Logitech Wireless Microphone

by Logitech

Product Features

• Cordless digital microphone for greater freedom and higher quality voice reproduction
• Authentic, professional design gives heightened realism and a more immersive experience
• More than 20 hours of battery life
• 2.4 GHz wireless technology for easy set-up and a 30-foot range
• Works with most popular music games

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001I8ZQZC
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 4 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 1, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,945 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #5 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Microphones
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Everybody has an inner rockstar waiting to be set free, and the Logitech Wireless Microphone will help to make it happen. Whether you are jamming out by yourself, or leading your band to greater heights, this high-quality, professionally-styled cordless microphone lets you own the stage.

You were born to perform. So don't let a corded microphone cramp your style. The next time you get “the band” together to play your favorite music game, grab the professionally styled Logitech Wireless Microphone and own the stage. It features high-quality digital audio, a design that's every bit as authentic as the mics the pro use, and 20+ hours of battery life so you can perform encore after encore without having to worry about changing batteries. Play with the Best.

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Key Features

				Cordless, digital microphone Allows greater freedom during gameplay, and delivers high-quality voice reproduction.
				Authentic, professional design Offers a heightened sense of realism for a more immersive experience.
				20+ hours battery life Lets you perform encore after encore, while minimizing the hassle of changing batteries.
				Works with most popular singing games Makes your favorite games even more fun to play. (SingStar titles not currently supported.)
				2.4 GHz wireless technology Provides easy set-up via USB, and a range of up to 30 feet.

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What's in the Box Package Contents Logitech Wireless Microphone USB receiver and stand 2 AA batteries Quick-start guide 1 year limited hardware warranty Works with PlayStation 2, PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Wii

Product Description

Performance Cordless, digital microphone: Enjoy greater freedom and high-quality voice reproduction during gameplay. Authentic, professional design: Experience a heightened sense of realism for a more immersive experience. Convenience 20+ hours battery life: Perform encore after encore without having to worry about changing batteries. 2.4 GHz wireless technology: Provides easy set-up via USB and a range of up to 30 feet (10 m). Compatibility Works with most popular music games: Have more fun, no matter which game is your favorite.*

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Microphone, June 22, 2009

By 

Brandon Hale "PSN ID: War_Lord83" (Germantown, TN USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Logitech Wireless Microphone (Video Game)

I've been waiting for this microphone patiently since it was first announced by Logitech ever so long ago. While the $80 price tag seemed a bit steep, the desire of having a completely wireless RockBand set and $40 in Amazon.com gift cards I earned doing internet surveys made the cost a little more reasonable.

I decided to use Amazon's trade-in service to take care of the remaining $40, and free shipping ultimately made it free, other than the time I used to do the surveys and 5 games that I could care less about. The trade-in service is pretty hassle-free. You select the games that you want to trade, print out the invoice and the paid postage-slip, pack it up, and send it off to process. I took care of all that on Thursday (June 11). They were received, processed, and my account was credited on the following Monday (June 15). I purchased through a Marketplace seller, which saved a little more cash at the cost of a slightly longer time to ship it. The total (with shipping) came to $71.94.

Now on to business... The microphone itself is significantly larger than the normal RockBand microphone. It's closer in length to the SingStar microphone, with a windscreen that is about 1.5 inches in diameter. Despite the increased size, its weight is not that much more than the RockBand mic, and it feels well-balanced once the batteries are in. The remainder of the mic is about the same width as the RockBand mic, so it easily fits into the same clip on my mic stand. The box also includes a wrist strap (mine had 2 actually), which attaches at the bottom near the antenna and should be helpful for preventing accidental drops.

The receiver also acts as a miniature stand for storing purposes, and it comes with a fairly long cord. Excess cord can be wrapped around the bottom of the stand, which helps counterbalance the mic when it is set on it. I had hoped that it would also be used to charge internal batteries within the mic as well, unfortunately it runs off of two standard AA batteries instead. The booklet claims a battery life of up to 20 hours, so battery changes should not be too frequent at least. I installed some of those fancy Energizer Advanced batteries (the ones which used to carry DLC codes), so it'll probably last even longer.

On my first trial of the mic, I simply fired up RockBand and synced the mic and chose a song. The mic appears to amplify to a higher volume than the standard mic, and its sensitivity was dead-on with the same settings that I'd been using for the RB mic. It had no trouble picking up my voice at all, and I could do percussion sections with a mere tap of the windscreen.

