Best Usb Microphone For Recording Guitar (2024 Update)

Sound: While the Blue Yeti may not be THE best sounding USB mic right out of the box, it does have good sound quality. With a little tweaking through a free audio mixer software like Voice Meeter Banana will result in a very professional sounding mic without spending the big bucks. Stock settings will give you more than sufficient sound quality though. With easy access to the knobs to control the gain and pic up pattern makes for easy adjusting on the fly. Due to the pic up patterns I would only recommend this mic for individual use and not for an interview setting. Price: Being priced at $130 isn't terrible, but should probably be closer to the $100.00 mic segment given it doesn't have XLR. Personally, I would opt to buy the Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Bundle which includes the mic (no desktop stand), boom arm, and shockmount for $180-$200 vs the stand alone Blue Yeti Mic for reasons below. Purchasing all three items individually would be in the $280 range Keep in Mind/Cons: I would highly, highly, highly recommend a boom arm for this mic. The desk stand for the mic is not very useful. I found myself slouching over due to having no height adjustment. Additionally, to get your mouth the appropriate distance from the mic for optimal sound quality (without cranking the gain) means the mic stand is sitting at an awkward spot in relation to your keyboard/mouse. I also found that with the desk stand no matter how I positioned the mic, set the pickup, gain or gate I could not eliminate picking up desk noise such as keyboard clicks, mouse clicks, or even setting my phone down on the desk due no shock dampening. Even setting the stand on a towel did not assist much. Mounting the mic to the Blue Boom Arm completely fixed the unwanted sound and positioning issues. If you are going to mount this mic to the Blue Boom Arm I would recommend installing it with the shock mount. The shock mount isn't much of an advantage sound quality wise, but definitely helps weight wise with the boom arm. While this mic is heavier than normal it's not quite heavy enough on it's on for the Blue Boom Arm. I found the boom arm wanting to "snap open" on the loosest tension settings due to there not being enough weight at the end of it. Adding the yeti shock mount to the mic and boom arm allowed for the proper weight to adjust the mic to my desired position without any sagging or raising. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this mic being purchased in the Yesticaster bundle due to the savings vs buying the individual components. While I still can recommend the mic being purchased individually, I believe you're going to be wanting a boom arm sooner rather than later due to the desk stand offering no dampening or height adjustment.Preston H

So far so good, sounds excellent as expected. I will likely need to put it on a box to elevate it, or get a boom mount. Installation was removing from packaging and plugging in the usb cable. Done. This review is taking longer to write than the installation. What surprised me though is that it's about twice the size I expected. I figured it was maybe an inch and a half wide, subconsciously extrapolating from smaller hand held mikes I've had previously. It's 2-1/2 wide at the screen, 2-3/4 on the main body. 11-1/4 or so tall. I've seen complaints that the stand is flimsy, but it sure isn't, it's pretty weighty and metal, not plastic, which is good. You do need to tighten the side screws to firm positioning up, but that's done with fingers. There's a threaded hole on the bottom that's about 1/2 wide, apparently you can get a 1/4-20 adapter for it. I'm guessing it'll screw into a mike stand, but I don't have one to check. Nice rubber bottom, anti-skid and won't mark your desk up. I'm pretty happy with it, the build quality is good, no complaints there. Using with a Mac, just showed up in preferences as a selection for both input and output (has a headset amp built in, 1/8 jack). Recorded a test video screen capture with voice over, no problem. The multiple patterns are nice, I haven't tried them all yet, but I'll probably just use the Cardoid/single person pattern mostly. Ideal speaking distance seems to be around a foot, but you can easily use it from a yard or more away. Has gain control that I didn't even need to turn up at all. All in all, it seems like a no-brainer. I see why the major reviews are pretty unanimous in recommending it.Jay

White-out is gorgeous, nice to have software support but also physical buttons. Yeti mics used to not have any native software controls but now they are recognized inside Ghub so if you want to do things like equalizing via that, you can (or whatever other audio software you are using). The physical buttons are also great though because you can make adjustments on the fly without having to navigate to software. That makes it pretty versatile for a lot of different use cases. Some people are experts and doing some serious audio work, others just want a nice mic for their zoom meetings. I'm in the latter category. I do think there are better mics out there for audio experts but for the price, this is an awesome mic for someone who just wants to sound better than everyone else in their meeting or want some good controls for things like background nosie.Spacey

