[DrGroove]

Right now I have a Behringer XM8500 cardioid mic going into an M-Audio audio buddy preamp, and into the line-in port on my Titanium HD soundcard. It captures all the ambient noise in my room, so I would like to figure out something different for voice chat. Should I just scrap the whole setup and buy a USB mic? 

 

[NA Blur]

I would go with a USB mic or headset.  These pickup far less room noise and are designed for online communication.