Cyber Acoustics AC-850 Silver USB Stereo Headset/Microphone with In-line Volume Control

Cyber Acoustics is the technology leader in affordable computer audio and speech recognition/voice interactive microphones and headsets. Its goal is to provide the consumer products that offer the most features, superior design, and performance for their money.PRODUCT FEATURES:USB Connectivity;DNCT4: Direct Noise Canceling Microphone Technology;Stereo headset;Adjustable headband;180-degree microphone;Leatherette ear pads;Adjustable boom arm;Ambidextrous design (wear on right or left side).
Customer Review: Works ok and for OS X users
Pros: Cheap, solid construct Cons: hurts ears after prolonged use like 3 hours + Needs a driver anything above Mac OS 10.1 This is a perfect product for your PC gamer and anyone in general who does a lot of online conversing. Not suitable for people with larger heads or ears. For Macintosh/OS X users!! Here is a driver that will work for this headset. http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/11730/usb-audio-driver
Customer Review: Did not work
I received these on time and they did not work. Well, the microphone part worked, but the earphones didn't. Unfortunately, I accidentally stepped on them before I could return them, so I am unable to find out if they all don't work or just the ones I got.

Rode Microphones Podcaster USB Microphone

The RODE Podcaster is a USB-powered mic that is designed just for podcasting and other broadcast functions. Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio dynamic microphone with unparalleled A/D converters, so that the ...
Customer Review: Incredible microphone!!!
Absolutely incredible sounding audio!! I didn't have to purchase a pre-amp, mixer, pop-filter, etc. Simply plugged it in, and instantly began recording broadcast quality audio. Windows XP instantly recognized it (as a sound card). It also works perfectly on Vista after installing the driver from Rode's website.
Customer Review: I'm No Pro
Im no pro i just wanted a mic so that me and the homeboys could wreckshop, and so far this mic is working good no problems at all. Im using it on a Mac Book Pro and it recognized it as soon as i plugged it in. The recording quality of the mic seems great to me but like i said I'm no pro. So if you want a mic that sound good and is built to last this mic is where its at

6 LED USB Digital Web Camera with Microphone for Laptop Notebook PC

100% Brand new high quality USB night vision PC webcam with mic. Comes with software application for special effects and frames. 10x digital zoom with zoom control panel. Easy to install. Interface: USB 1.1/2.0 compatible. Heavy duty clip easily mounts on PC monitor or notebook without a scratch. High resolution COMS color sensor 24-bit true color. Built-in image compression. Powered by USB, no external power supply needed. Built-in high quality microphone. Adjust focus simply by twisting the lens for an incredibly clear picture. 6 white LEDs for night vision in dark environment. Take pictures and videos or send live images across the internet in real time video chat. Chat with your friends on MSN, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, Skype or net meeting with webcam features. Ideal for video conferencing and other personal communication. Supports Windows 98 / 2000 / NT / Me / XP/ Vista. BONUS ITEMS INCLUDED - LED Flashlight Keychain and Microfiber Optical Cloth (1 set per order)
Customer Review: Good quality image.
We use this camera to share my baby's life with my over seas parents, the only issue I have with it is the LED lights come on as we turn off lights even if the computer is off. So it feels like a spy thing, we solved with dark cloth like a little bird.
Customer Review: Not worth $11.99...Piece of junk
I guess you get what you pay for! Lousy image. Lousy sound. Buy a different product.

Logitech USB Desktop Microphone (Black/Silver)

Move up to true digital quality audio--without drivers to install or download. Includes noise-cancellation technology for better voice recognition and superior speech recording.
Customer Review: Flawless
Absolutely flawless installation and performance under both Vista and XP. Great product for Skype and other voice applications.
Customer Review: You will not be disappointed
The big concern with USB microphones is whether they get the gain right. Since USB is a digital signal, the audio digitizer has to be built into the microphone itself. If the gain is too high, and you get digital distortion, which is horrible. If it is too low, you get lots of noise. The designers of this mic picked just the right amount of input gain. This mic is perfect for voice. No, you won't get the nice, bassy proximity effect that you might get from many microphones, but you will get perfect clarity, excellent sensitivity (it easily picks up ambient sound when nobody is talking), and extremely low self-noise. This mic works perfectly with Skype, with your mouth about 12 to 18 inches from the mic (though using earphones is recommended, since this mic WILL pick up sound coming through your speakers.) Again, a very quiet (un-noisy), very clear mic, and since it is USB, the sound quality is totally independent of your computer's sound card (most of which are not very good). These qualities also make this mic ideal for voice recognition applications. The only drawback is that you don't get a lot of bass sound. So don't expect to sound like an FM DJ through this mic. But you will be heard loud and clear. Also good to know is that this mic is NOT meant for hand-held use. Handling noise will be very audible. The built-in MUTE button is a nice feature.

