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Best USB microphones for high-quality Skype audio

I'm occasionally a guest on WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C., and it's been trying to convince guests to upgrade to USB Skype microphones instead of using lower-quality telephones for future interviews.

To help us pick the right ones, the good folks at WTOP, an all-news station that also broadcasts in Maryland and Virginia, have spent a month testing the best microphones to use with Skype in different price ranges.

Here's what their engineers found, according to Ari Ashe, an evening producer and reporter for WTOP Radio. They rated the audio quality on a scale of 1, a cell phone, to 10, a high-quality ISDN link often used to transmit audio from one radio station to the other, which CNET uses as well.

Between $10 and $40, WTOP looked at the Griffin iMic+ and the Logitech USB H530 , and concluded:

We highly recommend the Logitech USB H530 at this price point. It's a no-brainer. Logitech delivers a great pack for the punch at about $35. We believe if you're going to already spend $25, spend $35, because the the difference is that noticeable. The only shortcoming is that it is a consumer headset. A great one, but the broadcast gear is even better. On a scale from 1-10: Cell phone (1), Hard line phone (2), Logitech (6), ISDN (10). For us, this is an easy decision. The Blue Snowball blows away the Beyerdynamic MMX2. At $60, it is a better overall microphone than the Beyer at $79. The only drawback is that you'll need some headphones to plug into your computer with the Snowball. There will be some latency, which is essentially some overlap between the microphone and headphones where you may hear yourself briefly. However, it is a minor issue that is momentary. And with an old pair of headphones lying around, you'll all set to go. You'll run into the same problem with the Samson C01U, and the improvement, if any, above the Snowball, isn't worth the price difference. On a scale from 1-10: Cell phone (1), Hard line phone (2), Logitech (6), Bever (6), Snowball (7.5), Samson (7.5), ISDN (10). The Blue Yeti : Like the Snowball, this is from Blue Microphones. And again, like the Snowball and the Mikey , we are very impressed with this product. The Yeti delivers a sound that's a small notch above the Snowball. It's nothing a listener will notice, but one that any TV or radio professional will notice. The construction of this microphone is also a step up from the Snowball.

Audio Technica Microphone Shock Mount | USB Microphones

Attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through mic stands, booms and mounts. Accepts cylindrical and tapered microphones. Permits easy microphone insertion and removal without detaching mic cable. Compatible with 5/8′-27 threaded stands. A Word About Audio-Technica Audio-Technica has been dedicated to advancing the art and technology of electro-acoustic design and manufacturing since 1962. From a beginning in state-of-the-art phono cartridges, A-T has expanded over the years into high-performance headphones, microphones, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. In each new area the goal has been to create innovative, problem-solving products. The results of these engineering and production efforts can be seen in the effective use of A-T products in a broad spectrum of applications. Audio-Technica microphones, for example, are found in daily use in major broadcast and recording studios, and relied upon by top touring musicians. A-T mics are chosen for important installations and major events, such as the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, the Super Bowl, World Cup Soccer and the Olympics. Whether in the home, or in schools and universities, boardrooms, council chambers or places of worship, Audio-Technica products are providing superior performance and exceptional value worldwide.

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