Amazon Basics USB Condenser Microphone for Streaming, Recording, and Podcasting on PC, Plug and Play, Cardioid Pickup, Adjustable Stand with 360° Rotation, 5.8 x 3.4 inches, Black
$24.35
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CONDENSER MICROPHONE: High sensitivity, low noise, and low distortion with a large 14mm diaphragm and clear sound pickup
FOR STREAMING & MORE: 360° rotation adjustable stand mic is ideal to track your voice in real-time conference, online streaming, podcasting, music recording, solo vocals or instruments and more
CARDIOID PICKUP PATTERN: Cardioid pickup pattern microphone effectively isolates background noise, ensuring clear and clean sound for recording and broadcasting
ONE TAP SILENT MODE: Stylish design USB microphone built-in convenient one-tap mute function that syncs with your laptop or PC. Compatible with Windows OS 7, XP, 8, 10 or higher, Mac OS 10.10 or higher, streaming and broadcasting applications
PLUG AND PLAY: Easy to use with no additional drivers required and connect with USB data transfer cable; it can be detached and installed on tripods, boom arm or microphone stands that with a standard 5/8 inch thread
STABILITY: Come with a built-in shock absorber and silicone rubber microphone boot
13 reviews for Amazon Basics USB Condenser Microphone for Streaming, Recording, and Podcasting on PC, Plug and Play, Cardioid Pickup, Adjustable Stand with 360° Rotation, 5.8 x 3.4 inches, Black
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Brendan Mobert –
Well recommended for its wide niche
The is not a professional mic replacement.It’s also not crappy junk.Where 1 is crap, beauty better than nothing, and 10 is perfect, this is between a 6 and 8 depending on use case.Sound reproduction is good, maybe very good, but far from perfect. It’s small and mobile but won’t fit in a lapel. It has a wide focus of capture, about 160deg across and about 100deg verical… ish. I’ve not measured. Don’t take those numbers seriously. Outside that range, the gain is low but capture is still OK and background is muted, but not gone. Within that background is not well removes. But, that’s not what this mic is reallly for.I got this mic as a simple and reliable way to speak to my DRG teammates over steam. I come through crisp and clear and I can expect it to last longer than my headphones mic; and expect Winblows to continue to recognize it without fault.There are better sounding mics out there. Cheaper ones, too. More mobile; more capable; better background filtering, etc.This mic is a good compromise for simple, mobile, compatible and capable. I can recommend it for what it’s meant for
Jonathan Nguyen –
The best cheap microphone.
Great sounding mic for a cheap price. This definitely works great for overall video calls and it uses a standard USB C cable which is nice. The mute button is also very useful. The mic is surprisingly small, but that is a plus since it doesn’t take up too much space and is fairly light.
Slapple –
Phenomenal, not just for the money.
I can’t say enough good things about this microphone. I only use it to chat with people. But it’s such a nice little mic. The fact it was $20 is honestly baffling in this day and age. It sounds great, it looks great. The physical mute button is super convenient. Easy to set up. Perfect size for my desk. Can just sit in the corner and it’s perfect.
SevWren –
Great Value USB Mic with Minor Trade-Offs
I just picked up the Amazon Basics USB Condenser Microphone a couple of weeks ago, and I’m really impressed with how it performs right out of the box for the price. The setup was a breeze – it’s truly plug-and-play without any drivers or complicated installs. The audio quality is the best I’ve ever heard for a mic in this price range so far, with good sensitivity that picks up my voice nicely during calls. The adjustable stand is handy. It’s compact and doesn’t take up much space, plus it feels sturdy enough for daily use. One minor drawback is that it doesn’t come with any built-in post-processing capabilities like noise cancellation or EQ adjustments out of the box, but that’s easily bypassed by using it with mainstream VoIP apps like Discord or Zoom, or even free editing software like Audacity/OBS. Combined with those, it sounds great without needing extra hardware.Overall, if you’re looking for an affordable mic that delivers great performance for recording or call via PC, this is a winner. It’s not perfect for pro-level studios, but for the cost, it led up to previous like minded reviews.
YaewningMaestro –
Great Mic, DOA USB cable.
The mic is actually pretty decent and sounds much better than you would expect something this cheep. I’m still giving it 3 stars because the USB cable it ships with is SUCH a piece of garbage. Its surprisingly stiff and hard to bend, it feels like cheep plastic and it just looks so bad. The one I received was actually bad out of the box and caused my PC to fail to recognize my mic. The USB cable just looked so cheep and the mic looked and felt so good that I instantly assumed that the USB cable was the problem. Swapped it out for a good cable and my mic worked instantly. Just to be sure I tried the USB cable with a couple other devices and it really was bad. Docking 2 stars for cheeping out and making me spend extra money just for an extra USB cable.
