Argh! I think my Microphone Just Died

[Kasey Chang]

This mic is a big head condenser mic with USB port in the back, but I guess it *could* be the cable. as I did keep it at a 90 degree bend for a while. Fortunately, replacement cable is just $2 on Amazon... from Monoprice, even. However, if it's the mic, I may just dump it and replace it with a sleeker looking one.

[wonderpug]

WHAT?!

[Kasey Chang]

* I use a USB microphone on a swing-arm, purchased back in 2017 (arm added later)
* The microphone seems to have failed. No longer recognized by Win11 PC. Not sure if it's the cable, or microphone itself that failed.
* Cable is only $2.00 for a 6 ft version (USB-A, the flat plug too USB-B, the "square" plug, usually seen on printers) so I ordered THAT.

EDIT: The plot thickens, the microphone is back in service, but I already ordered a replacement on Amazon. Should I cancel the replacement (there's still time, as I chose delayed shipping for the bonus bucks due to Prime Day traffic)? Or should I return it when I get it?

I'm thinking that if my existing mic is this flakey, it may fail again, then this replacement Mic (HyperX Solocast) won't be on sale for $33.

On the other hand, I'm extremely tight on money this month. I can use that 35 (33+tax) for something else.

[Hrothgar]

Normally, I'm all in favor of backups, but if money is tight, cancel it. There's always better technology and another deal down the road.

[Kasey Chang]

Done.