I've been recording my music and vocals with my phone for a while now, and I bought an SM7B last summer to replace my basic earbud mic I've always used. I wasn't aware at the time that I'd need an interface to get it working with my phone. Looking for interface suggestions online turned into a ton of mixed results no matter which brand or product I read about. Scarlett, Presonus, Focusrite, etc. Pros of those products were all met with users commenting plenty of cons involving all sorts of different issues. So, I emailed Shure and asked if their MVi would for sure work my iPhone. They responded quickly and told me that it's exactly what I needed to get the mic working. It came in the mail three days later and it's perfect for what I do here at home. Simple to set up and use with my phone. It works with my recording app as well as with recording videos or voice notes. I know very little about recording music beyond the very basics, but the MVi has made it possible for me to finally get to use my actual studio mic to start recording and learning with.David K.

I bought Shure MVi thinking it would be 'ready to use out of the box' to use with an iPhone. Was I ever wrong! The older ones came with a 'micro usb to a lighting cable'. The newer ones do not. The cables are hard to find and in the $30 to $40 range. Shure don't tell you this. (The tech. support person at Shure said he didn't know this.) There is a work around to this. Get a 'usb C to a lighting adapter and a 2 input adapter for a second power input. This will supplement the power loss at the adapters. I know it sounds crazy, but it works! Come on, Shure, get with the program and send the correct cable!Joe S

Ok the mic makes GREAT reproductions. Especially for a usb mic! And the connectivity to iphones, and androids, and computers & tablets whooo buddy. I don't know of anything else on the market that can accomplish this laundry list. It's visually beautiful and a work horse to boot! This device solves so many problems for me! But there is one big draw back here… A draw back I can cope with due to this mics other strengths, but one wold really like to see redesigned on the next release of this mic. You can't adjust the mix between mic monitor signal – and audio that is being played back over USB. Nor can you adjust the monitor levels independently. You can accomplish this by altering settings in whatever app you're using, but the onboard controls leave something to be desired. I'd much rather have control over the monitor mix rather than all the DSP, compression & EQ features that they offer on board. MORE DETAILS BELOW ON WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE: V So let's say you're on a zoom call and you want to monitor your own voice in your headphones while you talk to a friend… The MV51's functionality allows you to monitor your self with no latency, fantastic!…. but to adjust the volume of your friend on the other end you have to do this via the output settings within the zoom app… and if your chosen app doesn't have out put settings, well you're out of luck because the MV51 is an audio interface – so you can't adjust the output volume via your system settings… at least on a mac, because the mv51 overrides these controls.Dan P

I was debating between the razer seiren mini, seiren X, blue yeti nano, and this. My friends happen to own each one of these except the hyperx solocast, so I bought it to compare this with the other mics. Superficially, they all sound pretty much the same, but on closer analysis, both the razers sound like you're speaking through a tin can. It's a subtle difference, but it's there. The blue yeti nano and the hyperx solocast have very similar sounds and build quality, and they both have a mute button. I like the black color for the solocast, and the fact that it is slightly cheaper than the blue yeti nano, so I decided to go with the solecast. After a few weeks of use, I'm in love with this tiny little microphone. It has really good build quality, and for people looking for a casual microphone for team meetings/talking with friends/gaming, this is perfect.Jazz

