Antlion AudioModMic Wireless Attachable Boom Microphone for Headphones - Compatible with PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Any USB A Type

This is the second Mod Mic I've ever used, I didn't like the wires of the older Mod Mics. Mod Mics are still a bit new to me, never used them until I've recently upgraded my audio setup for my PC, I wanted to start with a new setup, mostly for longevity (Headphone + separate Mic), instead of traditional headsets. So far this is the most convenient Mic I've ever used, because of the seamless wireless connection and of the magnets.What's included:- Wireless Mod Mic (Nearly 8 inches)- USB Dongle (Slightly below 2.5 inches)- USB A to Micro USB charging cable (5 ft)- USB Extender cable, for the USB Dongle (3 ft, 4 inches)- Zipper carrying storage case- 2x Magnetic Base Clamp- 2x Sticky circle pads- 1x Sticky cable management holder (For your USB Extender cable, if you choose to use it(?))- User Manual/Pro Tips sheet- "Read this!" Installation Guide paperPros:1. You only have to pair the device once - For example, after you restart your PC for an update or something, the Mic and it's USB dongle will simply auto-reconnect and be ready to use without having you to do anything else.2. Wireless Magnetic Connection - Since the Mic is wireless with a magnetic connection, you can simply pull it off and stick it onto any metallic surface that is close to you. Such as your own PC's case, metal bars on or next to your desk, etc. I think it is useful for situations of when you don't want to wear the Mic, such as eating at your desk and you don't want to get your Mic dirty. All you gotta do is pull it off and stick it onto somewhere close to you, when you are done with eating or whatever else, you can just grab it again and pop it back on your headphones.3. Usage while Charging - You can also use the Mic while it is charging, for this reason, I recommend to anyone with the Mic to place it on the right side of their headphones. So that the charging port is facing down, it would feel a bit awkward to have the cable coming from the top, and that will force the cable connection to possibly bend and cause damage. But the Mic also comes with 12 hours of battery, so it is unlikely that you will run into the problem of charging it while using it, but mistakes can happen and sometimes we forget to charge it, so it would be a good idea to think ahead, just in case.4. Superb Voice Quality - All of my friends says my voice is a lot clearer than before, when I was using headsets. The Mic can go up to "1 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz" in sound settings.5. Plug & Play - No software installation required, just plug everything in and it is ready to go.6. A really long battery life - Self-explanatory.Cons (More like "Could be improved" or just inconvenience):1. Mute button requires some pressure - The mute button that is in between the 3 lights on the Mic requires quite a bit of pressure to be pressed down. You can't just lightly push the button to mute, If there's a level of pressure of between 1-10, with 1 being really light touch and 10 being enough pressure to push your whole head before it activates, I'd say it is at 7.2. A really solid adjustable Mic wire - That adjustable wire between (not sure what to call it) the 3 lights and the microphone itself at the front, it is a really solid piece of wire/tube, which is a good thing, but a bit TOO solid. The magnets that hold the Mic up is strong enough to keep it attached, but not enough from external pressure, such as from your hand. So when you want to adjust the mic position, you have to use two hands, otherwise, you would accidentally push the Mic itself off and it would fall off.Neutral:1. Mic Status - The 3 lights on the Mic indicates Connected (Blue), Muted (Red), and Charging (Yellow), you can't really see the status of your Mic unless you pull it off and look at it or look at the USB Dongle (Such as muted). You do get a USB extender cable to extend the reach of the USB Dongle, for if you don't want to plug it straight into your PC's USB ports. But if you don't want to use the cable, I would recommend that you plug the Dongle to the frontal or top side of USB ports that are on your PC case, if applicable. In case you don't want to plug it to the backside, where you can't see the lights on the Dongle to check status.A little addition I think that could make it slightly better:I think the USB Dongle should have a little magnet too, because when you're not using your mic (completely off), the dongle will just keep blinking until it is reconnected. So to prevent constant usage, they should add a little magnet to the dongle too, so that you can just pull it out of your USB port and stick it onto your PC case, then grab it and plug it back in when you're using your Mic again.Overall, I am very satisfied with this Wireless Mod Mic, I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is using Headphones + separate Mic setup and wants the freedom of choosing what you want to do with your Mic, it is a lot better than headsets. The Cons & Neutral aren't much of a deal-breaker to me, they are just things that could be improved to make it an even better Mic.

I switched from my Astro A50s (amazing headphones btw) to a pair of Sennheiser HD-650's for overall listening and gaming. I needed a mic to add on that would work well, be easy to use, and not be obtrusive. This is it. The mic attached to the HD-650s very easily and securely (comes with an additional mounting pad too), the battery lasts well over 10 hours of active use on a full charge, and the sound is great - I've had nothing but praise from those I'm gaming with. The setup was very easy and the hardware is quite robust. I was worried that the foam cover would be too large or that it would be too obtrusive overall, it is not. The dongle is GREAT because I have it plugged into my PC where I can see it in my periphery and when you mute it the mic and the dongle both turn red to confirm. Probably the best part of the whole thing really. The dongle also provides the only downside I've found, when it's turned off and put away/not in use the dongle still slowly flashes blue. It's very obnoxious, most the time I will leave it on and mute it so the dongle stays a solid red and isn't distracting. This doesn't make sense because they could easily turn it off or at the very least use the same pleasant 'breathing' pattern they use on the yellow light when it's charging. Totally worth the money though, I would buy again.

Overall this mic has been a great quality of life product for me. I can't understate how much versatility it provides being able to slap this on any pair of headphones I want. Audio quality is about the best you will get for an attached mic, and not being tethered to an extra wire (most of the time) is extremely convenient. There's just a few annoying issues that keep me from giving it a perfect rating.First off, micro USB? Are you kidding? This is the only piece of hardware I use that still takes micro USB. I can't just use one of the dozens of USB-C cables I have. No, I have to have one specific cable for this. It might as well be a completely proprietary cable as far as I'm concerned. Even the cheapest new hardware now has USB-C ports. Not only is this mic quite expensive but it was released well into the phase of most new hardware adopting USB-C as the standard. There's no excuse for this. It's just cheaping out on what should be a premium product.Second, the power button is awful. You tap the button to mute, which works fine, and hold to power on, but to power off you have to hold the button for 3 seconds and let go at the exact right time, otherwise it just doesn't work. The timing is extremely tight and even after owning this mic for 3 years, I still find myself fighting to turn it off for 30 seconds or so sometimes. Please just give me a regular power switch.Third, the mic sometimes just disconnects from the dongle and I have to redo the pairing process. This is quite rare, probably happens once every few months or so, but it's just another annoyance I'd rather not have to deal with.As a final note, regarding battery degradation, after 3 years of fairly heavy use and often leaving the mic plugged in when not using, it certainly feels like I have to charge the mic more often then when it was new. I couldn't give any sort of exact measurements for how long it lasts now compared to when I first got it, but I definitely find the mic dying at inconvenient times more often than I used to, and I spend quite a bit more time tethered to a cable as a result. Battery degradation is to be expected with any battery powered product really, so I don't hold this as a huge knock on the mic, but I would appreciate a better battery indicator than just a yellow light when it's low and maybe some battery health/optimization features to prolong it's lifespan, as well as making the battery easily replaceable.I really wish I could give this product a full 5 stars, but these issues keep me from having the fully seamless experience I think this mic should have at it's price point. It's so close to being something that "just works" and makes me wish it just went that extra last mile to achieve it.