The best headset mic is now WIRELESS... and it SOUNDS GOOD?! - ModMic Wireless Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- AntLion Audio have OUTDONE themselves! This is the ModMic Wireless - and it actually stays in place better than previous models!
The ModMic Wireless features a uni-directional (noise canceling) and omni-directional (higher frequency response) capsule, one-press mute, and works with any headphones!
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MSRP: $119.95
Available in US, CAN, EU, Australia or worldwide from our site on Nov 27
Available in retail at Microcenter in the USA
Works with PS4 and Windows, Mac, and Linux but not Xbox.
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ffs... can we stop releasing new products with micro usb...
ya, 120 bucks and this pissed on it with a charging port that breaks easy. i mean they coulda used Micro-B or usb C
This
While I agree with wanting to move away from Micro USB on the whole, personally I have only ever once broken a micro USB connector in my entire life.. lol
well the problem is, they easily warp and get bent out of shape. resulting in those situations where if "the planets don't align" and you don't have it positioned just right, it doesn't charge the device. it's more an issue with the connecting piece than the port itself.
My thoughts exactly. I'll wait for version 2.0
How long does it take to recharge?
Finally! My Wireless VR Setup will finally be completed !
This is some good thinking!
what headset?
In on my 2nd I hear you !
Great now I’m stuck between a scarlet 2i2 w/ Audio Technica AT2020 or this beauty.
does the mic pick up audio leaking from your open-back headphones?
You could probably edit tha on the control panel
Did you add any EQ to the mic in post or is this the raw sound from it? It sounds freaking amazing. But, all ModMics have sound amazing.
Completely raw.
@@EposVox Are you absolutely positive? This sounds heavily processed and EQ'ed and no one else on TH-cam has this sound quality with this Mic. I'm not doubting that it's an amazing mic, but there's no way this was unprocessed/raw. It literally sounds like a USB condenser in this video, due to your amazing post processing audio skills which you're known for.
@@AnsiGaming I tend to agree this sounds heavily EQ'd and processed. I'm not saying Epos is dishonest, but it is possible his overall video pipeline could include standard denoise/compression/EQ that hasn't been taken into account.
Can you do a Wireless vs Mod 4/5(wired) test?
No Xbox support?? RIP I actually really wanted this :/
This being wireless (USB really) makes it a lot more useful IMO. I have a few friends who will be ordered to get this as their current microphones are placed way too far away and pick up so much ambient noise.
Yep, having the second wire was always a tad annoying
Great video, I want one of these now, lots of versatility it seems like
And ita only $100 USD!!!!!
@@PizzaPowerXYZit's going to cost me over $200 nzd sadly, with boom arms obstructing my view while gaming on the series x I can finally use my 3 channel audio mixer and talk to my friends using the Xbox app on pc
Can you use it while charging?
will this mic be good for Podcast TH-cam Live Streaming?
Nice but too rich for my blood, still rocking the Hyperx cloud 2's?
they killed themselves by shocking my wife's ears too much. She's on the SoundBlasterX H7 at the moment
so can you use it with the macbook pro 2016?
I have the bose qc35 and want to use it for sales calls
Can I use the modmic wireless with a goxlr, and also adjust the eq, fx, noise gate, compression ect for the modmic wireless just the same as I would be able to with a connected XLR mic connected to the goxlr?
Is your mic audio raw or is it processed? Some tests on this very mic doesn't sound like yours.
Man, so awesome. I have been looking for a wireless mic for AGES. Expensive, but so worth it.
Probably doesn't like the USB 3.0 port for the same reasons RF wireless keyboard and mice are advised not to be put on 3.0 ports too. Great review, man. Shared this with my friends who use modmics with their AKG headphones.
What's the reason?
@@mechanicalmonk2020 USB 3.0 interferes with RF signal
@@CoalitionGaming hunh, TIL. This led me to some very interesting papers. Thank you
I need this.
Barnacules knows a good gadget when he sees one.
ok a friend recommended this now that I saw a good review imma gonna get it for my oculus rift headset
any dac/amp you recommend for the HD6xx for gaming?
Which one is better? This or rode wireless go?
Wish you could have plug in wired headphones into the modmic. Or pair the headphones with Modmic's USB dongle. I suspect you'll need another dongle to handle the wireless headphones. Or will the modmic usb dongle handle the wireless headphones too?
I can't get my ModMic Wireless to be "Set up" in Ubuntu. The Bluetooth sees the dongle listed as a Antlion_Dongle_Sink but no matter if I try and re-pair it or hit "Not set up" ( which tries to connect it) it never gets set up.
how about a headset to go with it? a wireless one, any recomendations?
