• Reviews around microphone (4.26 of 5)

    Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

    • I love this microphone, it is undoubtfully one of the best microphones I have ever used
    • I've had this microphone for over 7 months and it's a great microphone overall
    • This microphone sounds good, and does a good job of rejecting room noise
    • 100% would recommend to anyone wanting a great quality microphone for the price range
    •  Nice Microphone if under $70 however this Microphone does pick up background noise ex
    • First of all: this microphone greatly benefits from some accessories
    • When it worked, the microphone was great
    • The first microphone I ordered didn't work
    • It is a great microphone, and not so expensive, shame that it does not have an on/off button and XLR option
    • Good beginner microphone for basic use
    • The microphone is very tough, and looks great with everything else on my desk
    • After two failures with a popular condenser microphone, I took the advice of several experts and chose the Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB Cardoid mic.
    • I love this microphone
    • One of the best portable microphones around for podcasting, interviews etc
    • At only $36, I was amazed at how great this microphone sounds
    • To hear a recording of us using this mic on an actual syndicated radio show, The Freedom Feens, google "My latest and least-expensive microphone recommendation."Unscrew the top and pull out the inner foam (use scissors or tweezers) and throw the inner foam away
    • I got it at about 50% of the price (as the listing showed) and for that money, it is quite a good microphone
    • It's a very good microphone
    • This is the perfect microphone for someone filing reports from locations on the fly
    • This microphone works great
    • I can put the two halves together securely enough, and the microphone itself feels solid, but the quality of the stand seems to be a bit lacking
    • Right now, this microphone is unusable because of the vapors...especially as it is to be used near one's head!
    • One of the best microphones I've used until date
    • I would highly recommend this microphone for anyone getting started in podcasting or voice work.
    • I really like this microphone
    • As good as the microphone is there are a few annoying aspects, for example; when you plug the USB into the computer to activate the microphone you HAVE to use your headphones through the microphone to hear
    • This microphone is the bomb
    • This is a nice microphone that offers clear recording and easy operation.
    • These microphones are amazing
    • This is a well known, often very expensive microphone
    • Great microphone, though the stand included isn't the best, it gets the job done, audio quality is superb, and construction is pretty solid
    • Considering how much a good microphone costs, no regrets about using it for a podcast.
    • Strongly recommend this microphone to anyone for broadcasting, recording, etc
    • I decided to invest in a good microphone and hearing about the quality of Audio-Technica products, I went ahead and bought the ATR2500
    • Microphone is good but do not expect the same from the tripod that comes with it
    • so I don't really need it but other than that, the microphone is amazing!
    • The stand is a bit short, and doesn't rotate very freely, but the microphone itself is a great budget microphone for anyone needing high-quality audio input at a cheap price.
    • This is an excellent microphone
    • This microphone really cuts out noise around you when you're recording.
    • Very good and clear microphone
    • With a little bit of voice editing this microphone will sound like a $500 plus studio microphone
    • If you are starting out, and want a smooth-low, and crisp sound then buy this microphone!
    • All in all, it's a great microphone from a great company and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for.
    • Best microphone for podcasting, 5 stars doesn't even do
    • No pops, clicks, or real heavy hiss noise you usually expect from cheaper microphones
    • This microphone is a vast improvement in audio quality over cheaper microphones while still being in a good price range
    •  BEST dynamic microphone for the price
    • The ATR-2100 being a dynamic microphone means that it doesn't require 48V phantom power and it's less sensitive to ambient noise
    • Just buy it if you are looking for a good, Hand-Held Dynamic Microphone
    • If you want to produce videos like Khan Academy, I recommend this microphone .
    • This microphone has amazing quality and I loved it the few times i used it.
    • This microphone worked great but after only 1 month it stopped working
    • If you are recording serious voice work where good quality matters, this microphone is well worth your consideration
    • Got this for my boyfriend because he records for his podcasts and he loves this microphone
    • The microphone is responsive and clear, but don't confuse yourself about the USB connection
    • It is a decent microphone
    • This microphone is amazing
    • Recommend sound proof environment as the microphone picks up background noise rather well
    • It's a good looking, sturdy-feeling microphone
    • These mics sound fine, at least just as good compared to more expensive microphones for higher end audio productions, when put through the MP3 audio blender
    • I was getting from a cheaper microphone I was using
    • This microphone is compatible with the most expensive mics out there
    • I needed a decent microphone to give an audio only presentation over the internet to a customer
    • Other than that, it's really a great microphone!