I purchased this as a replacement for a Blue Snowball that died on me after 4 good years of daily use and abuse. Physically, the Solocast feels solidly built, and the “tap to mute” button on the top is pretty intuitive. This mic is good for the price, but don’t expect it to be the “end-all” of USB mics. The Solocast is very “mid-heavy”; lows and highs have noticeable compression to them. This isn’t inherently bad, but it can cause the Solocast to sound flat. It’s very apparent in voice calls where bitrate is on the lower side of “good” (Discord, Teamspeak, Zoom, etc). I strongly suggest buying a shock mount and pop filter as well as this mic loves to pick up plosives. The Snowball, while having a lower frequency range, almost sounded better tonally in my opinion. It picked up more “low-end” and gave an almost announcer or podcast feel. I ended up returning this mic and purchasing it’s bigger brother: the HyperX Quadcast. The price jump for the Quadcast is definitely worth it, but if you only have $60 to spend, the Solocast should suffice. However, I highly recommend looking at the Snowball for comparison before purchasing. You can’t really go wrong with either for $60, but what kind of sound you want will determine which you should get.Caleb

It's a good quality microphone, just figure out how far away you need to be for it to sound really good. I suggest using software that can help with the background noise such as Krisp. Otherwise if you don't you will pick up a lot of keyboard and clicking sounds. Other wise pretty good plug and your good to go, just need to change your input settings to it. Only things I could suggest to get with this microphone is a pop filter if you don't want your recording to be filled with background noises and a boom stick/stand I think that's what it's called. Sometimes when I record it is really loud and has static at first however I think it's just the software I use. Had no issues with other software, only thing I could really say is bad about this microphone is the background noise (which can easily be fixed.) Other than that good microphone.Kasedus

This is the first microphone I bought. All the other microphones I have owned were always part of another device. This microphone was easy to install. Just plug it into the USB port and it's ready. It was immediately recognised by Windows 11 and ready to use. It's not exactly small and does take up some space. I use the microphone mainly for voice recordings for video films. The sound quality is very impressive and from my point of view really good. Background noise is effectively suppressed and the speech is very clear. However, I have no comparison with other microphones, but for my purpose it is excellent and I can recommend it.HenMet

When my Blue Yeti broke, I decided to use the mic built into my headset. I wasnt really into the sound, but I didnt want to spend Blue Yeti money again. Eventually when I was buying some other items at Microcenter, I decided to pick up the HyperX QuadCast.I love how much better the HyperX QuadCast sounds. The headset mic was quite tinny compared to the QuadCast. This one has a nice bit of bass to it that makes things sounds a lot better. Of course, theres also the advantage to a mic like this being better quality as a special purpose device. I also like that theres a pop filter built in.There are just two things that brought it down from 5 stars. One is that the mic gain is incredibly easy to move accidentally if you brush up against it while moving the mic or moving your hands past it. The Blue Yeti had the gain controls on the back, which made it harder to accidentally move. The other thing, its kind of both a procon. The mute button up top is capacitive touch. On the plus side, you dont get the audible sound of unmuting like you do with the Blue Yeti. On the minus side, it can trigger when your finger is still a few centimeters off the mic, so I could see it perhaps accidentally muting if you get too close to it especially in a boom mic configuration. At least its not hard to notice if its off because the entire mic lights up red when its unmuted.Overall, it seems to produce great audio at least for my purposes but Im more of an amateur enthusiast and its a big cheaper than the Blue Yeti.Eric M

The JBL Quantum STREAM is a very good and recommendable, as well as affordable microphone, it is perfect for private as well as professional everyday life. It is very suitable for live games, online conferences like zoom, podcasts, etc. The directionality of the microphone can be easily switched by simply pressing and holding the volume button on the main unit. The main body can be rotated 360 degrees and e.g. mounted on a tripod and placed on a table depending on the location. One can toggle mute on or off with a simple tap of the button on the top of the main unit, making it a model that combines high functionality and ease of use. The illumination, which is also a feature of the JBL Quantum series, is designed so that the ring on the bottom of the main unit lights up and you can see the operating status by changing colors. The stylish and highly durable design and the stable aluminum stand should also be emphasized.Katharina1984

I got this JBL Quantum Stream for testing and my 13 year old son catched it immediately and take it to his room. The packaging was good and not to much waste, just paper and cardboard. It was very easy to install and connect to the PC, just plug and play. My son don't need any help. He used the microphone for gaming and for his YouTube videos. To turn it on and off you just have to tap on the top and the colored ring at the bottom will show you green – on or red – off. My husband tried the microphone also for telephone conferences at work. It was totally easy, just plug the mic in and it was ready for teams and others. With the control dial you can adjust the volume. If you push this dial you can adjust the sensitivity of the mic which is shown in the brightness of the colored ring at the bottom. All very easy and intuitive. We will recommend this mic as a good and valuable helper for work and fun.aidu