Should I get these for the PS4 or are they not worth it for PS4 alone?
What about sidetone from this mic? Is there any present? Is loud enough? It's extremelly important feature for any gaming mic/headset, yet you didn't mentioned it.
I find it helpful, but not "extremely important", especially given that most headsets are passing it up these days. This has no interaction with your headphones, so sidetone is mostly impossible. No, there isn't any.
@@EposVox Thank you very much for the reply. I didn't want to sound like a jerk :)... Personally I can't use headset without this feature but it's matter of taste probably.
I used to agree with you, but with most of the headsets I review not having it anymore and my current mixer making sidetone/loopback kinda problematic, I've gotten used to not having it
Guess its down to personal preference - personally find with open backed headphones its just not needed. Closed back its nigh on essential ;)
hey @eposvox! How has the ModMic held up since this review was posted? Could you please provide us a quick response on them?
Do you have the mic that far away from your face to keep it from peaking? I just got one in and it seems to peak even at a slightly elevated voice when positioned towards the corner of my mouth
Insant like for testing on linux, thanks for a great review too :)
Attaching the mic to your open backs will change the frequency response of that ear, if that is something that's important to you do not put anything on the open back grills for any headphone
any fix for lack of sidetone? cant hear my voice on my headphones when im speaking and i really like that function on some gaming headsets
should i leave always plugged the usb to make the mic run? or it will damage it over time having it always plugged?
hey,
does it need a soundcard, if you use a desktop pc? (for better quality - no noise)
Is this class compliant? Could IT be used with an iPad ? Tnx!
Looks great - but expensive. My only thought is do I need it? If I'm using decent wired headphones on my PS4 (using a Creative G6 for example) I already have a cable - one more won't hurt?? :p
any good open back 2.4ghz wireless headphones to pair these with?
Did he mention how the range and battery life are for this setup? I watched but didn't notice it but may have missed it.
They estimate 12 hours of continuous use. I've not had to charge it since getting it so... I'm guessing that's close, but since I can't verify I didn't feel comfortable mentioning. And I could not make it lose signal at all throughout my apartment. So.. a lot of range lol
Hi !
Does it work using the USB port on the Sound Devices MixPre 3 II ?
Would these work with my Turtle beach stealth 700? Cause the mic on it sucks
i have the wired mod mic that is fantastic ,but as i have wireless headphones so can i have a 2nd wireless mic as well on a pc windows 10
Yep! Shows up as a separate device
I have a Samson Meteor, but it doesn't work well at all with my loud clicky mechanical keyboard... I want to keep it for when I record my voice for videos and stuff like that, and this ModMic Wireless seems to be picking up less ambient sound, even in omnidirectional mode, but I have no idea how well it will work with my noisy keyboard...
Did anyone test it with a loud clicky keyboard? With CherryMX Blue/Flaretech Blue/Razer Green switched etc... ? I would like to know if it performs well with those. (I mean, it's not hard to do better than my actual microphone though)
HYPE, need this for my Senn head set
:D
So it's possible to have a good sounding mic that is wireless. Why do all wireless headsets have TERRIBLE mics then?
Good freaking question. Then again most of the wired ones do, too lol
iirc i read somewhere that when you have to send one signal which contains audio from and mic to your comp it can cause the bandwidth to become saturated which is why some wireless headsets are pretty bad. with this its just a mic to your computer so it has much more bandwidth
A lot of it I am sure comes down to cost, also majority of people who buy a headset over the headphone/modmic (Or variation there of) are not as...particular about getting the best. Usually it is about budget. If they put top notch drivers and mics they would have to charge closer to $400 USD for something like that. Even then though some quality parts might be overlooked or a corner cut to save a buck to increase that profit margin. Plus as was said typically you are sharing bandwidth when they are in a single cord and when they are not you usually do not have adequate shielding to prevent interference, again ensuring that you would, would continue to raise the cost, and bump it out of peoples range. There is little point in trying to make an end all headset when most enthusiasts will spend the extra and great headphones and then an add on mic or cad mic.
I might have missed it in the video but what’s the battery life on it and I think you mentioned the the receiver can also pair to wireless headphones as well or did I just misunderstand that?
Mis-interpreted the last bit.
EposVox ahhh thanks for the clarification that makes a lot more sense
Wow, thanks for testing it on Linux too! I'm probably getting this =)
Can it be connected to normal Smartphone with new aptx hd standard? would be great!