    • For some its a great starter microphone while for many its simply a great microphone that will fully meet their needs for many years to come.
    • Great microphone
    • The microphone is sturdy, and when accidentally dropped to the carpeted floor didn't even seem to notice it
    • This microphone requires drivers to work, and hence it won't work on systems you can't install drivers on, eg
    • Hands-down these provide excellent sound and my colleagues and clients feel that it sounds just as great as microphones that are 3-4 times the price
    • Great microphone for Podcasting
    • Excellent sound on par with any top microphone
    • This microphone is easy to use and sounds great
    • I've gone through 3 different mics now trying to find a good microphone for voice
    • This is a perfect cardioid microphone for the quality and the price
    • I recommend this microphone to anyone who needs one for podcasting, skype calling, or even narration or voice acting
    • This microphone is awesome.
    • The microphone worked wonderfully out of the box....for this first 10 minutes (YES 10 MINUTES) before I got the dreaded USB device not recognized error
    • My lowly Behringer XM8500 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone is much quieter in that
    • Good microphone.
    • It's actually a nice microphone some people were saying it didn't work for windows 7 ?
    • Otherwise - a very decent microphone for the price.
    • [IMPORTANT UPDATE]The microphone just died
    • most recommend it if you are looking for a cheap microphone for music or video production
    • This is by far the best microphone you can get under $75
    • Very good microphone
    • Great microphone, will worth the price
    • Excellent microphone
    • Great microphone
    • It is a great microphone, and not so expensive, shame that it does not have an on/off button and XLR option
    • I use this microphone for my podcast, and I love it
    • All in all, I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a cheap microphone!
    • This is pretty upsetting, but the actually microphone works quite well.
    • I love this microphone
    • Love this microphone, sound quality is amazing and everyone I speak to is shocked at how crisp the sound is.
    • This USB device was simple to hook up (the microphone was hanging from a boom, then running to my laptop to record).
    • It is crisp, clear and great microphone to use for radio shows, webinars, video recording, conference calls and more.
    • If you're a novice Podcaster that wants to create quality sounding podcasts without breaking the bank, I'd recommend this Microphone
    • It’s a great microphone that packs a lot of bang for the buck
    • az well Youll get to hear what the Microphone sounds like with my engineeringYAHZurd
    • Possibly one of the best microphones of its kind.(This video is also on my YouTube channel Products GEEK)
    • Absolutely perfect microphone for podcasting
    • This microphone works great!
    • But shopping for a mic stand gave me a rude surprise: This dynamic cardoid mic won't fit smaller mic stands, including the very popular NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom
    • Great microphone
    • This very affordable, very portable microphone has the feel of high-quality materials and methodical construction (needless to say mine has been dropped a number of times and continues to function without a hitch).Thanks Audio-Technica :-)
    • Either overtime the mic was broken in from all the times I yelled into it, or the microphone has always been like this
    • i believe , it's really one of the finest microphones you can get , i've been using it lately for a bit of voice acting for some small game projects , and the usual Teamspeak/skype chats with friends , and everyone compliments it , it sounds really nice
    • That is the function of a dynamic microphone however, and is to be expected
    • Maybe I got a bad microphone, but still
    • Was a great microphone for a
    • Probably the best microphone for the price!
    • If you're on a budget or can be in a quiet area, this is a fantastic microphone when paired to a Samson SP01 Spider Shockmount
    • This is a fantastic microphone with really good sound quality
    • This microphone it the best microphone for the price also it beats the Samson microphones so this microphone you should get if you are just starting to get into youtube
    • An excellent microphone, sensitive and capable
    • Highly recommend this microphone if you're into streaming, podcasting, commentary, or whatever you may do
    • Anywho, I got delivered a dysfunctional product which is probably worth 1 star, but I'm giving it a 2 because after repairs the microphone is great
    • Either way, the microphone is fantastic
    • Ok so for 70$ this is an amazing microphone
    • :) i highly recommend this microphone.
    • it's a really good microphone that gets the job done as well just as good if not maybe slightly better than the audio-technica atr2100.