Todd R –
Great Budget Mic — Clear Audio and Simple Plug-and-Play Setup
This little USB condenser mic surprised me. Setup was instant — literally just plug it into the laptop and it’s ready to go. The audio comes through clean and clear, and it picks up your voice without needing to lean right into it.The build feels solid for the price, and the small desk stand is actually pretty stable. It’s a good choice for video calls, voiceovers, or quick recordings without messing with extra software or audio gear.For an affordable, plug-and-play mic, it works really well.
Amazon Customer –
Simple, easy to use, great clarity. Definitely worth the purchase
I bought this Mike several months ago to use in my home office for video meetings and it works great. The sound quality is an improvement over my built-in laptop microphone . The setup is very simple , and I use it for my work and personal laptop.I don’t know if it is good enough for podcasts or other professional use, but it definitely meets my needs and was a good value for the money.
C. L. Magendanz –
Better quality audio in a much smaller package
Okay, I had a USB condenser microphones that *looked* more like a studio microphone, but as far as audio quality this beats them. I’ve also had both previous generations of Amazon Basics USB condenser microphones. Don’t let the looks deceive you. Practically speaking, this is a better microphone and it comes in a smaller, more convenient package to keep on your desk.
ＮＩＮＪＡＰ –
オンライン会議やスクーリング、LINEの会話用に購入しました。スタンドで使いやすく、ボタンひとつでミュートできるシンプル操作がありがたいです。十分に声を拾ってくれるので、発言もクリアに届いているようです。コスパの良いマイクを探している方にはおすすめです。
valerian –
Super pratique, il vient remplacer le micro de ma webcam et a un son vraiment bon. Pour les compositions musicales et chant c’est parfait.Mais pour être honnête je m’en sert beaucoup plus pour les montages audios et pour mes Visio de travail, mes collègue apprécient le son bien mieux qu’avec le micro intégré de ma webcam qui crée une sorte de résonnance.Le bouton mute permet d’être vraiment plus rapide pour éteindre le micro sans toucher la souris quand y’a de l’écho en réunion et permet de réagir plus vite pour interagir sur l’environnement privée (les réunion se font à la maison donc forcément…)Il est vraiment pratique et c’est du plug and play donc hyper facile à utiliser, juste pensez à le sélectionner comme source audio lors de vos visio sinon ça se met automatique sur le micro de la cam. franchement pour le prix je suis hyper content je recommande. je l’ai déjà fait tomber une fois il marche nickel 😉
Giovanni –
🔹 Ottimo mini microfono a condensatore entry‑level!Ho acquistato questo Amazon Basics Mini microfono a condensatore per un collega che aveva un microfono orrendo e ci faceva venire il mal di testa ad ogni meeting e devo dire che mi ha davvero soddisfatto.🎙️ Audio chiaro e dettagliato: la qualità del suono è sorprendente per le dimensioni e il prezzo.🔧 Plug & Play USB: si collega direttamente al computer via USB, senza bisogno di driver, rendendo l’utilizzo immediato e semplice.📏 Compatto e portatile: leggero, occupa poco spazio, perfetto anche da viaggio o per chi ha scrivanie poco spaziose.⚠️ Qualche limite da conoscere:• Nessuna funzione avanzata (no filtro pop, no controllo del volume integrato);• Non offre la stessa versatilità dei microfoni professionali;• Più soggetto ai rumori ambientali rispetto a modelli più costosi, ma niente di eccessivo.✅ Perfetto per chi cerca un microfono economico, facile da usare e con buona qualità audio per attività quotidiane. Non indicato se ti servono prestazioni da studio o funzioni avanzate.
Sascha M. –
Ich habe mir dieses Mikrofon für mein Gaming-Setup und für gelegentliche Sprachaufnahmen geholt und bin wirklich positiv überrascht. Die Installation war kinderleicht, einfach per USB einstecken und es wurde sofort von Windows erkannt, ganz ohne Treiber-Gefummel.Die Klangqualität ist für diese Preisklasse super. Meine Stimme kommt im Discord und in Aufnahmen klar und deutlich rüber, ein riesiger Unterschied zu jedem Headset-Mikrofon, das ich bisher hatte. Was mir besonders gut gefällt, es nimmt wirklich hauptsächlich meine Stimme von vorne auf und filtert störende Geräusche aus dem Zimmer, wie das Klicken der Tastatur oder Lüftergeräusche, ziemlich gut raus.Das Mikrofon steht dank des kleinen Stativs stabil auf dem Schreibtisch und nimmt kaum Platz weg. Für Einsteiger ins Streaming, für Podcasting oder einfach für besseren Sound beim Zocken ist das Teil absolut zu empfehlen. Ich habe nichts daran auszusetzen.
Kindle Customer –
Seems to work well