The mic should have an attachment function or something, like a lav mic. That way you could wear it under the shirt or something instead of having to depend on a headset. Get's a little uncomfortable after spending hours on end in Zoom conferences during a week.
Thank you. I just bought it through the link.
Mine picks up every single noice even with sensitivity slider on minimum and in unidirectional mode... This is pretty frustrating.
knowing how cheap the indeviduale parts are I jsut cant jsutufy the price, and it doesnt much better than my 10$ mic meant for inline headphonees (sadly my headphones go into an amp so inline doesnt work)
I was thinking but hey they look liek they can rotate up to mute but no its a button
so would rather just buy a pc38x
I love the quality, but the psh shh ttt sounds are really harsh and hurt my ears
Can i use it on my Phone too?
Leonit Was geht sie das an ye
Gonna get this for my AD700X and SHP9500S.
What is with that noisefloor?
I wish they made something similar to the vmoda mic that replaces the cable on headphones with detachable cable.
That wouldn't be anywhere near universal. Virtually all of my favorite headphones have different cables going into the cans
@@EposVox I know, It doesn't really have to be though because the other ones are. It would just be nice for the headphones that are compatible because it would be smaller, have less cables and you wouldn't have to have the magnet on your headphones.
EposVox Antlion could have the base Microphone + Headphone Cable being a 3.5mm and supply you with the adapters or you could buy it separate from them.
What res is this video? Fits on my screen perfectly
source is 4320x2160 but I think youtube scales it to 3840x1920 for the 4k option. It's a 2:1 aspect ratio, which most phones are moving towards.
Might get this for my VR headset
Wireless mic for my beyers dt770 pros.... sold! Im in.
Can it be wired so i dont have to recharge it i sit for long hours
Range?
so can you pair this to Iphone
Is there a way to connect it to our smartphones that have 3.5mm jack?
Not the wireless one, no. The normal wired Modmics can be
U can use them with every headphones that means I can use them with cloud 2 s n alphas ??
They work with literally any headphones
Can I hook up 2 Modmic wireless to OBS to have 2 people with a Mic?
Yes
@@EposVox thank you!
Is it working with ps4?
Any reccomendations for wireless headphones to use with it for streaming? I like the idea of being able to brb but still be able to talk halfway across my house. My mom always seems to have house chores for me when I'm streaming and I feel like it'd be kind of funny to be doing my laundry while narrating that I'm doing laundry to my viewers. Definately a lot of other things I could use it for, but for some reason that's what came to mind for me.
Hum, a bit expensive for me right now, but definitivly interested.
This is awesome!! Such amazing audio quality!!!
how's the noise floor?
compared to the wired mod mic and other desktop mics
Micro USB, _and_ it's heavier while still using the same sticky pads? My old modmic 5 could barely stay stuck for a week with those pads so if this is heavier then i'll pass
Not using the same sticky pads. Using upgraded ones that are way more sturdy, as said in the video. The wireless didn't budge during any of my testing, even when swinging my head around and etc - way more sturdy than the previous modmics
I bought the original version 1.0 mod mic.. I still have the original pad stuck to my headphones(that's what, 4? 5? years). If it's not sticking for you it's likely a problem with it's application or what you're attaching it to.
@@truckywuckyuwu might be climate too, if there's excessive humidity and heat it could affect the adhesive
So how will u use this with a phone ?
You don't.
Neat.
Does anyone know why I have a robot voice? I'm talking normally and my voice is getting robot af
Cause its to cheap
The only disadvantage I see with using this vs the ModMic 5 is that you can't use it on mobile because it's only USB. Maybe if it also used Bluetooth it would be more versatile.
The reason they went without Bluetooth was for a faster response time than what Bluetooth is capable of. Otherwise there would be more input lag.
@@jakev1341 I agree. I know first hand how laggy BT is especially when gaming but at least as a secondary option it would open up the possibility to use it on mobile also.
Give it a bit. There's a ton of people who like to tinker with popular products. Someone will hack some shit together to make it work.
@@SpykeZ0129 It would need a Bluetooth antenna so they would have to add more hardware through an adapter or something similar.
Only? How about already having an external DAC for your sound with no USB ports in it?
ModMic 5 @ OMNI: 30Hz-17,5kHz
Wireless @ OMNI: 20Hz-20kHz
so yep, the Wireless have a wider range/sounds better
to compare: Rode, Yeti .... and other pricerange 120-150 EUR have 20Hz-20kHz to.
You seriously think 20khz has ANY effect on your speaking sound???? You are not recording drums with it.
