At first I was going to give this mike 4 stars because I'm a perfectionist and I've seen better studio mikes. But those studio mikes were expensive; this one is under $50. Therefore, 5 stars. Here's why:
PROS:
* Good quality recording with variable settings on the mike itself
* Very easy to install. No driver software-- just plug it in and it works
* Responsive cyan LED to help indicate power / recording level
* Excellent size. When set on a table it's at just about the perfect height for recording
* Surprisingly good sound quality, especially for a mike this light-weight and low-priced
* Neat little table tripod stand, easy to set up and use
* Comes with generous-length cable
CONS:
None really. Terrific little mike. These are more "be aware of these things when recording":
* This is (as advertised) a studio mike. It is really, really, really sensitive and will pick up all sounds in the room-- including computer fans and a small 10" room fan I had set on low about 6 feet away. Such noise of course can be easily overcome in post-processing using a program such as Audacity (available free on the Net) or other music processing software.
* That said, it has a "bass switch" that provides reduction of background noise by reducing mike sensitivity for some sound levels.
* That said... the bass switch also alters the overall quality of recording sound. This can also be adjusted via post-processing.
* THAT said... it's best to record in an enclosed room using a tablet or laptop with as little fan sound as possible, because this WILL pick up all sound in the room. It's meant to do so to provide distortion-free recording.
For best recording I use this with my Windows tablet (zero fan noise, easy portability and setup). The result is a very effective "recording studio" which does a good job for not a lotta cash. Quality Windows tablets today can be purchased for around $200. So that along with this mike and free downloaded software provides a good recording environment that will suit the needs of many users. And of course it functions perfectly as a high-quality computer mike for Skype or other chat purposes.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
A good-quality voice and instrument recording mike. Solo voice/guitar? Yes. Computer voice mike? Yes but it will pick up background noise. Group mike? Yes, it's a studio mike; it picks up sound well.
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT:
Don't expect $300 + $20 wind screen sound recording from this. It has very good sound recording, but there are better mikes on the market if your budget allows. However if you're on a limited budget and want GOOD results and would like a USB mike that plugs right into your computer, I don't believe this can be beat. I've purchased several microphones and this has as good a quality sound recording as any mike I have purchased.
This isn't a "band" mike. This is for use in "studio conditions" (ie, in a closed environment without background noise) directly plugged into your computer's USB port. Used as an outdoor mike at a concert or such... well I haven't tried that yet. Typically studio mikes are not good for such. Used in live performance: no. The background noise pickup and feedback potential would be immense.
SOLO STUDIO RECORDING:
Because it does pick up external noise you can play it with an acoustic instrument without miking the instrument separately; it will pick up about the same quality and positioning as the human ear. Interestingly this mike seems to work better from 12 inches than the standard 2 to 4 inches that most recording mikes prefer. I got excellent results when recording at 12". At 2" from the mouth the sound is still excellent but one gets the feeling of "really not necessary and is actually too much". 12" or even further seems perfect, which is great news for solo acoustic guitar performers.
This mike would work equally well running an electric guitar through an amp and setting the amp to the side. The mike has such faithful reproduction of sound it should lose little or nothing in the distance translation.
In short, a terrific mike for studio recording. If you're looking for an inexpensive quality studio microphone, this is well worth your consideration.
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The stand is crap
I haven't had a chance to test the mic yet, but I trust the good reviews here. Regarding the stand, it is badly designed and pretty unstable. It's designed to fold up flat for easy transportation, which it does well and becomes rather compact, and although the plastic is pretty sturdy feeling it is not very stable. A light push would knock over the mic.The stem is metal and 3/8 inch thread, so it's too skinny for my pop filter to get a good grip on it. the filter's clamp won't even tighten enough to hold on to the stem. If you plan to use the mount on another stand it will need to be 3/8 also. The mount looks pretty solid itself. It would allow you to swing the mic back so it is inverted an would reduce the height of the whole setup for storage purposes, but I wouldn't use this mount on a floor based mic stand or anything that is not on a rigid base and vertical post.Also note that this stand will give you no isolation from vibrations from the surface it is sitting on.Buy it for the mic and get a better stand. I intend to order these:On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand, Blackand On Stage MY410 Studio Microphone Shock Mount, ChampagneIt looks like the shock mount will hold this size mic with a little padding inserted, and the mount looks like it will fit on the stand.Minus one star because of the stand, which alone I would give one star. The mic probably deserves five stars.UPDATE: I received the above mentioned stand and shock mount and they do indeed fit each other and are made by the same company. The mic fits in the mount very nicely without any padding, and my pop filter clamps to the stand stem just right. Very nice looking set up, and very stable.
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