What's the best mic for ps3

[Str8mayhem84]

I am shopping for a birthday gift they want a new rock band mic for ps3 and I'm not sure what a good one would be your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Alternity]

XLR mics, but they can be expensive.

[intropee]

Singstar

Just my opinion.. been using it for 3 years and OD is easy for it.

[Alternity]

If you're into growling/etc and still want the right pitch to register, you're better off with an XLR mic than a USB one. If you don't I don't think it matters.

XLR mics are quality, studio mics. USB mics are for mr/mrs everybody. It all depends on what you want to do with it I guess. USB mics does not register the right pitch when growling (unless you have an exceptionnally rare voice)

[intropee]

If you're into growling/etc and still want the right pitch to register, you're better off with an XLR mic than a USB one. If you don't I don't think it matters.

XLR mics are quality, studio mics. USB mics are for mr/mrs everybody. It all depends on what you want to do with it I guess. USB mics does not register the right pitch when growling (unless you have an exceptionnally rare voice)

But why spend the money, if it's just RB & a birthday gift?
They need something that will get OD working every time and have fun...
Singstar is designed for singers... and the work way better than RB mics.

XLR mics are great.. I use them in my studio... I wouldn't use them for RB...
RB is not designed for those types of mics. trust me.. I know.

Save your money and go with RB mics or Singstar.. they will love it and the dual pack for Singstar is great for harmonies.

Just my opinion..

[Alternity]

But then again if he's into growling, USB mics really sucks for that kind of singing, so it really depends on him.

[Mackie]

XLR mics are great.. I use them in my studio... I wouldn't use them for RB...
RB is not designed for those types of mics. trust me.. I know.

Could you please elaborate on this? Because I beg to differ.

The standard Logitech mics use the same tech that's in their PC voice chat microphones. There not designed for a wide range of vocal frequency input. In my experience, the Logitech USB mics have a sweet spot for people with certain singing voices, preferably altos and tenors.

So people with singing voices that don't fall in to that sweet spot typically will have to a harder time keeping their multiplyer up. These will usually include people with deep voices, harsh or raspy voices, or growlers like alternity mentioned.

Ever since I made the switch to Xlr, the difference has been night and day as far as game recognition is concerned. I no longer was forced to sing in falsetto just so I could maintain my multiplier (I have a deep voice).
I will say though, that Xlr mics wouldn't necessarily make u sound better, it's more about a better gameplay experience.

One major drawback to Xlr mics is the need for a Xlr to USB adapter, which are usually sold separately. Sometimes they can be as expensive as the mic itself, especially if you're looking for one that's pre-amped. If you don't get one that's pre-amped you won't be able to hear yourself through your TV's speakers like you would with the standard game microphones. It would still work with the game, but your singing wont be amplified by the game. And that could suck, especially if you like hearing yourself with pitch correction on.

[tati81]

One major drawback to Xlr mics is the need for a Xlr to USB adapter, which are usually sold separately. Sometimes they can be as expensive as the mic itself, especially if you're looking for one that's pre-amped. If you don't get one that's pre-amped you won't be able to hear yourself through your TV's speakers like you would with the standard game microphones. It would still work with the game, but your singing wont be amplified by the game. And that could suck, especially if you like hearing yourself with pitch correction on.

I've already a XLR mike, can you suggest me a good adapter cable? Thanks ^_^

[intropee]

Could you please elaborate on this? Because I beg to differ.

The standard Logitech mics use the same tech that's in their PC voice chat microphones. There not designed for a wide range of vocal frequency input. In my experience, the Logitech USB mics have a sweet spot for people with certain singing voices, preferably altos and tenors.

So people with singing voices that don't fall in to that sweet spot typically will have to a harder time keeping their multiplyer up. These will usually include people with deep voices, harsh or raspy voices, or growlers like alternity mentioned.

Ever since I made the switch to Xlr, the difference has been night and day as far as game recognition is concerned. I no longer was forced to sing in falsetto just so I could maintain my multiplier (I have a deep voice).
I will say though, that Xlr mics wouldn't necessarily make u sound better, it's more about a better gameplay experience.

One major drawback to Xlr mics is the need for a Xlr to USB adapter, which are usually sold separately. Sometimes they can be as expensive as the mic itself, especially if you're looking for one that's pre-amped. If you don't get one that's pre-amped you won't be able to hear yourself through your TV's speakers like you would with the standard game microphones. It would still work with the game, but your singing wont be amplified by the game. And that could suck, especially if you like hearing yourself with pitch correction on.

Very interesting... I will look into this and thank you for pointing this out to me.
I stand corrected.

[Mackie]

I've already a XLR mike, can you suggest me a good adapter cable? Thanks ^_^

Well like I said the one I have is a cheap RadioShack one. It's not pre amped so, my voice isn't amplified through the game, so I wouldn't recommend mine.

The one I would recommend is the one fellow forum member Icemage actually endorses. It's called the .Icicle . It's pre-amped and even has a gain adjustment on the adapter itself. It's $40, so it's not too bad.

Keep in mind, that is just the adapter. You still need a long USB cable, usually the USB to mini USB kind