Mi Basic Wired Headset With Mic

5 stars on performance and value. As a noob it took me some time to figure out its workings, though. I found the supplied Operation Manual unhelpful, because it is structured neither by menu nor by use case, rather as a strange hybrid of the two; you can download a Reference Manual from Tascam's website, which is much better. The menu structure is opaque and poorly thought out. After the initial configuration, I ended up only using BASIC and MIC on a recurring basis. I use this unit with a RodeLink Wireless Lav, and a Rode shotgun (both powered), and a Tascam wired lav (that needs power). Each of these 3.5 mm output units can be used individually when plugged into Ext In 1/2 on the left side, with: 1. BASIC Input 1/2 ext_stereo (wired lav that needs power uses ext_power). 2. MIC MS Mode 1/2 Rec (to record on both channels). Then you can use the onboard microphones for ambient on channels 3 and 4: 1. BASIC Input 3/4 Mic 2. MIC MS Mode 3/4 Off. When I use combinations of these inputs, the wired lav that needs power cannot be used in XLR (phantom power is too high), so I still plug it into Ext In 1/2. That means XLR 1 and 2 are not available. However XLR 3 and 4 are available for additional inputs and sometimes I use all three this way, of course without the onboard mics. Powered sources (like the RodeLink and Shotgun) can be used through XLR 1 and 2, while maintaining inputs 3 and 4 for the onboard mics. Other menu settings (set and forget): MONITOR: Sel: Mix Output Gain: Line (must use an attenuator wire to the camera) INPUT: Limiter: On, usually as Link Lowcut: On, 40 or 80Hz RECORD: Stereo, BWF 24bit/48k, Dual:off SLATE: Head + Tail at -36dB

For the price range, this is really a good mic headset. It's basic, but it sounds good and the mic performs well, for those of us that need just that - a cheap but good headset. Nothing fancy, it just works, and that it does well.

Allowed me to use my headset with mic.

Great basic mic!

Your basic wired keyboard and mouse, works great

I will start off by saying I went from a HyperX Cloud Alpha S (wired) headset to these... The transition of sound is different and takes time getting used to. The headset is heavier than most, however hasn't given me any issues. The cushions can get warm, however can easily be replaced by the Wicked Cushions. The sound is great and the options with the EQ's are endless. In all, I believe this is a great headset for any gamer, music, or movie lover!

Fantastic headset. nice update to an already nice mic.

This is my second headset as mic quite working one first pair

The standard basic wired mouse & keyboard. Quality as advertised. No complaints.

This is the perfect Mic for wired applications. Great for interviews!