best usb microphone for zoom

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• quality
  3.3 out of 5
• value
  3.3 out of 5

• Custom condenser capsule: Powered by Blue’s custom condenser capsule, Snowball iCE microphone delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone
• Cardioid pickup pattern: Captures your voice with clear, focused sound for streaming, podcasting, broadcasting, Skype calls and Zoom meetings
• Stylish retro design: Record or stream in style with a classic recording equipment design that looks great on your desktop and on camera
• Adjustable desktop stand: Allows you to position the condenser microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality and saving space on your desktop for the optimal broadcast setup
• Skype and Discord certified: Whether conducting interviews over Skype, streaming live gameplay on Twitch, or communicating across the globe, you’ll be heard loud and clear on leading VOIP platforms
• Dimensions (Overall): 10 inches (H) x 3 inches (W) x 3 inches (D)
• Weight: 1 pounds
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
• Style: Shotgun
• Frequency Response: 13

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• value
  3.9 out of 5
• quality
  3.8 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: Omnidirectional, Cardioids
• Style: Studio
• Noise Level: 120 dB SPL

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

• CONDENSER MIC — Fitted with a custom condenser capsule, the mic's impressive sensitivity can capture more detail, especially at higher frequencies, ensuring it broadcasts voice with stellar clarity and quality
• SUPERCARDIOID PICKUP PATTERN — A tighter pickup pattern allows the mic to focus on the voice while suppressing room noise, so never have to worry about sounds like typing or mouse clicks getting in the way
• TAP-TO-MUTE SENSOR WITH LED INDICATOR — Whether gaming, chatting, or streaming, instantly prevent audio mishaps by simply tapping the top of the mic, and telling at a glance if the mic is active or not with an LED status indicator
• BUILT-IN SHOCK ABSORBER — Find the sweet spot with a tiltable mic stand that also features a built-in shock absorber to dampen noise caused by accidental knocks and bumps. Can be detached for a boom arm setup
• PLUG-AND-PLAY DESIGN — Be ready to game, stream, or chat in seconds. Simply plug the USB mic into the PC and it's good to go—no software or drivers are required. Works with Discord, OBS Studio, and XSplit
• ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION VIA RAZER SYNAPSE — From studio-level sample rates to separate volume mixes for playback and audience, create the perfect setting and manage it all from one powerful platform
• Dimensions (Overall): 6.38 Inches (H) x 3.59 Inches (W) x 3.59 Inches (D)
• Weight: .52 Pounds
• Connection Type: USB-A, USB-C
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Style: Studio
• Noise Level: 96 dB

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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
  3.7 out of 5
• value
  3.3 out of 5

• 1-Person Interviews, Videos, Streaming
• Connects to Cameras, iOS/Android Devices
• 1 x Clip-On Transmitter with Mic
• Compact Dual-Channel Receiver
• 2-Level Noise Cancelling
• Automatic Audio Limiting
• Dimensions (Overall): 1.5 Inches (H) x 4.06 Inches (W) x 4.45 Inches (D)
• Weight: .34 Pounds
• Connection Type: SD
• Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
• Style: Combo
• Noise Level: 12 dB