    • Great microphone
    • Great microphone
    • this is my best option for a versatile microphone USB/XLR, i will recommend for Podcasters and also for video mic recordings!
    • The microphone worked well, but the 6' cord was insufficient and since it uses usb mini (which was replaced by usb micro) it was a bit of working to find a longer cord to use instead.
    • This microphone was recommended to me by some business associates who use it in their webinars and podcasts.
    • This microphone is awesome for the money
    • Amazing microphone
    • This microphone is great for any amateur podcaster or let's player, since you're probably not going to have access to a quiet recording studio
    • The microphone worked well for about a month
    • it's a really good microphone that gets the job done as well just as good if not maybe slightly better than the audio-technica atr2100.
    • Great microphone
    • This microphone is awesome
    • The microphone is also having a problem
    • Despite the microphone working again, I can't help but to believe that most consumers don't care to put in the effort to fix this cheap microphone, so even though I am greatly pleased with the quality of sound it produces, the flawed design that renders it useless leads me to leave 1 star.
    • In conclusion, this is a versatile, sturdy and good quality microphone that could serve you well
    • It's a pretty good microphone, especially if your good with mixing and mastering and have good plugins
    • This microphone is absolutely amazing
    • I began researching good microphones that would give me good bang for my buck
    • I almost said excellent, especially for the price, but really the sound quality rivals that of far more expensive microphones as well.
    • This microphone is worth EVERY penny
    • quick!You would be hard pushed to tell the difference between this mic recording and a $500 microphone,its that good!
    • This very affordable, very portable microphone has the feel of high-quality materials and methodical construction (needless to say mine has been dropped a number of times and continues to function without a hitch).Thanks Audio-Technica :-)
    • Wonderful microphone for a reasonable price
    • This is an excellent microphone!
    • AMAZING microphone for the price
    • I would recommend it, if you're look for a good quality, microphone..for cheap.
    • and then the microphone stopped working for no reason
    • Don't get me wrong however, nothing will beat a nice microphone and a real pre-amp
    • Fantastic microphone
    • Awesome microphone, no complaints whatsoever
    • I highly recommend this microphone
    • This microphone is awesome
    • However, based on my experience, I cannot recommend this microphone.
    • The microphone is just amazing for the price at which its available
    • since its a dynamic microphone it does require your mouth to be pretty close to register at a suitable volume
    • This is by far the best USB microphone I have ever used
    • Everyone loves this microphone
    • The microphone works fantastic
    • Great microphone for daily use
    • Love this microphone
    • The microphone sounds good, but it does have some self-noise (static)
    • Awesome microphone
    • This is what I've added:Shock mount/pop screen: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001REJX1U/Mic Stand: http://www.amazon.com/Stage-DS7200B-Adjustable-Microphone-Stand/dp/B0002M3OVI
    • This is a great mic for the price, if you're looking for a cheaper USB microphone you definitely want to consider this mic
    • My son enjoys recording and this is a very good microphone he said
    • Would make a great podcast microphone as well
    • Solid carded microphone, especially for the price
    • Best microphone I've ever bought
    • For this price the microphone is amazing
    • Haven't used this all that much yet, but it's a good microphone, and the fact that I can hook it up to some devices that can accept USB mic input is really cool
    • Love this Microphone
    • As many have posted, this is a great microphone to start with
    • While the microphone is very sensitive and does pickup small details such as the buzz of a computer that is near the mic, it can be easily fixed within a program such as Audacity
    • Crappy microphone
    • I love Audio-Technica microphones
    • Because this is a dynamic cardioid microphone, this is great for doing podcasts or voice overs
    • I do keep it in a hard case and take care of it, so I have to assume that the new microphones are poorly manufactured or they're missing a crucial step in the inspection process after manufacturing.
    • This may not be the mic for professional musicians or pod casters, but it is an excellent choice entry level microphone that is still capable of providing professional sound.
    • This microphone is useful if you're recording in an environment where you cannot control the environmental sounds
    • Great microphone, if you have a quiet place to use it
    • This microphone is one of the best starter microphones I have come across
    • Nice Microphone with real-time listening by earphone design
    • This microphone is SOOOO much better than my old Logitech USB Microphone
    • Great microphone, but the driver creates a speaker device as well that will override your normal speakers if you don't disable it.
