Best Fun Generation USB One Alternatives

Based on 17 reviews

Microphone works as a USB sound device. Really as simple as plugging it in, waiting a few second and you're good to go. Normal minijack headphones plug in to the back and there's a potentiometer on the front to control their volume. Very simple, no need to read the manual. The improvement over the standard computer microphone and a generic USB headset is remarkable. Sound quality significantly improved for interviews and conversations, with much more clarity and detail in the recording. No issues with wind or background noise. The microphone is much more compact than you would expect from the pictures, it really is a small device which easily fits on your desk with its small footprint. It is quite heavy for it's size, and the stand looks a bit flimsy at first, with it's magnetic...

Based on 29 reviews

I've used the Rode NT-USB to play and record my singing and guitar playing at the same time, and for my first ever condenser microphone it has been a delight. PROS: + The quality of sound is very good, with high pitched sounds not causing any distortion if you've got your audio settings in check + Microphone has an audio jack built in to it, so that you can listen to your own voice through a headset, which is practical for those learning to sing + Quite literally plug and play, with it only taking as long to get working as your computer takes to recognize it + I've had no complaints about background noise when used to converse with VOIP (Voice Over IP, voice chat - e.g. Skype) + Microphone's build is very robust, it being primarily made out of metal, yet comfortably weighed CONS: -...

Based on 7 reviews

I've worked as a film maker for many years so I know my way around audio solutions without being an audio expert. I wanted a USB plug and play solution for my MacBook Pro 16 that would do voiceovers and podcasts without the hassle of an audio interface. The AKG Lyra seemed the best fit for my needs after a bit of research, and I was pleased to find out that this was the case. The microphone is robust, nicely designed and has simple, useful features. It has a USB C input on the mic so that can go to the older USB formats or directly to the USB C input on my MacBook. There is also a headphone socket under the mic so, using it with Audacity, for example, I can set the software to both input from and output to the mic unit. The sound quality, as you'd expect from a well trusted brand such...

Based on 6 reviews

Cons - the body is very sensitive to touch. Even on a stand, the microphone will hear your knock on the table! I recommend soft suspension! Of the pluses - good processing, with which you can customize the sound for yourself. As a result, a not very clear and rough sound will turn into a good and beautiful one by default. But there is a difficulty - for many beginners it will be difficult to handle the settings! Moreover, the presets are not very well matched! But if the user has knowledge 0, it will be easy for him to customize it for himself!

Based on 2 reviews

Es kann durchaus sein, dass ich erst falsch mache, aber das Mikro ist extrem leise. Alle Pegel auf 12 Uhr, und bei Zoom oder Piezo (Mac) kaum ein Ausschlag. Das kann nicht sein. Erst wenn ich Zoom die Lautstärke automatisch regeln lasse, ist es akzeptabel. Dann kann ich auch relativ weit vom Mikrofon entfernt sein und bekomme dennoch ein gutes Signal. Selbst wenn der Pegel vom auf ist, bekomme ich es nicht hin, ihn zu übersteuern. Angeblich zeigt das Profile das visuell an - bei mir jedoch nicht. Ich werde da noch forschen. Das Profile schirmt Geräusche, die nicht direkt von vorne kommen, gut ab. Es kann aber wieder Stereo noch andere Aufnahmearten und ist somit ein eines One -Mann Mikro. Der Arm macht einen soliden Eindruck. Er muss bei der Installation fest in den...