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I found a category of gaming headset microphones for use with voice recognition. Is this necessary or superior to standard microphones? They are 50$
http://www.emicrophones.com/micropho...asp?prodID=006
Also, do you recommend something that is usb connected, or the tiny round microphone port?
Thanks
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Unless you're loaded, i'd think those microphones are probably overkill. Any microphone delivering good clear sound ought to be fine. A better microphone does without doubt result in better voice recognition, but at a certain point, the added prize does not correspond to the added quality in the voice recognition.
Regarding USB/Mini jack, it shouldn't make a difference.