@@haiguyse Drums are not in the 20khz range... 20khz recording a high tone... so yes, record your voice, play it yourself and watch the equalizer
This wont work with my astro tr mixamp, i choose the USB mic and the mic wont work? Can some one help please
No, a USB mic will not work with your analog input mixamp.
@@EposVox thanks for the reply, I can confirm it works with the steelseries gamedac because that is what I'm using now, but i like the sound of the astro mixamp better, do you know why it works with one and not the other?
@@efnsick1035 You can't plug a USB microphone into the gamedac nor the mixamp, so I'm really not sure what you're saying works.
Would it work with just having headphones plugged into mixamp and USB mic plugged into second USB port?
Love your content and this could be even better if videos could be released daily (only if that's possible) :D
i just wanna know the battery life ? :)
13 h
Can you use it while charging?
only only have 3.0 and C-type ports on my desktop and laptop -_-
way too much >_>
the 3.0 issue is only for linux OS i believe he said
Don't be fooled, the mic does not sound like this out of the box. You need to process it using audition or any other software.
This is 100% unprocessed audio.
Ok I lied. I did knock down the gain -1dB because it was recorded a little too hot.
Otherwise nothing else was done.
modmic 5 still the best but if you like wireless then ok lol
Well personally I find it interesting because like many people I have an external DAC with no Mic in
only need the amiron wireless now
costly but... worth it for the vr ;-;
Oh! That does sound great 0_0
soooo how can headsets cant have a mic that good?
was going to buy it. until i heard you saying no xbox..
Damn that does sound good! :)
Prices are like that because apparently it's psychologically more appealing
Why does like low-key look like a movie though lmao
Lovely 2:1 aspect ratio :)
@@EposVox it's actually so friggin nice
Omg that's neat
nice but a bit pricey imo
Very cheap for a wireless mic of this quality, beats out many of my lavs in similar price range
but still expensive for those wanting a budget option I guess
@@EposVox "Very cheap" Ok dude. Talk about exaggerating, makes thing you've been sponsored.
Very cheap for what it is, yes. Being "sponsored" (not for this review) has literally nothing to do with the very obvious context of price market for wireless mics. Do your own research and you will come to the same conclusion.
@@lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI Wireless headsets can cost hundreds of dollars. I'm talking $300-$600
But I am using an external DAC. How am I supposed to plug it in?
??? You don't, you just run the mic separately via USB...
@@EposVox Why would I if I have highend DAC? This solution is terrible for someone like me. I doubt it can offer better quality via USB. Not to mention no control over the mic from my main sound source.
o_O Then it's not for you. A DAC would be for your headphones, mixer/interface for your microphone is ADC, if that's what you're referring to.
This doesn't affect what you use for your headphones, I was using it with wired headphones and a high-end DAC just fine. The lack of extra messy cables alone was worth it.
@Wyvyrias
The reason is trivial. We call things differently in my language.
Well we all know this audio is fake or edited
It’s not
Can confirm the audio does not sound like this out of the box.
who would buy this when you could get an audio technica at2020 for the same price and it will be 10 times better
Not having to have a giant mic in your face, freedom to move around, streams that aren't locked to a desk, supplementing the general headset experience, VR streaming, plenty more.
this is very very awesome
👍❤️
Thanks for watching!
I really dont know why but this mic sounds like pure garbage by me ;(
Charging dock for fuck sake!!!
In audio, wireless = lower quality. There is no way around this.
Not inherently, no. Especially when we're talking lower-tier "quality" levels such as this. The only way that actually applies is in terms of bandwidth where there isn't enough bandwidth to allow full-quality microphones - which is why wireless gaming headsets, even the most expensive ones, typically have some of the worst microphones.
But yes, it's a lower quality, but by being still way better than the vast majority of headset mics, the convenience tradeoff is generally well worth it. This isn't a studio mic.
(Although plenty of films and TV shows are done with wireless mics and you'd never know, hence my push-back against that being a universal rule)
@@EposVox Wireless means you will have to have all the audio processing including amps and ADC's housed inside the wireless piece. Space being a limiting factor on some thing that is supposed to be "mobile" and not take up to much space or weigh a ton. So while you can technically design a wireless microphone that has state of the art processing on the local end, you will be hard pressed to find any manufacturer which would do this.
Which matters if you're trying to get multi-thousand dollar microphones for completely uncompressed high resolution audio and need as accurate a representation as possible - but not when you're working with a little headset add-on mic that already has "sounds pretty good for a headset mic" quality and doesn't have much quality drop-off as a result.