    • The microphone did not work
    • Fantastic microphone I was using a much more expensive audio device before getting this mic, and when I was doing a joint webinar, the difference between my partner's mic and mine was as noticeable as the Good Year Blimp
    • The microphone was great however it is still working great.
    • mic has had several problems with the wire, and the microphone is not working
    • Great microphone - worked perfectly the instant I plugged it in
    • For an inexpensive USB condenser microphone, this one is incredible
    • Great microphone
    • Microphone just stopped working.
    • So, I got this knowing that it was going to be a wonderful microphone because I know many people on Youtube that use it as there professional recording mic
    • This is a good microphone for the money
    • Very good microphone for the price
    • I highly recommend this for anyone needing a good quality microphone on a tight budget
    • Great microphone and great recording quality
    • Great microphone for the price
    • First off let me just say that this microphone is really good for the price as you get very good sound quality that's crisp, clear and makes the average person with an average voice sound very professional
    • My set up:NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor
    • Enjoy this microphone, and just have fun with it.
    • This microphone is really amazing, it sounds incredible and is really easy to use
    • Good value microphone, easy to set up and use
    • NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand is awesome and DOES fit this mic - with a little wiggling.4
    • If you want a silent, professional-sounding microphone for quiet recordings (like audiobook narration), you will need to pay a bit more.
    • Great microphone
    • Sounds just about as good as $300 microphones or better
    • This microphone is a vast improvement in audio quality over cheaper microphones while still being in a good price range
    • This microphone is really versatile, it has a good soumd quality,and being pretty inexpensive makes it an overall great product
    • Most importantly, the microphone ALREADY has scratches and signs of use
    • An amazing Omni-Directional Cardioid Condenser Microphone for $69 (Including S&H)!
    • Best microphone for the money
    • This microphone is definitely worth every single penny!You can watch my review on it on Youtube here! - [...]
    • Then you can use some nice microphone like this ATR2100 because it is not only the mic that make your sound crisp and clear but the place and how to do the editing and remove noise and
    • You WILL NOT find a better solution to your straightforward microphone needs.
    • Definitely worth the money if you want a good microphone with no static and clean audio
    • Great and universal microphone
    • This microphone is brilliant, simple to use, good off axis noise rejection and a fairly strong signal
    • The ATR2500 is easily the best sounding USB microphone I have ever purchased
    • you want a starting microphone or one for amateur recordings or YouTube, this is a great microphone for the price
    • The best microphone I've used
    • The microphone is what it promises to be
    • There are better and maybe more relliable microphones but not at the price that you can purchase this one
    • This is, by far, the best USB microphone I have used in my six year audio engineering career
    • honestly, It's just a great microphone, I got it for a podcast
    • This is a well known, often very expensive microphone
    • I love the microphone for podcasting.
    • Honestly, to see a substantial increase in quality, as far as dynamic microphones go, I believe that you'd have to increase your budget by a very significant amount.
    • Do extensive testing immediately after purchasing this microphone and return it if there is any hint of a problem.*****************************************************************************************************************************************************************The microphone itself is great
    • Really great microphone for the price especially if you are just getting started and don't want to invest a lot right away
    • No PROBLEMS!I did have to change the settings so the computer recognized the new microphone
    • If you don't have a noise-controlled room to record vocals, this is a great microphone
    • The ATR2500 is a wonderful microphone
    • This isn't the greatest microphone out there, I mean there are better quality ones for a higher price
    • Nice microphone overall, but I found a few small cons:- Power LED is too bright (fixed with a bit of ins
    • great microphone for its price !
    • I found this one through many online reviews, it seemed like a great, affordable microphone for getting started without breaking the bank!
    • Setup is a breeze, as I had the microphone ready to use in less than a minute on both my desktop PC and Macbook Air laptop
    • The microphone was great for the first month
    • This is definitely the best microphone you can buy for under $150 this mic is way better than the blue yeti and a lot of other well known mics
    • WELL GOT A BLUE YETTI MICROPHONE
    • I bought it because I've been wondering about doing some amateur voice over work, and it seemed like a good microphone at an affordable price
    • I make YouTube videos on a regular basis and it captures audio very well, it's perfect for anyone looking to find a cheaper microphone that will satisfy!
    • Good starter Microphone
    • If you are looking for a suitable, quality, microphone for studio and live usage then this is EXACTLY what you are after.