Next, I tried a range test. The booklet claims that it works up to 30 feet, and unfortunately my condo is not large enough for me to get that far away. It could easily pick me up in my tiny backyard, which is at most 25 feet from the PS3. I then tried going upstairs while singing, and got to the furthest point away in the house. It had no trouble picking me up through the floor and two walls (door open).

All in all, this is a very fine wireless microphone that requires no modding of any kind. Its price tag is admittedly a bit steep, but I suppose they can get away with that since it is the first quality USB wireless microphone that I know of available in the US. It claims to be compatible with the PS2, PS3, and Xbox 360, and may be used on RB, GH:WT, GH:M, Boogie, Karaoke Revolution, or the Sing It! games. I'd recommend it if anyone wants their RockBand 2 setup to be fully wireless.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I tested this microphone on my PS2 slim, PS3, the Wii and my PC - it worked on all of them!, August 30, 2009

By 

The Matrix Fan "Video Gamer since 1979." - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Logitech Wireless Microphone (Video Game)

(What's this?)

Pros:

+ Works on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Wii games I tried.
+ Also works as a wireless PC microphone.
+ Comes with 2 hand straps.
+ Simple setup.
+ Hollow base allows for cord storage.

Cons:

- Not rechargeable, runs off two AA batteries.
- Sensitive on "Star Power" during Guitar Hero games.
- Wrist strap is not adjustable.
- No support for Singstar games
- The box doesn't mention it supports Wii games?

Well, it's rare these days to find a peripheral that works on multiple game systems, and I'm glad that Logitech has strived to please gamers for the Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation.

To start with, this is a very simple microphone to set up. I uploaded the 4-part instruction booklet that came with the microphone (you can see them under "customer images") and within no time at all I had the batteries in, the wrist strap attached, and was playing several different games on multiple systems.

First, I tried out Karaoke Revolution on my PlayStation 2 slim. It looks like I still have the stuff, since I scored Platinum on my first 2 songs.

The next game I tried was an older game called Life Line, a voice-command game. I thought this game only worked with a USB headset, but I was very pleased to find it worked with this microphone on both my PlayStation 2 slim and my PlayStation 3 systems. My voice commands came through loud and clear.

The last two games I played were Guitar Hero World Tour for the PlayStation 3 and the Wii, and Logitech's microphone worked for both games on both systems. I only played on the medium and hard difficulties, but that was enough for me to see it worked great. I even walked through another room while singing - you know you're using a powerful peripheral when it registers a voice through 6 feet of drywall, wiring and utility pipes.

I personally didn't get to try this microphone on an Xbox, but from other reviewers it seems to work well - so that's 4 separate video game systems this microphone works on, as well as my PC. Not too shabby!

The only cons I found were these:

In the Guitar Hero World Tour games, Star Power for the microphone is activated by either clapping one's hand against the microphone or pressing a controller button. Sometimes my voice would activate Star Power prematurely, and other times when I clapped my hand on the microphone it wouldn't register my singing for a few seconds.

The hand strap couldn't be adjusted - this isn't a huge issue unless you're planning to do stage dives or other acrobatics.

I was baffled by the lack of support on SingStar games - there are more than 30 titles between the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and the Wii, and it's surprising that such a versatile microphone won't play any of them. To their credit, Logitech did mention that these games are not supported on the back of the box. Hopefully the next Logitech microphone will support these games.

Also, why would Logitech not mention that this microphone also works on the Wii? The box says " For PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 " - that's a very LARGE customer base to ignore.

If you're looking for a microphone that can be used across multiple systems, this is the one to choose.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No issues here!, September 5, 2009

By 

C. Johnson (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Logitech Wireless Microphone (Video Game)

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I received this Microphone in the mail and was eager to try it out on my 360 and laptop. Visually there is nothing special about the microphone; its looks almost identical to the Microphone that was included with Rock Band without the wire of course. However, even though its basic looking it does not look (or feel) cheap. It appears to be sturdy enough to take the occasional drop without it falling apart. From past experiences, I have never had any issues with Logitech products and I suspect this one will be no different. I have tested this with both Rock Band and GH:World tour and no problems with either game. In addition, I have no issues with the microphone cutting out due to interference or being out of range. Range is excellent and I'm able to go to my son's room and still have the mic function just fine.

Other than the steep price, I can't find anything wrong with this microphone. It works flawlessly with my XBOX games (no games to test it on with my PS3) and on my laptop when I use it with my Rosetta Stone software. The best thing about this is that it requires no drivers, all you have to do is plug in the USB transponder to your device and turn the Microphone on and your good to go; the batteries are even included!

The reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is the steep price, but if having a wireless mic is THAT important to you, then the price should not be an issue. In either case you should not be disappointed.