Playing with "Prometheus" or why you need a good microphone.
You enter the game. You wait for the other team members. The team is ready, everyone has confirmed their presence. The map loading screen - you already know the map by heart, you know where, what and how you're going to do when it all starts. You still run at the last minute to get some drink and snack, because you know it's going to be a long game.
The fact that in multiplayer games good communication is essential, no one needs to be explained. Clear and distinct messages from team members will be crucial to provide support and locate the enemy in no time. Or - as in Among Us - explain to the other team members that you are not the imposter. Be clear in presenting the arguments as to who it is and why.
The microphone enters the game.
And this is where the microphone comes into play, the high quality of which is even necessary to have a good time with friends. Depending on the technology used, microphones in headphones differ from each other, and significantly. This can be seen primarily in the sound quality. The timbre of the voice that our friends know will differ from the one that is ultimately heard when it "passes" through the microphone. But understanding the messages matters most here. And it is a good headset microphone that determines whether the voice is clear or not.
How does the Volcano Prometheus microphone sound? You can find a sound sample thanks to the editors of PurePC, where the headphones were thoroughly tested:
https://soundcloud.com/evel-na-st-j/modecom-volcano-mc-899-prometheus-test-mikrofonu
Depending on the technology used, the microphone can be placed on a flexible headband or a rigid design, often retractable inside the shell. Both solutions have their advantages, but it seems that a microphone on a soft headband is a more interesting solution. Firstly, it can be conveniently and easily positioned close to the mouth, which improves sound recording and at the same time positively affects the understanding of our speech. Secondly, the possibility of its free positioning positively affects our comfort and convenience. It is worth noting that the microphone on the Volcano Prometheus model, for example, is detachable. This increases the convenience of the headphones when we are not using them, reducing (symbolically, but still) their weight.
An interesting addition is the sponge on the microphone. It is designed to eliminate sounds from so-called "explosive consonants" like "P" or "B", but also protects against saliva or gusts of air coming out of the mouth. The sponge on the microphone significantly improves the comfort of conversations with the band.
Therefore, if you are looking for good headphones pay attention to the microphone. Especially if you need an interesting and affordable set for multiplayer games.
