Don't worry, I'm not Valve. I can count to 3 (microphones). I listened to some audio clips of the sE X1 compared to the Blue Spark and Shure PG42. The sound quality is similar, but that deal is pretty good. Unless anyone has something else to say, I may go with that.
Yes, I did have the Shure X2U listed, but I did some more research after I posted (obviously the correct order to do things on forums) and came across the PreSonus Audiobox iOne. Because the price difference is irrelevant, I still haven't decided. Also, I found this:
Yea, I've come across that before. My comment is at the bottom, and the reply I got is a bit vague (though I understant why). I also like the specs of the Spark more, but specs are most certainly not everything.
Alright, I think I'll go with the Focusrite Scarlett Studio, but I'm still undecided on the mic. I know they're both fantastic, so I'd like someone who has experience with both to speak up. *hint hint*
I'm going to be buying a new microphone setup, and I've narrowed it down to 2 mics and 2 mic preamps. The mics are the Shure PG42 and the Blue Spark, and the preamps are the PreSonus Audiobox iOne and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Either way, they're going to be used with the Blue The Pop and the...
Currently can't decide between these four mics, for commentary and VOIP uses. In no particular order:
Shure PG42-USB (shure.com/americas/products/microphones/pg/pg42-usb-vocal-microphone)
Blue Spark Digital (bluemic.com/spark_digital)
MXL USB.009 (mxlmics.com/microphones/usb/009)
Audio-Technica...