I think the document speaks for itself. USB mics are a mistake, in general. If they do duplex (record & playback), they are sufficiently less of a mistake to maybe warrant no concern. Manufacturer's took the easy path ("easy! just plug it in!") when they should have been encouraging people to stick to the existing path ("not that easy, but not hard either!")
Re:FreeBSD Home Audio Studio
by eropple on Friday March 03, 2023 @12:39AM
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They might be a mistake for you. Your needs are different from somebody needing to sound clear and pleasant in a Zoom call. So are mine. I understand that mine are different, though, and that's where we diverge.
I think the document speaks for itself. USB mics are a mistake, in general. If they do duplex (record & playback), they are sufficiently less of a mistake to maybe warrant no concern. Manufacturer's took the easy path ("easy! just plug it in!") when they should have been encouraging people to stick to the existing path ("not that easy, but not hard either!")