    • Microphone just stopped working after about 2 months 😣
    • I fixed the issue by plugin the microphone in a SS USB that has a lightning symbol which has more power than normal USB
    • If you want to hear it compared to other, more expensive microphones, check out Pat Flynn's Podcasting Tutorials on Youtube.
    • I read some reviews about how the microphone stand and the microphone itself has a strong chemical odor
    • Good microphone for videos and live streaming
    • This is a very good microphone for the price
    • What a beautifully good sound microphone
    • This microphone is solid
    • Great Microphone!
    • For the first two months this microphone was fantastic.
    • This microphone is a must-buy, and thank you Audio-Technica for making amazing products.
    • This microphone is brilliant, simple to use, good off axis noise rejection and a fairly strong signal
    • It will hold your microphone, but I recommend getting a stand.
    • This is a great microphone
    • This is a very easy to use and dependable microphone.
    • I recommend purchasing the $2~ On Stage Foam Ball-Type Mic Windscreen to prevent popping and to protect your microphone if you tend to spit when speaking.
    • Truly a fantastic microphone
    • The stand that is included does the job but the mount for the microphone feels like it wants to tip forward or back at a slight touch, may want to invest in a better standAll in all an absolutely superb microphone, I highly recommend it if you're in the market for a great cheap cardioid microphone.
    • Great microphone
    • I would definitely recommend this microphone for its price-for-performance ratio, and durability.
    • First, the plastic stand was very flimsy and definitely not the same quality as the microphone.
    • Other than that, great microphone!Anyone using this should also consider a pop filter, because you will still get "mouth clicks" and it still picks up certain background noises if they are within range.
    • Audio-Technica has made an excellent microphone
    • Great microphone.
    • I had a boom box with an inferior microphone that cost twice as much plugged into the back of the computer
    • I highly recommend this microphone for both beginners as well as professionals
    • This microphone works well for the low price point, a great replacement for the built in mic on my computer, I am using it to create teaching videos and the sound is pretty good
    • I highly recommended it to anybody looking for a great quality, reasonably priced USB microphone.
    • Good microphone for the price
    • Good sounding microphone
    • Nevertheless, this is the best microphone i could ever buy in that price range
    • This microphone is durable and meets all my requirements
    • Excellent microphone!
    • i recommend to anybody that wants a good microphone
    • This microphone is great!
    • Really glad to have this good quality microphone
    • From my understanding all dynamic microphones are like this
    • is that the microphone have a really bright
    • I really like this microphone.
    • The AudioTechnica at2500 is a great microphone it self
    • The microphone its self is amazing, great quality, works perfectly nothing wrong with it
    • A great microphone, here's how I set this up in windows to work with cortana and do recordings for voice over and commentary[...]
    • After examining all of the options and reviews, this microphone seemed like the clear choice
    • This microphone isn't very sensitive and that's part of what makes it a great microphone
    • I would definitely recommend this microphone to people who are in need of a good,cheap USB microphone for home studio recording,field recording,or just for youtube commentary
    • All in all this is a GREAT microphone and I advise you to purchase one before they sell out
    • This microphone looks very nice and looks great
    • I was using a cheap logitech USB microphone for my voiceovers.
    • I needed a good microphone for several purposes including gaming, skype and music
    • Otherwise, GREAT build quality and an amazing microphone in general
    • Really good microphone for the price.
    • The microphone was good while it
    • The tripod is a bit wonky and cheap feeling as it is mainly plastic and can barely support the microphone, but it gets the job done
    • FilterNEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom
    • Not an amazing microphone, but very good for $60
    • The old microphone I used on the PS4 (Turtle Beach P11), I was having a lot of people complain about hearing my washer and dryer, or vehicles driving in front of my house, or low flying planes
    • A good recommendation for those using headset microphones but can't afford a prosumer dynamic microphone and want to avoid the issues with condenser microphones
    • If, however, you're like me and have only ever used a dynamic microphone for your "professional" applications, you'll be blown away
    • Hello prospective reader, to those that plan on recording their voices for say, a YouTube channel, allow me to just suggest trying out some of the cheap microphones you can easily get from a headset
    • Great microphone with good sound quality
    • "Value" does not equal "Cheap", and this is a very solid microphone.
