Gaming Microphones

Gaming microphone - Optimal online communication

A gaming microphone is an indispensable addition to any gaming setup, whether you're a professional e-sports athlete or just someone who loves to game in their free time.

If you're in the situation where you're establishing a career as an influencer specializing in gaming and are gradually building a studio setup in your own home, you won't be able to avoid thinking about buying a gaming microphone for that purpose.

Fortunately for you, we have a solid selection of gaming microphones that all offer some exciting possibilities, which you can enjoy for many hours.        

5 things to consider before buying a gaming microphone 

If this is your first time purchasing a gaming microphone and you are therefore unsure about the wide selection of gaming microphones we have on our site, don't worry.

We will enlighten you about the many different gaming microphones available on the market and their corresponding functions.

We will also cover the various connection types available for gaming microphones, their directivity and sensitivity, and whether you want to buy a gaming microphone with a microphone arm or not.

By hanging on here, you'll become an expert on gaming microphones before you make the decisive purchase for your gaming room.   

#1 - Types of gaming microphones and their functions 

As gaming continues to spread worldwide, it has also meant that the manufacturers behind gaming microphones have had to keep up with the development to meet the many requirements that come with using a gaming microphone.

There have been more compact solutions in the form of smaller gaming microphones, which can be ideal for you if you don't have much space in your room to start with.

You can thus buy a gaming microphone with an arm or a gaming microphone with a corresponding stand, so it stands still and stable while you make your audio recordings for your livestreams or talk with players online.

If you also plan to create podcasts, then a gaming microphone suitable for both podcasting and streaming could be a perfect purchase for you.

Here are some features that can be found in gaming microphones: 

• Pop filter. This helps reduce noise so it is not captured by the gaming microphone while you're using it.  
• Shock mount. Most gaming microphones come with shock mounts that help minimize background noise.    
• Plug and play. With a gaming microphone that has a plug and play function, you don't have to worry about installing any accompanying drivers for it. Just plug it in and get started. 
• Adjustable stand. Most gaming microphones have an adjustable stand, so you can adjust your gaming microphone to your liking. 
• RGB-lighting. Some gaming microphones are available with RGB lighting that creates beautiful light effects in different colors while you use it.  
• Mute button. This helps turn off your gaming microphone when you're done using it after recordings. 
• Volume control. On the side of a gaming microphone, you can adjust the volume using a knob designated for sound. 
• Gooseneck. Some gaming microphones come with a gooseneck, allowing you to adjust it however you want.

As you can see, there are many options to find among the different gaming microphones available on the market, and you can read more about them by checking each one out on our site, so you are sure to find the right gaming microphone you want to buy.     

#2 - Connection types for gaming microphones

There are various ways to connect a gaming microphone to your computer.

There is the traditional way with a gaming microphone that has a corresponding cable with a 3.5 mm plug, which should be plugged into the computer's jack input.

There are also gaming microphones that use a USB cable, which you can connect to your computer's USB-A port, but there is also the wireless option via Bluetooth functionality over Wi-Fi.

So it will be up to you to figure out what fits best for your gaming setup.  

#3 - Directivity in gaming microphones

Directivity in microphones has to do with the recording types in the audio recordings made with them.

This also applies to gaming microphones, and you'll do yourself a favor by checking the directivity in the gaming microphones we have in our selection.  

Here are some examples of the different directivities found in gaming microphones: 

• Bi-directional. It is suitable if you want to conduct interviews.
• Cardioid. This is the sensitive recording type that captures all sound around you.
• Omni-directional. It helps capture sound from all angles.
• Stereo. Allows you to record in stereo.

It should be noted that some gaming microphones allow you to switch between the different recording types, which you can read more about in the individual microphones here on the site.. 

#4 - Sensitivity (dB) in gaming microphones

The gaming microphones available on the market vary widely in their sensitivity, which is measured in decibels.

If you care a lot about the sensitivity of your upcoming gaming microphone, it is recommended to look into the specifications of the various gaming microphones so you buy the right model with the proper sensitivity.   

Here are some examples of decibel levels you find in gaming microphones:

• 23 dB
• 30 dB
• -30 dB
• 32 dB
• 38 dB
• -38dB
• -42 dB
• -45 dB
• -58 dB

The number indicates how much, or how little sound can be picked up by the microphone, and how loud you can, for example, speak before the microphone starts to crackle and similar issues. 

#5 - Gaming microphone with arm

A gaming microphone with an arm can provide you with great flexibility while making your recordings.

You can adjust it freely so that it suits your height.

If you do not need a gaming microphone with an arm, especially if it doesn't suit your studio in terms of space, you can simply buy a gaming microphone without an arm.