{"id":1340,"date":"2024-01-04T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T08:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/uncategorised\/headset-microphones-for-podcasting\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:04:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:04:53","slug":"headset-microphones-for-podcasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/headset-microphones-for-podcasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Headset Microphones for Podcasting: Ultimate USB Headset Mic Roundup!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A good USB headset microphone is the simplest way to start recording your voice. From online calls to podcast recordings, a headset can get you up and running in minutes. They require no stand and little mic technique. Here, I&rsquo;ll look at some of the best USB headset microphones on the market for podcasting, YouTube, or call recording. <\/p>\n\n\n    <style>\r\n        .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-basic-light.--jtoc-has-custom-styles {\r\n            --jtoc-numeration-suffix: \". \";\n--jtoc-numeration-color: #adadad;\n        }\r\n\r\n            <\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"wpj-jtoc\" class=\"wpj-jtoc wpj-jtoc--main --jtoc-the-content --jtoc-theme-basic-light --jtoc-title-align-left --jtoc-toggle-icon --jtoc-toggle-position-right --jtoc-toggle-1 --jtoc-has-numeration --jtoc-has-custom-styles --jtoc-is-unfolded\" >\r\n\r\n    \r\n    <!-- TOC -->\r\n    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toc \">\r\n                                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header\">\r\n                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header-main\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--title\">\r\n                        <span class=\"wpj-jtoc--title-label\">Table of contents<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-box\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle\"><\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--body\">\r\n                        <nav class=\"wpj-jtoc--nav\">\r\n                <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-sennheiser-pc-7-usb-headset-24\" title=\"Sennheiser PC 7 USB ($24)\" data-numeration=\"1\">Sennheiser PC 7 USB ($24)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-sennheiser-pc8-2-usb-70\" title=\"Sennheiser PC8.2 USB ($70)\" data-numeration=\"2\">Sennheiser PC8.2 USB ($70)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-jabra-evolve-20-uc-stereo-wired-headset-nbsp-60\" title=\"Jabra Evolve 20 UC ($60)\" data-numeration=\"3\">Jabra Evolve 20 UC ($60)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-logitech-h390-23\" title=\"Logitech H390 ($23)\" data-numeration=\"4\">Logitech H390 ($23)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-jabra-uc-voice-550-ms-duo-60\" title=\"Jabra UC VOICE 550 MS Duo ($60)\" data-numeration=\"5\">Jabra UC VOICE 550 MS Duo ($60)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-logitech-h540-usb-headset-40\" title=\"Logitech H540 USB ($40)\" data-numeration=\"6\">Logitech H540 USB ($40)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-sennheiser-pc-8-usb-internet-telephony-on-ear-headset-28\" title=\"Sennheiser PC 8 USB ($28)\" data-numeration=\"7\">Sennheiser PC 8 USB ($28)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-what-s-the-best-headset-microphone-on-the-test\" title=\"What\u2019s the Best Headset Microphone on the Test?\" data-numeration=\"8\">What\u2019s the Best Headset Microphone on the Test?<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-best-gaming-headsets-for-podcasters\" title=\"Best Gaming Headsets for Podcasters\" data-numeration=\"9\">Best Gaming Headsets for Podcasters<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#modmicusb\" title=\"Best Headset Mic Headphone Attachment\" data-numeration=\"10\">Best Headset Mic Headphone Attachment<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-what-are-we-looking-for-in-a-good-headset-microphone\" title=\"What Are We Looking for in a Good Headset Microphone?\" data-numeration=\"11\">What Are We Looking for in a Good Headset Microphone?<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-why-usb-headset-mics\" title=\"Why USB Headset Mics?\" data-numeration=\"12\">Why USB Headset Mics?<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><\/ol>            <\/nav>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-usb-headset-microphones-for-podcasting-in-2024-prices-costs-amp-features-compared\">Best USB Headset Microphones for Podcasting in 2024: Prices, Costs, &amp; Features Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to offer a bit of my own input into what I think of them, and I&rsquo;ll provide an audio sample from each so that you can judge for yourself. I talk more about <strong><a href=\"#h-what-are-we-looking-for-in-a-good-headset-microphone\">what I&rsquo;m looking for in a good headset mic<\/a><\/strong> later on, but figured you&rsquo;d want to jump straight into the recommendations first. So let&rsquo;s get cracking&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>A quick heads up: we use affiliate links in this best USB headsets roundup. We may earn a small commission should you choose to buy through them, though never at any extra cost to yourself!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-sennheiser-pc-7-usb-headset-24\"><a name=\"senn7\" data-lasso-id=\"8252\" href=\"\"><\/a>Sennheiser PC 7 USB Headset ($24)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/sennheiser-pc-7-usb-mono-usb-headset-for-pc-and-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy the Sennheiser PC 7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/09b039f7\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"sennheiser pc 7 headset\" class=\"wp-image-53216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-924x1024.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-768x851.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-290x321.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-350x388.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-445x493.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-635x704.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-580x643.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-700x776.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-890x986.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7-1270x1407.jpg 1270w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sennheiser-PC-7.jpg 1286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small unit and light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-ear only design, leaving an ear free to monitor your own voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not quite as solid as the larger Sennheiser but this feels like it&rsquo;s designed to be a light, quick on-and-off headset for taking calls easily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very light and comfortable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very nice quality, quite balanced to my ear, as you&rsquo;d expect from top brand Sennheiser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very steady levels and safe from plosives, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the best options as a budget headset microphone, in my opinion. