Have plenty of headphones, but need to add a mic. Should I get a gaming headset for PC?

[Orion76]

I have a Topping E50 DAC, Topping L50 headphone amp, and tons of headphones and IEMs. But I need a mic to play a team based shooter (Hell Let Loose) on my PC. Should I get a gaming headset with built in mic, or is there a decent way to add a mic to my setup?
Thanks!

 

[staticV3]

Antlion Audio makes microphones that you can add onto your existing headphones: https://antlionaudio.com/

They come in wired USB, 3.5mm, and Wireless variety.

 

[someguyontheinternet]

I second the Antlion mic suggestion. I've been using the wireless version for 2 years now and it's pretty stable.

The controls take a bit to get used to since there is only one button and the on/off/pairing function is mapped via press duration.
I personally found attaching the mic to an elevated magnetic surface (the laptop stand in my case) more convenient compared to sticking it on my headphone.

 

[Orion76]

Thanks, I will check that out. The system for mounting the mic on any headphone works well?

 

[staticV3]

Thanks, I will check that out. The system for mounting the mic on any headphone works well?

Yes. It's very sturdy

 

[Rayman30]

Antlion Audio makes microphones that you can add onto your existing headphones: https://antlionaudio.com/

They come in wired USB, 3.5mm, and Wireless variety.

Been using one for a long time, they are very reliable, lucky enough to grab one on a cyber Monday deal.

 

[markanini]

I got a $10 Agptek lav mic Amazon, my setup sounds better than my friends $100+ setup.

 

[Dunring]

I second that, lapel mics are so convenient. With open back headphones you can position it so it doesnt pickup sound leakage too.

I got a $10 Agptek lav mic Amazon, my setup sounds better than my friends $100+ setup.