If you care about audio, you probably already have headphones that you love. But if you want something to use with gaming, you may also find yourself shopping for a headset so that you can communicate with your friends in Overwatch or Counter-Strike. But the Modmic from Antlion wants to ensure you never have to give up your awesome headphones even during online gaming sessions.
The Modmic 5 is a $70 adjustable 3.5mm microphone that you can attach to almost any pair of headphones that you use. It comes with a case, multiple extra extension cables, and all of the required pieces to quickly affix the mic to at least three different headsets. But most important, Modmic 5 sounds great in every situation. And while the gaming-headset business is competitive and lucrative for many of the players in that space, Antlion is breaking out from that crowd by catering to the most dedicated audiophiles.
What you’ll like
Versatile with great sound
The Modmic 5 is the best headset microphone I’ve used, and its versatility means you can turn any headset you own into an excellent gaming communication device.
Antlion has upgraded the sound quality for the fifth iteration of its microphone, and it is wonderful for gaming or talking with friends over Google Hangouts or Skype. But the Modmic is actually a lot more capable than that. Sure, it’s ideal for gaming, but I plan to use this as my on-the-go recording mic when I’m traveling. That’s because it’s small and convenient (especially with the included carrying case), and the recordings sound professional.
While you will still likely get better results from dedicated USB microphones, the Modmic 5 will make your voice sound warmer and fuller than just about any…