Headsets vs Desktop Mic for Commentary

[_Bandit_]

I'm currently in the planning stages of a fancy pants stream and I'm wondering if I need to shell out the cash for a fancy mixer and 2 or 3 nice headsets or if I could just get a Blue Snowball/Yeti or and AT2020usb and some okay sets of headphones. I know most high budget streams use headsets but this is all out of pocket. What streamers use desktop mics? Is it necessary to shell out the extra $$$ for the nicer setup?

 

[Flippy Flippersen]

Headsets are generally better if you want commentary for your tournament. Standing mics don't do as well in a room full of people.

If this is only for smashfests you can prolly get a snowball or something (would argue it's better cause everyone gets to talk that way)

That being said since this is a budget stream you don't have to buy the most expensive high tech mics. Just look for some cheap ones with good reviews

 

[20YY SS | Saiblade]

Headsets generally are better due to all the background noise that a standing mic would get. Keep in mind, you don't yet need super good headsets, you can get those later with money you earn for the stream.

 

[_Bandit_]

Headsets generally are better due to all the background noise that a standing mic would get. Keep in mind, you don't yet need super good headsets, you can get those later with money you earn for the stream.

Could you recommend me a good budget headset that would work well for this?

 

[20YY SS | Saiblade]

Could you recommend me a good budget headset that would work well for this?

Depends on your budget, haha.

Upon quick search I found some things:
$18
$25
$50
$60
$70
$87
$217
$355
$955

P.S. Lower price = Lower Quality, always keep that in mind.
P.S.S. The ones above 87 are just for ****s and giggles.

 

[_Bandit_]

What would be the best way to go about connecting two headsets at one time to my computer? I'm thinking two 3.5mm splitters but that seems pretty janky.