S-TypeR wrote:

Hello,

I will be recording some audio books that will be made available
online as MP3 or WAV downloads. Thus, I am looking for the highest
quality USB microphone available. One that produces a clear voice
without a cheap "hollow" sound or anything like that.

At the same time, I am not wanting to spend an arm and a leg on
equipment so any suggestions on what mics to look into or what kind of
options I have would be appreciated.

Thank you!

While my suggestion is not the best sounding microphone I have ever used
by any stretch of the imagination, it will most likely be good enough
for your application.

Look at the Plantronic DSP-500
(http://www.plantronics.com/north_ame...032/prod440044)

The sound quality is fairly good, with decent noise cancelation. This
product is no replacement for $10k of high-quality gear, but it works
extermely well for its ~$110 price tag. We have about 30 of the DSP-500
at our computer Language Labs on campus, and 60 of the DSP-300.

Good luck!
David Cull.