As someone who works in IT, remotely from home – you can never have too many or too good of a microphone (or speakers, etc). I think most of us have had that person or coworker speaking over the phone or in a meeting and they sound like they are in a fishbowl or 300 feet away – no issue there with this microphone. I typically enjoy the build quality of JBL products – not much different here, it is solid (won't tip over easy) – with a metal base that is padded and can swivel. Can't really ask for much else with a microphone of this style. It is a little on the big side for my taste – but I have OCD and enjoy as clutter free of desktop real estate as I can get (hence monitors on monitor arm). The LED light is a nice touch and can be changed – not much to report there – not a big deal in my eyes since I don't have a flashy setup it will co-mingle with in that sense. My coworkers commented on the clarity of it the first time I got on to a meeting so that was a promising sign upon first use – no complaints or issues since. Only "gripes" I have are the USB power placement (underside pointing towards the base) and the oddly colored striped USB cord they provide – orange seems a bit out there and doesn't really go with anything I can see most people having on their desks but its a minor thing and getting another cable is no biggie. The software for this (JBL Quantum) seems pretty robust and the windows interface is nifty looking but for me personally I likely will not mess with it much – I could see if I was into actual streaming etc it would probably be nice to be able to fine tune settings.jbarnr

plugged it into my gaming PC and turned it on. Windows 10 auto installed drivers. microphone worked great. had to tweak settings on discord. friends says it was crystal clear. I use 10 watt pc speakers just to left and right of microphone and they reported no game noise feedback from speakers. extremely easy to adjust to right hight under my monitor. the USB cord is 4 times thicker than a cell phone charging cord. comes with a set up guide to troubleshoot windows settings if microphone doesn't auto set, or volume is wrong. well worth twice the money, and no more headsets…. my disclaimer, 60 yrs old gamerGary

I've never used a desktop microphone before this, so I can't really compare this to anything else. Overall, though, I'm pleased with this mic. It's very easy to setup and use, just plug it in and select the right recording device, and you're ready to go. Works with both Windows 10 and Linux without needing to install any drivers. Build quality is decent with the exception of the desk stand which feels like it might break if handled too roughly, but if you're not moving it around much or don't need to adjust it often, I wouldn't be too concerned about that. The mic itself is very sensitive and seems to be capable of making high quality recordings, but ambient noise can be an issue. It's supposed to be unidirectional, and it does reject noise coming from other directions, but not as much as I expected. It picks up ambient noises all throughout the house, and even my mouse clicks and keypresses get picked up pretty easily. I wouldn't recommend this for someone who needs to make recordings in a noisy environment and needs noise reduction or rejection. For conference calls, though, especially where multiple people are in the same room and will need to talk, this mic is great. Minus 1 star for the desktop stand construction and high sensitivity to ambient noise.Kristin

My friend bought a $13 intercom mic on Amazon as a joke and it's on par with this microphone. It's not to say the quality is terrible. It's kind of decent. It's just not worth $24. This mic is reselling for like $7 on other websites. My biggest gripe with this mic is that the screw design of the stand causes the plastic to bend in, causing it to eventually break. $24 for this mic is disgraceful. Unless you urgently need to walk into a Walmart and buy a microphone, this microphone is not good. Please don't buy it.bruhman82

It’s only the practical issue of size! There is no real indication of size for this mic and I understand why. Yet it’s HUGE, I can’t have it centered in front of me even. It’s the same size as a very large orange, so 10 cm across and on its 20 cm high stand it is a very large black bobb! It also has a very bright red light when it has power and this annoying light at night has no function at all. As ounce it’s plugged in, it’s always on. So why advertise the fact with such a large bright light? Needless to say, it does have two very important redeeming features; very good sound quality and because of this alone it’s then very cheap. My son actually sounds exactly as if his in the same room with no distortions. Yet 3 stars is still a very good achievement in my opinion. Recommend this as it can be placed to one side. Yet due to the two problems and the fact that it has no switch 3 star rating.MajorBrighton01

