U37

At first I was going to give this mike 4 stars because I'm a perfectionist and I've seen better studio mikes. But those studio mikes were expensive; this one is under $50. Therefore, 5 stars. Here's why: PROS: * Good quality recording with variable settings on the mike itself * Very easy to install. No driver software-- just plug it in and it works * Responsive cyan LED to help indicate power / recording level * Excellent size. When set on a table it's at just about the perfect height for recording * Surprisingly good sound quality, especially for a mike this light-weight and low-priced * Neat little table tripod stand, easy to set up and use * Comes with generous-length cable CONS: None really. Terrific little mike. These are more "be aware of these things when recording": * This is (as advertised) a studio mike. It is really, really, really sensitive and will pick up all sounds in the room-- including computer fans and a small 10" room fan I had set on low about 6 feet away. Such noise of course can be easily overcome in post-processing using a program such as Audacity (available free on the Net) or other music processing software. * That said, it has a "bass switch" that provides reduction of background noise by reducing mike sensitivity for some sound levels. * That said... the bass switch also alters the overall quality of recording sound. This can also be adjusted via post-processing. * THAT said... it's best to record in an enclosed room using a tablet or laptop with as little fan sound as possible, because this WILL pick up all sound in the room. It's meant to do so to provide distortion-free recording. For best recording I use this with my Windows tablet (zero fan noise, easy portability and setup). The result is a very effective "recording studio" which does a good job for not a lotta cash. Quality Windows tablets today can be purchased for around $200. So that along with this mike and free downloaded software provides a good recording environment that will suit the needs of many users. And of course it functions perfectly as a high-quality computer mike for Skype or other chat purposes. WHAT TO EXPECT: A good-quality voice and instrument recording mike. Solo voice/guitar? Yes. Computer voice mike? Yes but it will pick up background noise. Group mike? Yes, it's a studio mike; it picks up sound well. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT: Don't expect $300 + $20 wind screen sound recording from this. It has very good sound recording, but there are better mikes on the market if your budget allows. However if you're on a limited budget and want GOOD results and would like a USB mike that plugs right into your computer, I don't believe this can be beat. I've purchased several microphones and this has as good a quality sound recording as any mike I have purchased. This isn't a "band" mike. This is for use in "studio conditions" (ie, in a closed environment without background noise) directly plugged into your computer's USB port. Used as an outdoor mike at a concert or such... well I haven't tried that yet. Typically studio mikes are not good for such. Used in live performance: no. The background noise pickup and feedback potential would be immense. SOLO STUDIO RECORDING: Because it does pick up external noise you can play it with an acoustic instrument without miking the instrument separately; it will pick up about the same quality and positioning as the human ear. Interestingly this mike seems to work better from 12 inches than the standard 2 to 4 inches that most recording mikes prefer. I got excellent results when recording at 12". At 2" from the mouth the sound is still excellent but one gets the feeling of "really not necessary and is actually too much". 12" or even further seems perfect, which is great news for solo acoustic guitar performers. This mike would work equally well running an electric guitar through an amp and setting the amp to the side. The mike has such faithful reproduction of sound it should lose little or nothing in the distance translation. In short, a terrific mike for studio recording. If you're looking for an inexpensive quality studio microphone, this is well worth your consideration.

I bought this mic to record spoken voice for game commentary and pod casts and the like, not to sing (so I can't comment on what its like to record singing). I have had massive problems with other microphones (that were also cheap) because of the background noise in my computer room (window unit A/C - even with the compressor off, the massive fans make a fair amount of noise for my other mics to deal with, 3 computers with fans and the like). This has been an amazing microphone for me so far (had it a couple months now). It is very sensitive, which you would think would be counter-productive for a noisy room, but in my experience, since you can turn the volume down REALLY low (my windows mic volume is sitting at 5) and it will still pick up your voice loud and clear, as long as you get the positioning right, the background noise becomes negligible. I will admit I have to turn off the a/c (just the compressor part, not the fans) to get crystal clear recording, but it is miles ahead on sound quality than any other cheap microphone I have tried, and you can't really fault it for picking up loud noises that are actually in the room (after all, that is what a microphone is supposed to do, and that compressor is LOUD). I normally shut the door to the room, run the a/c on high for a few minutes before I want to record, and then turn the thermostat up so the compressor shuts off while I record for a couple hours. I had no troubles getting this to work in any of the software I use to record, I also have started using it in things like ventrilo because its just so much better than my old desk mic. Also, the stand it comes with is great for the default stand you get with a mic. The center pole moves up and down (not much, but about 2-3 inches of lift) and the part the mic attaches with pivots up and down about 180 degrees. The cord is also decently long, I have no problems mounting this on an arm on the opposite side of my desk from my pc. I think the cord is nearly 8 feet long. For the price, this thing is nothing short of amazing. My only complaint is the blue led that is right above the switches is really bright, and I normally record in a dark room... But, when the worst thing you can say about a product is the led is too bright, I call that a win. I am actually buying a second one today for my partner so we can both record at the same time and not have to be sitting on top of each other in front of my computer.

