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Ask HN: Decent quality mic for web conferencing?

3 points by mxxx ↗ HN
Howdy,

Anybody got a recommendation for a not-crazy-expensive but decent quality microphone for doing web conferencing. Specifically one that can be used around a board table?

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gtirloni
Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone
rahimnathwani
The MXL AC-404 boundary mic is exactly what you need. I bought a couple used on eBay for about 40USD each. I keep one on my desk at home, and on in my laptop backpack.

More info here: http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/web-conferencing/AC-404/

It connects to your computer via USB, and it has a 3.5mm socket for you to attach your speakers (assuming you're not using your laptop's built-in speakers).

vfulco2
Anything by Rode. Love their stuff and am usually very critical.