MXL USB.009 24-Bit Studio/Broadcast USB Condenser Microphone. Includes Desktop Stand, USB Cable, and Aluminum Flight Case.

MARSHALL MXL-USB .009 USB .009 BROADCAST MICROPHONE24-BIT A/D and D/A 96 KHZ RECORDING; 114 DB DYNAMIC RANGE; LARGE GOLD SPUTTERED DIAPHRAGM; USB 1.1 and 2.0 COMPATIBLE; ZERO LATENCY MONITORING; ANALOG GAIN CONTROL BEFORE A/D; HAND SELECTED COMPONENTS; USB POWERED; PLUG and PLAY WITH NO PREAMPS, MIXERS OR ;ANY OTHER EXTERNAL DEVICES REQUIRED; INCLUDES MICROPHONE, ALUMINUM FLIGHT CASE, DESKTOP STAND, STAND ADAPTER, 10-FT USB CABLE, CLEANING CLOTH, USERS GUIDE and MANUAL
Customer Review: Career builder
I have been in the voice-over business for 20 years and FINALLY, with the purchase of this microphone, am able to record from home, which opens up a whole new "other" world for me. I already have people clammering for work for me. AND ... I'm glad I waited as long as I did because this MXL USB.009 microphone only came out in spring '08 and has some great reviews so I knew this was the one for me. Several people have already asked about it because they are seriously considering getting one for their own home studios. Am most anxious to begin the next leg of my career journey with this mike onboard to help.

RocketfishTM - USB PC Gaming Stereo Headset with Microphone

Product DescriptionHeadset - 50mm neodymium driver. Microphone -67dbV/Microbar & -47dbV/Pascal +/- 4db Freq Response: Headset 20-20,000hz Microphone: 100-16,000hz
Customer Review: Worst build quality ever seen.
I bought this to conduct interviews with Skype. Literally 20 seconds out of the box I was adjusting the microphone and it broke in two. I can see the problem, very cheap components inside and old, brittle glue with tiny solder points to keep the microphone attached. Just junk... I've used dozens of headsets like this one and most of them perish from old age. This is the first one I've ever broken by adjusting and in the first moments of use no less. Cannot recommend against purchasing this unit strongly enough. It's back to Plantronics for me.
Customer Review: remember the good and the bad before buying this...
This stereo headphone-microphone USB set from Rocketfish has its plusses and minuses. It is well constructed and I have a feeling that this will last me a long time. Even the wiring connecting the earphones to the USB port is well constructed. The quality of the sound is excellent when I watch a movie on my portable laptop; and the earphones are extremely comfortable; they practically fit over my entire ears and this is quite good. On the other hand, there's that elasticized band. Yep, that band. Instead of just letting the headset rest somewhat loosely (or more loosely) on your head, Rocketfish decided to manufacture these headsets with microphone with an elasticized band in between your head and the top of the headset. Frankly, I find the band to be constricting; and after about an hour of watching a movie the band begins to make my head ache! I'm considering cutting off the band with scissors to make the headset more comfortable. Sheesh! I guess I might cut the band on just one end to see if this makes this more comfortable for me. That way it might be easier to repair the band if I actually surprise myself and decide I want the band after all! The headset and microphone come with a multilingual instruction booklet that spells everything out although for many people it will be intuitive as to how to use the volume control and more. The volume control is extremely easy and the microphone lets your voice carry to another person's computer quite well. Overall, this stereo headset and microphone combo is a good product that could stand some improvement to make it even better. Remember the good and the bad before you decide to purchase this item.