Published 17 Feb, 2021
If you ve ever wondered why no one can agree on what makes a great gaming headset, it s probably because the way we interpret sound and audio varies from person to person. That s why I was so impressed with Nura s personalised Nuraphone headphones back when I first reviewed them at the end of 2018. Thanks to their clever, built-in audio wizardry, these headphones are able to measure exactly how you (yes, you) hear individual sounds, resulting in a tailor-made audio profile just for you. It s a great pair of headphones, but as a gaming device it was missing one key thing - a microphone. Happily, Nura have now created the Nuraphone Gaming Microphone, a standalone mic that plugs into the Nuraphone s charging port so you can chat to your mates online while you game, just like a proper gaming headset.
Is the new Presonus microphone all the transducer you need to make quality voice recordings? Music technology lecturer and author Stephen Bennett delivers the Audio Media International finds out…
Get the clearest comms in your lobby with a crisp gaming microphone
There’s nothing quite like the added vocal clarity offered by the best gaming microphone, whether you’re streaming, recording your own podcast, or you just want everyone to comment on your velvety voice when playing your favourite multiplayer games. And since we’re spending more time indoors on Discord and Zoom than ever before, now is the ideal time to upgrade and cut out all that background noise.
Even the best gaming headset, the Razer BlackShark V2, which boasts a particularly clean mic for an all-in-one solution, can’t keep up with a dedicated microphone. After all, these products are designed from the ground up to capture your voice as close to the way it sounds in real life as possible. Better yet, they’re becoming more affordable and accessible, with many falling below the $100 price tag and ditching
We round up the best gear to improve how you look in Zoom, FaceTime, or other video calls while you are working or learning from home.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people into homebound remote-work situations, often including video chat in apps like Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime.
If this has become a frequent part of your work life, it may be worth investing in some dedicated gear so you can be presented as well as possible to your colleagues, employer, and clients. A good webcam, proper lighting, and even an external mic can help your colleagues see you in your best and most professional light.