Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat USB Microphone Option | Decent Mic Quality & Great Boom Arm
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2019
☰THOUGHTS & EXPERIENCES☰
➔ This is a really great amateur level professional microphone. This is the fourth 'professional' microphone I've used now, and I have to say this is probably my favourite that I've used. In terms of the Cardioid pattern, this microphone excels at isolating audio and rejecting background noise. The biggest issue that I had with my current microphone was that it still managed to pick up the fan in my background despite also having a Cardioid pattern, this microphone doesn't share that problem. Even with my stand fan a few feet away from the microphone, the fan's background noise was non-existent, which is amazing for my rooming situation. Lastly, in terms of features and design, this microphone looks fantastic. The removable pop filter is really simple to use and eliminates all popping noises effectively. In all, this is a fantastic option for an affordable professional microphone, and in collaboration with the pop filter and the long extendable arm, this is definitely a top pick for an affordable well rounded cardioid condenser microphone.
☰PROS & CONS☰
PROS 👍
➔ Sleek Design & Easy Setup / Professional Looking Microphone
➔ Effective Cardioid Polar Pattern / Flawless Noise-Canceling
➔ Included Pop Filter & Boom Arm Set / Easy Installation & Very Versatile
➔ Long 8 ft. Cord / No Cord Shortage, Can Easily Fit Your Setup Needs
➔ Decent Microphone Quality / Entry Level 'Pro' Microphone (Better than a webcam mic, worse than a studio mic)
➔ Amazing Price / Great Value For What You're Getting
CONS 👎
➔ Quiet At First / You Really Need To Mess With The Settings Before The Mic Fits Your Needs
➔ No Gain Control / You'll Need Separate Gain Control To Get Perfect Sound Input
➔ Extra Long Cable / May Clutter Space In Smaller Studios/Desk Spaces
➔ Decibel Boosting Only Amplifies Audio / Buy Power Supply For Best Results
➔ Weird Clamp / Clamp Needs Some Getting Used To Get It To Clamp Properly, Sanding It Down Helps
☰FINAL THOUGHTS☰
➔ This is easily one of the if not the best option for a sub $100 microphone in today's market (that includes a pop filter, a mount and a filter). Although the microphone doesn't exceed the quality of $150 microphones, it beats the the competitors in the same price range without contest. The sleek design, convenient accessories, and above-average microphone quality make this a great entry-level professional microphone that is perfect for amateur video makers, streamers, musicians and casters.
☰VERDICT☰
➔ Highly Recommended! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
➔ Ideal Consumer: Amateur Musician or Broadcaster | Entry Level Professional Microphone