After extensive research we’ve come up with what we consider the most cost effective audio kit one can buy, to provide a quality audio experience for yourself and your viewers when utilizing video conferencing solutions such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc. This kit includes a low profile wired earphone, head mounted mic and audio interface, which will provide audio isolation (avoiding feedback) and quality input to you can be heard and understood most effectively in meetings.
To this end, we recommend the following components:
- Pyle Over-ear Microphone
- HYS Earphone (set of two)
- Sabrent USB Audio Adapter
- USB Extension Cables (set of two)
This microphone costs less than $11 and yields a very acceptable audio quality that can be exceeded by devices costing upwards of $80 but is a great value.
This HYS earphone comes in a set of two, so if you’re building your kits in even numbers, you’ll be able to do so most cost effectively. It comes with both open-bck and ports style earbud tips, for maximum comfort and flexibility.
This is the audio interface taking 1/8th inch analog inputs and provides USB output to your computer.
The USB extension cable set gives you a pair of two meter long extension cables that should facilitate optimal range for your wired audio kit. This mechanism also gives you a convenient disconnect point typically adjacent to your waist, that will allow you to step away from your computer without having to remove your entire audio setup from your head and ear.