# Recommend a good mic/speaker setup for video conferencing

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-mic-speaker-setup-for-video-conferencing/835081>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [June 5, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-mic-speaker-setup-for-video-conferencing/835081 "2019-06-05T16:03:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-mic-speaker-setup-for-video-conferencing/835081/1 "2019-06-05T16:03:31Z")

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I’m on video calls a couple times a week. They can sometimes run several hours. I currently have a nice dual-ear headset, but I’m looking for something more low profile. I want to look like a regular person when I’m talking, not like some sound technician.

I’m open to either corded or bluetooth. Ideally, I’d like to use my speakers, which would require an echo-cancelling mic, but a small earbud would be OK as long as it’s comfortable for long periods.

What do you have that works well for you?

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**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-mic-speaker-setup-for-video-conferencing/835081/2 "2019-06-05T16:20:42Z")

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Maybe something like this: Plantronics Blackwire 3210 USB-A Headset, On-Ear Mono Headset, Wired [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0775KZTHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uU-9Cb0YV3S4T)

I used to use similar at work before I retired and it worked well.

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**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-mic-speaker-setup-for-video-conferencing/835081/3 "2019-06-05T18:16:05Z")

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Thanks. I’m trying to find something that is more subtle, not over the head.