    • For the price and features, it's a good multi-purpose microphone, especially when it can be connected to an iOS device without an extra power source from a powered USB hub)
    • If you're thinking of buying a desktop microphone, I highly recommend this cardioid microphone
    • Amazing microphone for the price
    • It's a really good microphone for those who starting to record, starting YouTube plus I even even recommend this microphone to use it after that
    • The Audio-Technica ATR2500 is an amazing microphone
    • A good recommendation for those using headset microphones but can't afford a prosumer dynamic microphone and want to avoid the issues with condenser microphones
    • Otherwise it is a good microphone.
    • It's a great USB Microphone
    • Audio Technica says it's a Microsoft problem, despite the fact that the microphone advertised as compatible with Windows 7 and their manual shows the Boost setting in their documentation
    • This is such a nice sounding microphone, I even purchased a second one.
    • Greatly disappointed as it's a really good microphone
    • The ATR2100 is a high-quality Dynamic microphone at an unbelievably affordable price
    • This microphone is decent, probably the best for its price
    • After hours and hours of podcasting and other vocal work, I can safely proclaim this an excellent microphone/// for the price (I paid $36 while it was on sale)
    • I would definitely recommend this microphone to people who are in need of a good,cheap USB microphone for home studio recording,field recording,or just for youtube commentary
    • If you look at reviews from podcasters and others who actually use their microphones you will see that virtually everyone mentions this microphone as a recommended buy for a sub $150 microphone
    • This microphone is amazing
    • All in all, this seems like an excellent general-purpose microphone for the money.
    • This is a great microphone
    • This microphone worked for about 3 months but recently stopped working
    • This is a great microphone
    • Like everyone else, I researched many microphones from $10.00 to $250.00, and do not believe there is a better option than the ATR 2500.You work too hard for your money to throw it away on products, or services, that do not deliver
    • Like everyone else, I researched many microphones from $10.00 to $250.00, and do not believe there is a better option than the ATR 2500.You work too hard for your money to throw it away on products, or services, that do not deliver
    • It is an absolutely fantastic microphone for its price.
    • Good microphone for general use.
    • Great microphone for the price
    • This is a great microphone
    • This is my first cardioid microphone, but i like it
    • Very nice microphone
    • The ATR2100 has great quality and does not have this problem as it is a dynamic microphone.
    • This microphone is absolutely KILLER
    • They are ASTONISHING microphones for the price.
    • The microphone itself sounds great, but I'm no audiophile or what have you
    • This is a great USB microphone
    • Solid microphone for most uses
    • Good microphone with stand, produces clear sound recording especially for voice overs, Podcast etc
    • Solid Microphone
    • I highly recommend this microphone for anyone looking for an inexpensive high quality USB mic.
    • Great microphone - worked perfectly the instant I plugged it in
    • Not bad, but not my favorite microphone for my particular voice
    • I use this microphone to record my podcast, Business, Life & Joy and it works perfectly well
    • Great low cost microphone for recording podcasts and other similar recordings
    • What a great microphone
    • After a couple months the microphone no longer worked with a headset.
    • Great starter microphone.
    • Since this is dynamic microphone it will mostly capture sound from the direction it is pointing
    • This may be a good microphone, but I could not get past the terrible chemical rubber smell emanating from the microphone itself and from the rubber feet on the stand.
    • This is a great microphone for the price.
    • It's an amazing microphone
    • Amazing microphone
    • I've tried using a ton of different mics but nothing has worked quite like the Audio-Technica ATR2100 microphone
    • This is a great beginner microphone and your money is well spent on this microphone
    • Microphone Boom Stand is awesome but does not fit this mic.3.
    • The stand that is included does the job but the mount for the microphone feels like it wants to tip forward or back at a slight touch, may want to invest in a better standAll in all an absolutely superb microphone, I highly recommend it if you're in the market for a great cheap cardioid microphone.
    • This microphone was worth every penny
    • This Microphone, in my opinion, sounds remarkably crisp and clear if you want to use it for recording from just about 2-4 inches from your mouth
    • Every review I read said the microphone stand was flimsy, and the microphone would easily tip, or fall.
    • Other wise I will have to return it
    • It was not as good as i
    • Yes, I can hear what I'm recording, but I wanted to get this for audiobook narration in a relatively noisy room, but I can't very well read a book while I'm trying to swallow a microphone (since that's how close it has to be to my mouth to hear anything.
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