USB mic?

Hi.
I am in the market for a headset. Thing is, I have some excellent headphones, so I really only need a mic that will clip onto my headphones or my shirt - basically anywhere except on my imac or my desk (picks up typing sounds - no good).
Is there such a product as a USB mic that would clip on or be super compact so I can somehow stick it under my mouth? I have shopped all over town and can't find anything. I really don't want to shell out $100 for a good quality headset when I already have the headphones! The imic mic input requires a powered mic, so I cant use a standard mic...
note: I will be using the headset on OSX and Windows under Boot Camp
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I haven't been able to find a cheap USB lapel microphone; all the ones I can find are wireless and not really inexpensive. You could get the Griffin iMic and use any standard lapel mike, but the combination of the iMic and a lapel mike starts to approach the cost of a USB headset. If your headphones are really good, though, it still might be cost-effective.

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