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Plantronics .Audio 300 - Microphone

Plantronics .Audio 300 - Microphone

39 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (5)
Design (1)
Usability (1)
Portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the portability and design are generally positive. The usability and value for money also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Plantronics .Audio 300 - Microphone is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Plantronics .Audio 300 - Microphone

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Plantronics .Audio 300 - Microphone from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Ian R. Baranek (amazon.com)

Worst Mic I've Ever Purchased

When I pulled this thing out of the box, I felt like I was taking out a cheap plastic toy from a McDonald's kid's meal. It just looked pathetic. I was greeted with disappointment yet again when I actually hooked it up and tried using the thing. The...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: Manuel A. Paulet (amazon.com)

Great Microphone!

I use this with Skype and it works perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone.

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: Drumax (amazon.com)

The best desk mic I've ever used!

What else can I say? It's a Plantronics and it works great. You don't have to lean into it at all for it to pick up your voice. I bought it for gaming and it beats wearing those headsets that make your ears tired and red...hehe. A friend turned me unto...

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: Chris M. Cone (amazon.com)

Junk.

I have used several mics, I have experience to compare. I bought a different mic, a logitech mic off a website, it wasn't loud enough. I tried this mic. This one was equal to the previous mic reception wise. Except that with this mic, it sounded like I...

May, 2007

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Consumer review by: Phila Girl (amazon.com)

TERRIBLE. I had to return it

This is a total piece of junk. I bought this for an online class and it didn't work. I had to return it. Basically, the sound quality was so poor (lots of crackling & background noise) that I couldn't hear my voice and couldn't use it for class. Do no...

May, 2007

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Good Mic

Did what its suppose to do.

Price?

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: Techie 52 (amazon.com)

It's a good microphone

This mike has powerful recording ability, and it does catch background noises, as most microphones will. As with any microphone, you have to be sure the area in which you record is distraction-free. I used the mike for recording in the summer and the...

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: plastik (newegg.com)

Works for me

Seems to be a quality mic. I mean, it's a mic and it works good...

Others who here me speak through it say that it sounds good and I have it placed about 2ft from me. I use it for VOIP via ventrilo

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Plantronics .Audio 300 Black 3.5mm Connector PC Microphone

Monitor mount

DO NOT BUY. This mic is a piece, only buy this if your neck is elastic and three feet long because you literaly have to be face to face with this mic. if you are in a position where you cant have the mic under you at all time, do not bother purchasing....

Oct, 2006

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Product Specifications

The Plantronics .Audio 300 USB boasts noise-canceling technology that cuts through background noise and ensure you communicate with precision and clarity whether you are gaming, talking, voice recording or video conferencing. The .Audio 300 is plug-and-play ready and offers a convenient monitor mount attachment for rapid repositioning. The stable desktop base features an adjustable boom for perfect microphone placement and a convenient monitor mount provides easy repositioning - just remove the boom from its base and snap it on your PC. A convenient microphone mute switch puts you in full command of your audio and with USB connection it is an easy set up and install - just plug it in and start talking.