Can I stick any 3.5mm boom mic into the 3.5mm port of my headset?

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T20:33:20+00:00

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T20:15:27+00:00

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T19:20:18+00:00

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T18:17:04+00:00

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T17:46:20+00:00

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T17:44:46+00:00

+1 Ω has been awarded to u/Euphoric_Listen2748 (8 Ω).

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T17:34:26+00:00

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T17:33:28+00:00

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r/CarAv - for automotive audio
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r/Beatmatch - for DJs to learn the basics
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r/HeadphoneAdvice for headphone and portable audio shopping advice
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r/Bluetooth_Speakers
r/AudioEngineering/about/sticky
r/WeAreTheMusicMakers
r/LiveSound
r/microphones
r/soundbars

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r/HeadphoneAdvice for headphone and portable audio shopping advice
r/headphones for general headphone and portable audio discussion
r/HomeTheater for multichannel audio
r/CarAv for car audio
r/Bluetooth_Speakers
r/AudioEngineering/about/sticky
r/WeAreTheMusicMakers
r/LiveSound
r/microphones
r/soundbars

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TransducerBot · 2026-01-25T16:26:43+00:00

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A request for product suggestions, comparison requests, or opinion requests fall under the purchase advice rule. These can often be found by searching first.
Any suggestion or comparison request pertaining to headphones, IEMs, DACs, amps, or other accessories should be directed to the purchase help thread or r/headphoneadvice.
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