Really good mic. I really love it. it's a very big upgrade over my 20 dollar wireless headphones. and I continue to use my Corsair HS35with it, just like my old wireless headphones. the plug and play with absolutely nothing avoiding its path are very amazing. Zero Complaints One thing though is if you do have background noise you should consider going with another microphone like the Razer Seiren Mini, Or a HyperX. Really love this microphone though. the sound quality of the voice is outstanding. I got it on sale for 50$. But if you are looking for a really good mic and good price (wait for it to go on sale) id say pull the trigger if you don't have background noise and want an awesome mic! Thanks Bestbuy!MysteriousPlxyz_YT

Meh and letdown would be the words to describe this. First of all they need to remove the $20 Ubisoft part of the item description. The codes these contain are all from 2020/2021 and well expired. But we don't buy microphones for whatever dollar off codes they contain – this was meant to be used in place of a full-on gaming headset – hoping the mic quality would be better than a my laptops mic array, without looking like a knob on conference calls while working from home with a cumbersome gaming headset on. Mission accomplished? Nope. Well. You at least look normal speaking – the downside here is this mic picks up EVERYTHING. Like. Everything. Typing? Kids? Someone in the house on the other side of the same floor flushing a toilet? Yep, check everything. To the point co-workers asked how I even got any work done. I can't have that while working. And being a Blue product, I expected some customization in voice and some sort of background canceling – but the software is limited to showing you your iCE mic and controlling only the gain. And even then unless I was on top of the thing, it wasn't picking up my voice very well – but had no problem with everything else leaking through in my house. Disappointing. Back to the store this went. I could only see low end streamers using this in a sound proof room. Otherwise I'd highly recommend skipping.NikS

Very good mic for an amateur setup! The arm is quite compact and doesn't take a lot of space and the sound quality is very good for its price range.José L. F.

I got this because my laptop’s onboard mic wasn’t working properly. Setting this up was a breeze and my laptop recognized, and connected to this mic immediately. The sound output is good and it seems to be working fine. I didn’t see any of the problems with the mic jack that other reviewers have noted (though once I plugged the cable into the jack on the back of the unit, I haven’t removed it, so perhaps trying to plug it in repeatedly was what caused their problem). Overall, I’m very satisfied with this unit.Craig

Works about as good as can be expected. I bought this from my grandson who is learning how to stream and he's very happy with it so far. It would be nice if it came with a few more accessories rather than just the standard base. maybe that's why it's the price it is. You get the microphone and just the standard base no wind sock or any other accessories. It is affordable and does a great job. You can't go wrong if you buy one.Manuel505

It captures ambient noise too easily, If you had a noise gate instead of noise suppression set up, you wouldn't be able to keep the noise out and record yourself without yelling a bit. With noise cancellation/suppression, It records voice well but can clip if you speak loudly or are too close to the mic. I used NVIDIA Broadcast to suppress background noise and I have no complaints in use for voice calls or recording. Included USB cord is not too long, good to go across a desk, but not around.Yzaias

The microphone quality for recording is excellent much better than the built-in microphone on my computer or iPad. The one drawback is the connection of the MicroUSB that goes into the Microphone is weak and seems easily damaged and the chord that came with the Microphone had a bad connection (once replaced it worked). If they could find a way to make that more secured, then I would rate it 5 stars. By the way, on the iPad, the normal video/camera app doesn't work with this external microphone but Garageband does. You need to find another video recording app if you need the microphone for an improved video AND audio recording.DrAndrewRice

I used a mic at work with some button functionality and wanted a stand alone mic that I wouldn’t have to hold all day. Ideally one that was a bit more clear and better for dictating. While the Yeti does the job, there are a few issues. The anti EMI device is too close to the microphone/stand and limits the ability to change the mic angle. The mic sits a bit low, so without being able to angle it, you have to set it up on something to be closer to your mouth for best audio. Testing it against my computers built in mic, the difference wasn’t as pronounced as I was hoping, but I am no audiophile.Jon S

