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USB microphones bring the possibilty of studio-quality recordings with the PC or laptop one step closer...

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USB Microphones

Recently introduced onto the market, the high-quality USB condenser microphone is set to revolutionise home recording. These low-noise high-quality units can bring studio quality straight to your PC or laptop via their built-in Analogue to Digital converters. The versatility of the condenser microphone means that you will be able to record vocals and many acoustic instruments using just the one mic.

The condenser microphone traditionally requires phantom power, of course, using the USB socket gives you access to power from your PC. Additional software drivers provide the tweaks you normally expect with pro mics. ie. filters, phase switching etc.. Whether you want to deliver a professional sounding podcast or get some serious garage-band recording done in your living room, USB mic's could give you access to a previously unavailable level of quality recording with your computer.

Specifications and guide prices for two models are included here, more may be added as the market expands:

Audio Software from Applian:

Freecorder

Audio capture software able to record sounds from your PC, MIC and LINE inputs as well as VOIP. records as MP3 format

WM Recorder

Records streaming video, automatic recording function.

SAMSON CO1U

Specifications:

USB Condenser mic
Hyper Cardioid pattern
16-bit A/D converters
Frequency Response: 20Hz-18kHz
Weight: 480g

Guide price £50 ($80)

Additional features available via driver software:

Programmable gain, low-cut filter, input metering and phase switch

The C01U faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals,to name a few.The extended frequency and fast transient response ensures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top.

Samson CO1U

SAMSON CO1U

RODE PODCASTER

A USB microphone with the feel of a sturdy professional piece of kit. As its' name suggests, this microphone has been developed for the podcast market. The intention has been to develop a quality microphone for the serious podcaster to use.

Specifications:

USB Condenser mic
Cardioid pattern
18-bit A/D converters
Tailored-for-voice frequency response
Low self-noise
Direct headphone amp
Internal pop filter
“ON” LED
15 ft. USB Cable

Guide price £150 ($200)

Shock-mount available, high-pass filter via Windows software switch only.

Rode Pocaster

RODE PODCASTER

Please note that comments on the microphone information pages are opinion gathered from a variety of different sources, the guide prices are only a rough estimate. We would urge you to do your own research before purchasing any microphone.

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