Logitech Desktop Microphone (980240-0403)

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 7 x 2 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00022TNHM
• Item model number: 980240-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 17, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Issue voice commands, record your thoughts, have live chats with audio and video--it's all possible with the Logitech Desktop Microphone for the PC. This high performance microphone uses noise-canceling technology for communications that are clear and powerful. And its stylish black design will look great on your desk.

Features:

• Noise-canceling microphone filters out unwanted background noise
• Convenient mute switch for privacy
• Microphone pivots on base to hold preferred position
• Optional monitor mount saves desk space
• Plugs into microphone input

Product Description

DT Mic

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Analog Version of USB Microphone, NOT Headphone that's pictured, June 4, 2006

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A. Kushnir (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Desktop Microphone (980240-0403) (Personal Computers)

This product is the analog version of Logitech's USB microphone, except that it has a standard jack rather than a USB connector. I've owned one for a couple of years and am quite satisfied with it. I use Skype/SkypeOut, and callers tell me that the sound quality is excellent. I've also used it for language courses (Rosetta Stone), and it works very well for pronounciation training. The mic does a good job of suppressing background noise.

It does take some experimentation to get good sound quality: you must position the mic so that it is about 12 inches from your mouth. Too close, and it picks up the sound of your breathing. Too far, and you will sound muddled and faint (probably because of noise suppression). You need to place it at least a couple of feet from your speakers and pointed away, or else your callers will hear an echo of themselves.

So summarize: This is a good analog microphone that requires some practice to get good results. To see what it really looks like, look up "Logitech USB Desktop Microphone" on Amazon.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's worth to spend the extra cash., December 21, 2007

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Mahalie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Logitech Desktop Microphone (980240-0403) (Personal Computers)

The only decent thing about this mic is that it looks alright and is easy to use. However, I usually had to keep the mic directly next to my mouth in order to be heard and the quality wasn't that great. The base of it is also very light so it moves around easily and often tips over. I'd highly suggest the Logitech USB Desktop Mic, which I've also used, and is much better for less than $10 more.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice mic for the price, February 28, 2007

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C. Lawton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Desktop Microphone (980240-0403) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this mic to use with my laptop computer (which has a built-in sound card) in order to record interviews with my children and stories for them to listen to later. We have already had a lot of fun with it for the $10 investment. It works fine for my low-end applications. I plugged it in and it worked right away. My voice sounded nice and clear, and was easy to understand, although a bit thin. I use the mic with sound-recording freeware I downloaded from the internet. The mic is not sensitive. I have to be fairly close when recording and set the software volume control as high as it will go. However, I was able to record in the same room that my son was watching television, and none of it came through on the recording. I have noticed that when saying certain consonants (especially h's, p's and c's), the mic picks up my breath and causes the recording to "clip." I am still learning the subtleties of positioning the mic and adjusting the software controls. I also recorded a bit of violin playing. It sounds clear, but definitely loses much of the richness, so I wouldn't recommend it for that kind of use.