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-sennheiser-pc8-2-usb-70\">Sennheiser PC8.2 USB ($70)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"8256\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/sennheiser-pc-8-2-headset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy the Sennheiser PC8.2 USB<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/2fa8b97e\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build-0\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sennheiser PC8.2 CHAT\" class=\"wp-image-19650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-768x1138.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-290x430.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-350x519.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-445x659.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-635x941.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-580x859.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82-700x1037.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sennpc82.jpg 812w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solid build<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padded headband<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sits snugly on head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-line controls <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not the most adjustable of mic boom arms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio-0\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimal background signal noise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does a decent enough job picking up the voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quite prone to plosives due to limited mic positions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-jabra-evolve-20-uc-stereo-wired-headset-nbsp-60\">Jabra Evolve 20 UC Stereo Wired Headset&nbsp;($60)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"8257\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/jabra-evolve-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy the Jabra Evolve 20 UC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/f9d233e1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build-1\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jabra evolve headset\" class=\"wp-image-19652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-672x1024.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-290x442.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-350x533.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-445x678.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-635x967.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-580x883.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve-700x1066.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jabra-evolve.jpg 763w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slightly flimsy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No padding on headband<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited mic boom flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-line control with volume and mute buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio-1\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sounds a bit phone-like, unfortunately. Difficult to make a case for choosing this one above some of the other options listed here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-logitech-h390-23\">Logitech H390 ($23)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"8258\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/logitech-h390\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy the Logitech H390<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/fa4f5a5e\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech H390\" class=\"wp-image-19653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-290x277.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-350x334.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-445x425.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-635x606.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-580x554.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-700x668.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390-890x850.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/logi-h390.jpg 926w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build-2\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quality build<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable with headband padding and ear cushions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited mic boom arm flexibility <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio-2\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not the best &ndash; a bit &ldquo;tinny&rdquo;. Likewise, it&rsquo;s difficult to make a case for choosing this one above some of the other options listed here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-jabra-uc-voice-550-ms-duo-60\"><a name=\"jabra\" data-lasso-id=\"8259\" href=\"\"><\/a>Jabra UC VOICE 550 MS Duo ($60)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/jabra-uc-voice-550-duo-corded-headset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy the Jabra UC Voice 550<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/aef4d7dd\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-222x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jabra UC VOICE 550 MS Duo\" class=\"wp-image-53221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-756x1024.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-768x1040.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-290x393.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-350x474.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-445x602.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-635x860.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-580x785.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-700x948.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550-890x1205.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/jabra-uc-voice-550.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build-3\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A mixed build &ndash; nice add-ons, such as padding, but other parts feel flimsy, such as the mic arm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mic is not very easily adjusted &ndash; too springy and unresponsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio-3\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After a few tests I was still getting a lot of plosive effects &ndash; I perhaps could have spent more time on position, but the recording shows the results I received after far more fiddling than any of the others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-logitech-h540-usb-headset-40\"><a name=\"logitech\" data-lasso-id=\"8261\" href=\"\"><\/a>Logitech H540 USB Headset ($40)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/logitech-high-performance-usb-headset-h540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy the Logitech H540 USB<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/e74f9b0e\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"logitech h540 usb\" class=\"wp-image-53224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-290x438.