As we have all become dependent on using zooms throughout lockdown, finding a good mic was very important as I have been using my laptop one and often people cannot hear me clearly whilst also ensuring I am sat very close to speak. The build of this Yei Nano is very robust and the smooth finish instantly shows how good the quality is. The base is well build so issue about it accidently falling over. The compact size is great as it doesn’t take up too much space on the table. The setup is quite easy (which I am glad about) – The cable is connected via the bottom of the microphone and there is a small hole on the bottom of the stand where the cable runs through so it keeps it nice and tidy. Sound quality is fantastic – you can hear really clearly and the volume is quite loud with no echoes in the background. The best thing is you do not need to be particularly close to the mic to talk in order for others to hear you. This is an amazing top of the range mic which I highly recommend. It has made meetings much easier and comfortable to do.Annie12188

It records my voice rather well, and I'm told I'm a soft speaker, so that having it pick up my voice is great. Otherwise no one would be able to hear me, lol. My only concern is that, since it feels kinda heavy, that I'm afraid of dropping it on something. That, and it just feels a little top-heavy. But I got it for the recording quality, which it delivers on.amandpizzolatt0

Decent mic, but not great. The sound isn't the best, but it works for my purposes. Get a higher quality mic if you're doing voice recording.Milosh D

Just can't beat the value. Steel construction at a cheap plastic price. Plug and play, Windows 10 automatically installed it with no user input. Volume on the mic itself is crazy handy for making quick adjustment without changing programs or opening settings.usthom.e5meyykkv

I was not expecting it to be this good for a USB mic! Been using it for 2 days so far and I had no problems with it, it is really easy to set up and the price isn't to bad, also the sound is really good, for the gain it is best to put it at about 50% that's what i have found to work. Would recommend.jorgeaco-77

The NZXT is a good option for console gamers (xbox and PlayStation) who cant adjust Microphone settings just like pc and its a sinple plug in adjust slightly based on how you like its sound and it works really well. Its better than most out of most of the market like the notable blue yetti (100maybe idk)Skywalkerluke

I am a singer/songwriter (amature) and I have mics and recording equipment at home, but I was looking for something more mobile. I wanted something that I could plug into my ipad and record musical ideas when I was on the go. I can record guitar tracks at home and put my ipad and condenser mic in my bag and work on vocals throughout the day. And the sound is great.Trihokie

After not being happy with either using phone/earbuds, internal microphone, or external headphone/mic combo direct wired to computer, I ordered this to improve my WFH situation. It set up easily with no issues, connecting my headset to the back of the mic, and the mic to a USB splitter connected to my PC. Feedback from colleagues is that I sound really good (DJish was one description.. It picks up my voice whether I'm close or a couple feet away and does not appear to pick up a lot of other background. I can't speak to other uses for this mic, but for what I needed it fit the bill perfectly. Also calling out that–as is usually the case–B&H delivered it when it said it would.john

Persistent oscillating interference across the 2000, 2997, and 3997 kHz ranges, irrespective of gain. Interference persists across multiple PCs and is difficult if not impossible to remove in DAW. Sound is otherwise clear, however. Stand is awkward and difficult to adjust. Attractive aesthetics but at the cost of functionality.Jon

Just what I been looking for to connect to my laptop. Its kind of hard to find a very good microphone to use with your laptop but this one is awesome to use. I do lots of karaoke and I enjoy this microphone. An A+ ..saturn278

I am blown away with the results of this mic. It is durable, sturdy, and adds new meaning to form and function. Thanx! nv88snv88s

This microphone looks nice and also sounds nice. However, I have purchased this microphone for the second time now and for the second time it has stopped working without reason. It is not due to any pc port, audio driver, or cable problem. All of these things are working just fine after checking. Supposedly this microphone has an issue with it's firmware that causes this problem for me and many other people. I think this microphone is way too expensive for it to just give out unannounced like that. While it may look and sound nice, I can't see myself recommending this microphone to others due to how faulty it is. I'd spend my money elsewhere.Kayla

