking for?
 
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Posted: December 27, 2010 11:31 pmTop
   
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 In the USA there is a store called "Five Below". All items there are $5 or under. I have seen headsets there. Not sure of the quality but might be worth looking into it.


 
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Posted: December 29, 2010 05:02 pmTop
   
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QUOTE: rachellove9 @ December 27, 2010 03:31 pm)
In the USA there is a store called "Five Below". All items there are $5 or under. I have seen headsets there. Not sure of the quality but might be worth looking into it.

ive never heard of that lol, maybe just in your area.
 
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