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-350x529.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-445x672.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-635x959.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-580x876.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-700x1057.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540-890x1344.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logitech-540.jpg 941w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build-4\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very high build&nbsp;quality of the group &ndash; big and chunky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padded headphones and headband<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The microphone arm is solid, easily adjusted and kept to the side of your mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volume\/mute buttons on the headset itself &ndash; causes noise in use and hard to find<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio-4\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sounds a little bassy, and just a touch muffled to me, but decent quality. Again, good brand, Logitech, so reliable quality. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite the reliable mic arm, I found the volume increased\/decreased a fair bit with movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-sennheiser-pc-8-usb-internet-telephony-on-ear-headset-28\"><a name=\"senn8\" data-lasso-id=\"8264\" href=\"\"><\/a>Sennheiser PC 8 USB Internet Telephony On-Ear Headset ($28)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/sennheiser-pc-8-usb-stereo-usb-headset-for-pc-and-mac-with-in-line-volume-and-mute-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy the Sennheiser PC 8 USB<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/48c4ffb2\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"sennheiser pc 8 best usb headset mic\" class=\"wp-image-53226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-964x1024.jpg 964w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-768x816.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-290x308.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-350x372.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-445x473.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-635x674.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-580x616.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-700x744.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8-890x945.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sennheiser-pc8.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-build-5\">Build<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good, solid build quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mic arm is very simple, very nice &ndash; easy to adjust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No padding on the head-band, but a wide area to keep it comfortable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feels quite secure on the head<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-audio-5\">Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A great quality podcast headset microphone, very low noise, and conveys a decent richness of voice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By far the most reliable recording with regards plosives &amp; sibbilants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-what-s-the-best-headset-microphone-on-the-test\">What&rsquo;s the Best Headset Microphone on the Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to admit, for the most part, the quality of the headset mics on test were pretty high, considering how much they cost. It&rsquo;s not entirely surprising, though, since I did a bit of research around good headsets before ordering in the competitors above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are three that it&rsquo;s hard to make a case for buying. <strong>The Jabra 550, Jabra Evolve 20, and the Logitech H390 all had disappointing levels of sound quality.<\/strong> For the average price of headsets in this roundup, you can definitely get a better sound. To my ear, I&rsquo;d pick out the Sennheiser PC 8 headset microphone as the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-usb-headset-mic\"><strong>Best USB Headset<\/strong> Mic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/sennheiser-pc-8-usb-stereo-usb-headset-for-pc-and-mac-with-in-line-volume-and-mute-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sennheiser PC 8 USB Headset<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-2nd-best-headset-mic\"><strong>2nd <\/strong>Best Headset Mic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/logitech-high-performance-usb-headset-h540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logitech 540 USB Headset<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the Sennheiser headset mics performed nearly identically in terms of audio quality. The PC 7 is pretty useful if you prefer to have one ear free to monitor your own voice, which is a definite plus to many. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the PC8 is my pick for the best headset microphone here, because I prefer the comfort of listening to my interviewees with both ears and the steadiness&nbsp;that comes with being planted well on both sides of my head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also really like the build style, which is a mix between good quality and minimalist. The mic arm is nice and easy to adjust, while the earphones are very comfortable and don&rsquo;t block out too much sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking to get started in podcasting quickly and easily, but still pump out great audio quality episode after episode, then I&rsquo;d heartily recommend the Sennheiser PC 8 headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s worth noting that both the Sennheiser PC 8 and the Logitech 540 have been around for a few years, and they&rsquo;re not always easy to find, depending on where you are in the world. If you&rsquo;re struggling with availability, consider the <a data-lasso-id=\"8273\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/sennheiser-pc-8-2-headset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sennheiser PC8.2 CHAT<\/a>, instead. Remember you&rsquo;ll find sound samples in the main part of the roundup, above. So have a listen and see what you think! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-gaming-headsets-for-podcasters\">Best Gaming Headsets for Podcasters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a high-end headset and don&rsquo;t mind paying a little more, look no further than the world of video games. Good audio quality has become a must in online gaming and streaming, and you&rsquo;ll find a lot of premium options in this category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst we&rsquo;ve not tested out these models ourselves just yet, we&rsquo;ve heard a lot of good things about them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/steelseries-arctis-nova-1\/\"><strong>SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset<\/strong> <strong>($40)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/razer-barracuda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming &amp; Mobile Headset ($100)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/audio-technica-ath-g1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audio-Technica ATH-G1 Premium Gaming Headset ($170)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"modmicusb\">Best Headset Mic Headphone Attachment: The Antlion ModMic USB 2<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1068023593?h=5b8d375e6a&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Antlion Modmic USB 2 &amp; Uni 2\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you already own a decent pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-headphones-for-podcasting\/\">over-ear headphones<\/a> but still want the simplicity of a headset microphone? