Skype compatible mics??

Question

For a job application, I need to use Skype. So far I've gone through two different headsets (one walmart brand and Philip's headset/webcam). Does anyone know of any mics that are compatible? The Philips headset had a white and black plugs, and my computer doesn't even have those plugs! I think they have to be green and red/pink. Please help!

Answer 1

Any headset is ok.  Any microphone is ok.

But, best results are derived by using a USB headset with built-in microphone.  And, USB headsets that incorporate digital signal processing (DSP) is even better for voice quality.

I have been using Plantronics DSP-400 and DSP-500 headsets over the past couple years with Skype with excellent results.  (I'm not sure if they have been replaced by newer models though).

http://plantronics.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...

http://www.plantronics.com/canada/en_US/...

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p...

But, there are really many, many makes and models to choose from.

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/S...

http://www.officedepot.com/textSearch.do...

Answer 2

As far as I know, you can use any microphone, just needs to be compatible with your computer.

You need to make sure you choose something that will work with your computer.

I use a mike/headset that goes through the USB port (the rectangular one) and it always worked fine.  The green and pink plugs usually go into a sound card in the back of your computer, and the headset will normally state it on the packet.

My headset is a Logitech USB mike/headphones, worked fine with Skype.

:)