best external microphone for pc

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• STREAM AND GAME REACTIVE LIGHTING — Amp up your showmanship and immersion with lighting that not only works with Chroma-integrated games, but responds to stream events such as emotes, alerts, and more
• MULTI-FUNCTION TAP-TO-MUTE SENSOR — Simply tap the top of the mic to prevent audio mishaps during gaming, chatting, or streaming. Map its double and triple tap commands to adjust lighting and toggle the mic’s digital gain limiter
• SUPERCARDIOID CONDENSER MIC — Sound your best with an impressive mic sensitivity that can capture more detail in your voice, supported by a tighter pickup pattern that suppresses room noise like typing or mouse clicks
• DIGITAL GAIN LIMITER AND BUILT-IN SHOCK ABSORBER — With automatic gain limiter, an in-build noise-dampening design, and dynamic lighting that warns when your audio levels are peaking, you’ll never have to worry about sounding too loud or distorted
• PLUG-AND-PLAY DESIGN — Be ready to game, stream, or chat in seconds. Simply plug the USB mic to your PC and you’re good to go—no software or drivers required. Works with Discord, OBS Studio, and XSplit
• ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION VIA RAZER SYNAPSE — Create the perfect setting from one powerful platform. Personalize the mic’s lighting, set studio-level sample and bit rates, manage your stream mix to set separate volume mixes for playback and your stream, and more
• Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 4 Inches (W) x 4 Inches (D)
• Weight: 1.47 Pounds
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Noise Level: 96 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20kHz
• Battery: No Battery Used

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• quality
  4.1 out of 5
• value
  4 out of 5

• Custom three-capsule array: This professional USB mic produces clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for YouTube videos, Twitch game streaming, podcasting, Zoom meetings, music recording and more
• Blue VO!CE software: Elevate your streamings and recordings with clear broadcast vocal sound and entertain your audience with enhanced effects, advanced modulation and HD audio samples
• Four pickup patterns: Flexible cardioid, omni, bidirectional, and stereo pickup patterns allow you to record in ways that would normally require multiple mics, for vocals, instruments and podcasts
• Onboard audio controls: Headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and mic gain put you in charge of every level of the audio recording and streaming process
• Positionable design: Pivot the mic in relation to the sound source to optimize your sound quality thanks to the adjustable desktop stand and track your voice in real time with no-latency monitoring
• Plug 'n Play: Set up the computer microphone in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic stand or boom arm and instantly start recording and streaming on Mac or PC
• Dimensions (Overall): 10.05 Inches (H) x 6.36 Inches (W) x 4.7 Inches (D)
• Weight: 1.2 Pounds
• Connection Type: USB-A
• Polar Pattern: Cardioids, Omnidirectional
• Style: Studio
• Noise Level: 120 dB SPL

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• value
  3 out of 5

• The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Brand: Source - The NPD Group, Inc. U.S. Retail Tracking Service: Gaming Keyboards, Gaming Mice, Gaming Headsets, Gaming Peripherals; Based on dollar sales, Jan-Sept. 2021 combined
• Immersive, 7.1 Surround Sound: Heighten awareness with accurate positional audio that lets you pinpoint intuitively where every sound is coming from (only available on Windows 10 64-bit)
• Triforce 50mm Drivers: Cutting-edge proprietary design that divides the driver into 3 parts for the individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows—producing brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows
• Advanced Passive Noise Cancellation: Sturdy closed earcups fully cover ears to prevent noise from leaking into the headset, with its cushions providing a closer seal for more sound isolation
• Lightweight Design with Breathable Foam Ear Cushions: At just 240g, the headset features thicker headband padding and leatherette with memory foam ear cushions to provide maximum comfort
• Bendable Hyperclear Cardioid Mic: An improved pickup pattern ensures more voice and less noise as it tapers off towards the mic’s back and sides, with the sweet spot easily placed at your mouth because of the mic’s bendable design
• Model Compatibility: MacOS, Nintendo Switch, Personal Computer, PlayStation 4
• Dimensions (Overall): 7.88 Inches (H) x 3.94 Inches (W) x 6.5 Inches (D)
• Weight: .53 Pounds
• Ear Cushion Material: Foam
• Cable/Cord Length: 1.3 Meter
• Electronics Features: Built-In Microphone, Lightweight Design