AGPtek Professional Multi-Function Throat Mic Headset for PS3

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I found this mic while searching for "throat mics" in general. My main reason for buying this mic above all others was that it had featured a volume control and mute button, something all others seemed to lack.

In case you think that's not so bad here's a little something. If someone says they can't hear you well then you have to turn up the volume. If there isn't a volume control you have to talk louder, which usually ends up muffled or too loud.

I tested this with "Audacity" on my pc first. It showed that while it worked I couldn't hear my voice very well. I had greatest success when the mic was higher up on my neck, as far it could go.

I then tested it with my ps3 accessory settings. It showed about the same as before. I could hear my voice (clearer than when it was on audacity) but I could barely make out what words were being said when I heard the results... Also, while I was testing it on ps3 I had found that it picked up my breathing rather well (clearer than my voice when I wasn't talking). This figures as it is on your throat, where everything going through can be heard. (I haven't tried it, but I imagine that it can pick up your eating quite well too.) Not to mention that if you sneeze, cough, or move it around on your neck you can be heard clearly, so you'd best sit absolutely still (on that note: If you have a neck beard and you move around then you can hear it a lot on the receiving end...)

Pros:

+ It looks good (to me that's a plus)

+ It is adjustable to fit around your neck quite well

+ Long cord (so you can be anywhere in the room and still have it on)

+ Earpiece didn't hurt and it blocked outside sound so you could hear only the voices of other players' mics

Cons:

Lack of volume control and mute button

Muffled voice

Could hear breathing

Long cord (There is no way to keep it out of the way barring the twist tie that comes with it)

Have to sit still/ No looking around (your head has to be stationary so as not to make noise while it rubs on your neck)

In short it works, but is only useful if you're trying to mimic that muffled sound for something... You'd best search for a headset instead of a throat mic.