I absolutely love this microphone. I have been using a Samson Meteor Microphone up until this purchase, so, yes this is quite the upgrade – even though in the right hands even the Samson Meteor can sound great. However, I am not a microphone expert; I am of above average microphone knowledge but not by much. Right off the bat I notice that the setup's ability to transfer from the included stationary stand to my boom swing-arm AND have the ability to change adapters which is incredibly convenient. Keep in mind, this is all without having to remove the shock mount that the quadcast comes with either. The microphone works well in any orientation whether in vertical or inversed position, to even sideways or offset. The microphone is painless to setup and easy to use, having a gain knob underneath, a touch-tap mute button on top, and a mode selector on the back. The ability to choose from four pre-programmed scenario-based settings (podcast vs. interview vs. chat etc..) without needing a complex software is great and it is all at your finger tips with the mode selector. Speaking of software, the accompanying downloadable application for your desktop allows you to customize your sound settings and, of course, the RGB colors, patterns, ambience, and reactiveness. I am always partial to my blues and greens and, boy, did I get them. The sound of the microphone is great even when using my typical chat services, Discord, Zoom, and Teams. I unfortunately do not have experience with recording with intent like as voice overs, but my friend does like to capture instances of us playing various videogames together. Even without a "boosted server" the quality is crystal clear with a wide range. The addition of a built-in pop filter allows for some better hands-off control, giving the user the optional freedom of no external pop filter mounts or covers should they choose to do so. Although, it is always recommended to consider getting one depending on your vocal habits. The material used in the construction is very reassuring and has a nice matte black. The stand itself is very solid and you would have to put in a little effort to knock this thing over. I don't see myself getting a new microphone anytime soon, and I hope that I never have to!Ryan Z

I got this mic to replace a cheaper one i got from amazon for streaming on twitch. The audio quality is stellar, and i would even argue that its on par with the higher end stuff from rhode and sure, except its much cheaper AND its made by what is essentially a gaming company. With just a noise gate and a noise supression filter through OBS it already sounds like a professional grade mic. The physical aspects of it leave a few things to be desired as it is quite large. There is a more important problem though, the USB C port is on the back which creates the need for a steep bend in the cable right at the connector. So far i havent had any problems and the cable it comes with is pretty sturdy so its not a deal breaker, but i feel like it could have definitely been designed better. Overall the lighting, sound quality and construction make this a very solid choice.spencingt0n

Just what I been looking for to connect to my laptop. Its kind of hard to find a very good microphone to use with your laptop but this one is awesome to use. I do lots of karaoke and I enjoy this microphone. An A+ ..saturn278

I am blown away with the results of this mic. It is durable, sturdy, and adds new meaning to form and function. Thanx! nv88snv88s

The H&A Professional USB Microphone is a great starting mic to get into audio recording. It's durable and easy to use right out of the box. I would recommend going through the sound levels and adjusting the volume to your liking before getting started with a live recording. It may also be helpful to get the vocal booth adapter to enhance the quality of sound to match the pros!Robert

Works great for Zoom and FaceTime video calls on my Mac. Easy to position with the included tripod so that it picks up my voice without being on camera.STEVEN

I'm using this mic for Zoom calls. FAR better than my video camera's built-in mic ? my voice Is much clearer, even when the mic is out of the way, sitting on my desk a foot or more from me.R Douglas

It records my voice rather well, and I'm told I'm a soft speaker, so that having it pick up my voice is great. Otherwise no one would be able to hear me, lol. My only concern is that, since it feels kinda heavy, that I'm afraid of dropping it on something. That, and it just feels a little top-heavy. But I got it for the recording quality, which it delivers on.amandpizzolatt0

Decent mic, but not great. The sound isn't the best, but it works for my purposes. Get a higher quality mic if you're doing voice recording.Milosh D

Just can't beat the value. Steel construction at a cheap plastic price. Plug and play, Windows 10 automatically installed it with no user input. Volume on the mic itself is crazy handy for making quick adjustment without changing programs or opening settings.usthom.e5meyykkv