Logitech Wireless Microphone
November 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Most Popular Wii Games
- 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 Description
You were born to perform. So the next time you get “the band” together, grab this high-quality, cordless, professionally styled microphone and own the stage.
This review is not a critique of the Logitech mike, since I have not even received the item yet. Rather this is a critique of Amazon itself. I purchased this item on a Wednesday and it shipped on a Friday (not bad). I paid $49.97. On Sunday I logged in to Amazon to see the status of my order. I find that the price has been dropped to $37.49. Since I’m used to stores refunding the price difference in an item within 30 days, I called Amazon to request this price adjustment. Want to guess what they told me? They could not do it (mind you the item is still in transit). The Amazon representative suggested that I return the item when it arrives and re-order the microphone at the new lower price. Can you believe that logic! Anyway is not the $12 difference that bothers me, it is the ridiculousness of the policy. Amazon just lost a good customer that has spent a few thousand dollars with them. I’m even going to retire my Kindle.
Rating: 1 / 5
This wireless microphone with USB stand and receiver makes singing in your favorite music game almost 2x the fun. The included 2AA batteries will run the unit for 20 + hours according to the manual and the 2.4 GHz wireless will read at a range of 30 feet away from the unit, I tested this last night and it actually reads from farther away than that with no loss of signal. The hook up is a very simple USB connection and power on mic button that is discreetly flattened to prevent any accidental press. First off I tried this unit with GH World Tour on PS2 worked great 5 stars on 2 songs that I had only 4 starred previously. Next up the PS3 and a SINGSTAR title NO GO as these games only work with SONYS mics/adapters, this is not a surprise but I thought I would give it a try. The mic worked great on AC/DC rock band,RB track pack 2 as expected. Next up the XBOX360 and GH Metallica, 2 songs later and I am scoring better on that game as a vocalist as well. Very clear reception is offered on this mic and there are no CRACKS or POPS as I sometimes experienced with the old wired LOGITECH mics, also it feels lighter even with batteries but that is probably from the weight drag of the old cord. If you want to sing and play guitar the little mic stand allows for this but you probably are gonna have to sit down and that defeats the wirelss aspect. The price tag should have included a rechargable battery so 1 star off. Now the singer can have the same wireless joy as the rest of the band the next time you fire up your favorite USB MIC supported music game. Recommended heartily.
Rating: 4 / 5
I love Rock Band and Guitar Hero but the one thing that really annoyed me was the microphone that came with the first Rock Band. I understand how much came with that first set but the microphone was small and didn’t feel anything like a real microphone. I enjoy wireless equipment and I was hoping to find an upgrade for the lousy microphone that was included in the set and Logitech provides an excellent alternative for those who share my disdain for it.
The microphone is fairly easy to use and set up. It’s very light which is odd since its much bigger than the normal microphone that they give you. It’s about the same size as my real microphone but much lighter. The microphone doesn’t miss a note and is great for people who love to play and sing at the same time. I have a stand for normal microphones and this one works with that quite well. The receiver it comes with doubles as a stand but it’s wobbly and isn’t really meant for that (or it is and isn’t very good). I don’t have a headset for my playstation 3 and was hoping to use this as a communication microphone as well. It can be done but the wobbly receiver stand makes that more annoying and tedious than it should be. Despite that small negative this is still a great purchase.
it’s a shame the games don’t all come with wireless equipment but this is a top of the line microphone for those looking to upgrade their level of game. It’s pricey but it’s worth it if you’re really into Rock Band or Guitar Hero. There isn’t a better microphone that emulates the real thing on the market.
Rating: 5 / 5
Having recently become interested in online karaoke sites, I was more than intrigued by the Logitech Wireless Microphone and knew I had to have one.
I was at first disappointed that it uses batteries rather than being rechargeable. Then I realized that I actually prefer the batteries so that if you run out of juice while using the microphone, you can quickly change the batteries and keep going rather than having to wait until the device recharges. Plus, I can use rechargeable batteries in it, which satisfies my wish nicely.
The sound quality is just stellar. I’ve been more than pleased with the quality at which it records the vocals and it seems to do a fine job of not picking up background noise in my home (cats…)
The setup is a snap. There is no software to install, simply plug the wireless receiver into a USB port on your computer and you are ready to go! Well, there is a very quick driver install, but Windows had no trouble finding those quickly. The setup is practically invisible to the user.
For my needs, the Logitech Wireless Microphone is more than perfect. I highly recommend it to those looking for a good quality wireless microphone for their PC.
Rating: 5 / 5
We are a rhythm game home. We play Rock Band, we play Guitar Hero, and in the days of olde, we played Karaoke Revolution. This microphone is a bit on the pricy side, but because it works for so many consoles and so many different games, I think the price is worth it, if you want to go wireless.
When we play Rock Band or Guitar Hero, it’s usually with a house full of mildly drunk friends, so if there is a sensitivity difference between this microphone and a corded microphone, we couldn’t tell the difference. It’s nice to have one less cord draped across the living room, but the really great thing about the cordless microphone is I don’t have to constantly ask people to not hold the microphone by the cord and swing it around during the lyrically lacking parts of the songs. (Yes, people actually often do this.) Not only was that bad for the microphone, but also bad for my nerves. The lack of an additional cord is especially nice when playing the Beatles Rock Band; it’s like a spider web in the house with those three part harmonies. That being said, I don’t plan on spending the money for two more of these to become totally lyrically cordless, but the cordless will be the first choice microphone in our house.
Rating: 5 / 5