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D <tarb@bk.ru> wrote in
news:1192772769.894917.304120@v29g2000prd.googlegroups.com: 

> On Oct 19, 2:51 am, thanatoid <wait...@the.exit.invalid>
> wrote: 
>> D <t...@bk.ru> wrote
>> innews:1192739260.615539.278370@i13g2000prf.googlegroups.co
>> m: 
>>
>> <SNIP>
>>
>> > Thanks thanatoid for your explanations!
>> > A Sony ECM-T6 microphone and another desk-top microphone
>> > don't hum! A new Koss sb/45 headset and Philips SBC
>> > HM300 headset hum from their microphones.
>> > How to make Koss sb/45 headset microphone work?
>> > Best regards,
>> > Dima
>>
>> IIRC, any Sony mic with the prefix ECM is a quality
>> product - although even Sony is not what it once was,
>> sadly. That used to be a prefix for their professional mic
>> line, but that may have changed.
>>
>> Nothing which is NOW called professional IS - if it says
>> "professional" or worse, "professional quality", DON'T buy
>> it. If it's professional, you'll know it by where it is
>> sold and how much it costs. All "computer" microphones,
>> headphones, and speakers are TRASH and always will be.
>>
>> Koss was a very good brand 35 years ago. It is trash now.
>> The name was bought by some jerks - like it has happened
>> with MANY formerly good brands - and now they sell junk
>> with a formerly- good brand name on it. Put it in the
>> garbage where it belongs. 
>>
>> If you want a decent headset/mic combo that will work
>> properly and does not have wires inside touching where
>> they shouldn't etc., you will need to spend a fair bit of
>> money. I am talking Sennheiser, Beyer, etc. Hundreds of
>> dollars. NOT made in China shit.
>>
>> Much cheaper to get a gooseneck desk stand for your mic
>> and use the 2 separate devices. Easier on your head
>> physically, as well, and doesn't get in the way of
>> enjoying your coffee or vodka. (Or both together.)
>>
>> --
>> Waiting for the day when it is illegal to use anything but
>> Vista on any computer in the world.
> Thanks thanatoid for your suggestion!
> A table stand microphone requires to keep a mouth in one
> place, 2 centimetres from the microphone all the time to
> catch minimum background noise. A headset microphone does
> not require. Why does the hum appear from a headset
> microphone only, not from a separate even small and cheap
> microphone? Best regards,
> Dima
> 
> 

OK but this is my LAST reply.

A GOOD unidirectional microphone (like possibly your Sony) does 
NOT require anything like you describe. 5-10 cm is more than 
sufficient.

A gooseneck can be moved VERY easily, the best way is to screw a 
flange mount directly onto the desk (they're about $3) and screw 
on a gooseneck of your preferred length (with a mic clip) on the 
end on to the flange.

A good gooseneck is very stable, and $25 is certainly better 
than $200 for a medium-good headset, IMHO. But maybe you're very 
rich. I have heard things about the Russian Mafia ;-)

The reason your headsets HUM is because they are CRAP and wires 
are not properly isolated from each other. Borrow a $350 one 
from a radio station or a DJ or something and you will find out.

ANY set of walkman/iPod head/earphones and a decent 
unidirectional mic is the most cost-effective chat (or whatever) 
setup.

If you don't like goosenecks and don't want hum, get a $400 
Sennheiser headset and a $30 adapter so you can use it with your 
sound card.

Over and out.

Regards
t.

-- 
Waiting for the day when it is illegal to use anything but Vista 
on any computer in the world.