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, then check out the Antlion ModMic USB. This handy device will turn your favourite headphones into a great USB headset mic. You can usually pick one up brand new for around $85\/&pound;80. Check out our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/modmic-usb-review\/\">Antlion ModMic USB review<\/a> for the lowdown, and here is a sound sample, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>&#128073;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/modmic-usb-2-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy the Antlion ModMic USB 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-what-are-we-looking-for-in-a-good-headset-microphone\">What Are We Looking for in a Good Headset Microphone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, with the recommendations themselves out of the way, let&rsquo;s dig a little more into what makes a &ldquo;good&rdquo; USB headset mic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this showdown, I&rsquo;m looking primarily at audio quality. That&rsquo;s the main yardstick by which each podcast headset will be judged, as that&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re looking to deliver in the final product: our podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, there are other things that we look for in good headsets. Build quality, for one. There&rsquo;s little point in having a great-sounding headset mic if it falls apart after three recording sessions. So I&rsquo;ve commented on how well they&rsquo;re made and the quality of their components, hoping to refine the list down to long-lasting USB headsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also looked at comfort. I&rsquo;ve used some pretty uncomfortable headset microphones over the past few years, and it does have an effect on your podcast quality. When your head&rsquo;s hurting due to poorly made earpieces or a hard little headband, then you&rsquo;ll fidget and lose concentration. Neither is great for your podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve mentioned anything else that&rsquo;s unique about the USB headsets, but rest assured, audio quality is first and foremost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In saying that, there we get a lot of requests for advice on cheap headsets, for folks on a budget. So I&rsquo;ve also pointed out which ones might be a little lower on the quality scale but are particularly good value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-why-usb-headset-mics\">Why USB Headset Mics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainly, USB headset mics are by far the most common build. They&rsquo;re also the simplest to use, and that&rsquo;s the crux of what we&rsquo;re aiming at here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll find headsets that plug in via a 3.5mm connection (the same as your earbuds), but these are a lot less common, AND a lot more temperamental in terms of their sound quality. You&rsquo;d need a pretty good soundcard on your computer to make these work well for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get XLR headset mics, but these require an additional piece of kit (like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-usb-audio-interface\/\">USB Audio Interface<\/a>), so they&rsquo;re just not really worth it. If you&rsquo;re going down the XLR route, there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/the-best-podcasting-microphones-on-the-market\/\">better mic options<\/a> out there.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <a data-lasso-id=\"8244\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/planning\/how-to-start-a-podcast\/\">starting out in podcasting<\/a>, I&rsquo;m a big fan of the &lsquo;start small&rsquo; approach. Too many people dive in headfirst, spending a whole lot of money on digital recorders, XLR mics and mixers, creating a home studio of their own to boost their podcasting efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this can result in really excellent audio quality, it also introduces a whole load of complexity. And, to me, complexity gets in the way of &lsquo;just doing it&rsquo;, as our tick-based sporting friends would say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To a beginner, it puts up barriers, lengthens the recording process and makes it pretty likely you&rsquo;ll never get into the swing of releasing regular content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this end, I think one of the best ways into podcasting is to get yourself a good USB headset microphone. To be clear, that means a headset with mic attached via a little arm, so the microphone sits to the side of your mouth. This combined form means they&rsquo;re super easy to use, they&rsquo;re generally pretty inexpensive, and serve double duty by being great tools for <a data-lasso-id=\"8245\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/recording-skills\/best-tools-for-recording-a-podcast-online\/\">recording a remote call<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better, USB headset mics generally require little to no extra gear, like a mic stand or extra cables. They even take care of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/recording-skills\/mic-technique-for-podcasters\/\">mic technique<\/a>, since the mic follows your head, no matter where you move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, they&rsquo;re always connected and always easy. You can record new episodes in no time, with no barriers. This means you&rsquo;ll be putting out your weekly episode with ease and regularity. Achieving that aim will put you far ahead of those with much better kit, but less regular content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-best-usb-headset-guide\">Best USB Headset Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully that&rsquo;s helped get you up and running with the perfect USB headset mic for your needs and budget. Here are a couple of handy follow-up resources, too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/the-best-podcasting-microphones-on-the-market\/\">Don&rsquo;t think a USB headset mic is right for you? Check out your other options<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/editing-production\/best-podcast-editing-software\/\">Find the perfect software to record and edit your podcast<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good USB headset microphone can make podcasting much easier AND less expensive. 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