equipment$15–50used in 2 side quests
Wired earbuds with inline mic
Earbuds with a built-in microphone on the cord. Wired connection means no battery anxiety and no Bluetooth pairing delays when you need immediate audio privacy or recording.
What to look for
- 13.5mm headphone jack or USB-C matching your devices
- 2Inline mic positioned below chin level
- 3Multiple ear tip sizes for secure fit
- 4Tangle-resistant flat or braided cable
Skip
- Proprietary connectors for single-brand devices
- Extremely short cables under 3 feet
- Bass-heavy tuning that obscures speech
Used for: Discreet audio privacy in public spaces · Voice recording during walking observations · Hands-free phone calls while moving · Recording ambient sound with spatial positioning
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