I needed a better quality microphone to use for VOIP/gaming chats and the occasional commentary for Youtube videos. I didn't see the need to spend the $100+ price point of popular mics like the Blue Yeti or Audio-Technica AT2020 , nor did I want to skimp and pick up something in the lower price range like the Zalman Mic1 . Just wanted a middle of the road model that'll make voice recordings sound better than the built-in mic on my laptop. After doing some research I found this mic and it got enough good reviews and was in a perfect price point so I decided to try one out. Setup was easy with the microphone. Windows 7 instantly installed the drivers through the USB plug/play connection. I keep the switches at -10 for the top and the straight line for the bottom bass reduction setting. I also went into the Control Panel > Sound > Recording tabs and changed a few of the properties to get better sound: CUSTOM - UNCHECK AGC LEVELS - Moved the slider to 50 ADVANCED - Change from CD to DVD quality (1 channel, 16 bit, 48000hz) I then went into my Realtek Audio Manager (every computer will be different so you'll need to research which soundcard your computer has to find your exact settings) and unchecked any microphone 'boost' settings. Then I loaded up Audacity (free sound editing program) and recorded some voice samples at different angles/distances. The pickup of the mic was pretty good at all tests. I use it positioned directly in front of my mouth about 6-8 inches away and the audio is extremely clear with little to no background noise. Most importantly though is there is no fuzzy/static sound at all. Instead of picking up a bulky pop filter or even a windscreen I simply took a clean sock and covered the mic to help prevent any spit getting into the mouthpiece. Comparing the voice samples covered/uncovered, the simple sock works pretty well to help tone down any sharp sounds. It also has the benefit of covering the blue LED from shining in your face. Talking to a few family/friends on Skype and in games they almost all commented on how much better I sounded from the built-in mic. Job done. I did take off a star though for a fairly annoying problem. The USB connection is very finnicky. Any reposition or slight movement in the USB cable will disconnect the mic. Not sure if my mic is just defective or if this is a common problem with the mics. Please leave a comment or message to let me know if you have any issues with yours please. A simple jiggle on the cable fixes it so I'm not going to bother sending back for a replacement .... yet. Overall though, this is a good microphone for voice commentary and sets up easily. Very clean natural sounding voice recording and has just enough features/accessories to make it worth the price. Recommended. Edit - January 2020 Still using the microphone. The issue above with the mic disconnecting was due to the assembly of the mic. The two plastic shells have a channel in between them that the wire from the USB port is supposed to fit into. During the assembly of the mic this wire was out of the channel and pinched in between the two shells. This caused the insulation on the wire to pinch and expose the bare wire. The mic would short circuit which explains the disconnects. I opened it up and wrapped the wire in electrical tape and the mic has been fine since then. Getting 7+ years out of the mic is not bad. Still recommended.

The microphone, which I primarily use for speeches and voice overlays, is a reliable personal microphone. Correctly editing the audio and going into a quite place, you will get the best performance. Unfortunately the microphone does pick up background noise (though being USB you would have to expect that.) Like I said, just add some noise removals, and you'll be good. Quality of audio becomes flawless. Both the switches on the front of the microphones only make a tad bit of adjustments to the overall quality of the microphone, but those tad bits can actually turn out to be a big difference in most situations. I also put a nice little wind screen onto my microphone just to decrease even more the amount of noise that I could possibly get. The other criticism I also have for the microphone is the blue flashing light on the front face when in use. It get's a bit annoying. Solution, put a piece of tape over it. Starts to look like handy man's project, but can help keep from straining your eyes. Also, the microphone has a body make of plastic, but don't, it's still an amazing microphone to work with, not some cheapy generic product for sure. For the price of $40+ makes the microphone worth trying for people who are interested in a starting microphone. You will enjoy using it, and you will enjoy the quality of audio that you get from it. All in all, the microphone picks up a little bit more noise just because it's a USB mic, the blue flashing light can get annoying, but with adequate audio editing skills the audio from the mic will sound flawless, and all of it for a nice cheap price of around. $40 Hope this helps you guys out in making your decisions. -AL

I am a long time singer and a currently working voice actor; and this was my first microphone when I had gotten started with voice acting. I love the sound. I love how simple and easy it is. I absolutely love the price. Since purchasing this I have upgraded my home studio quite a bit. But even now while I'm waiting for new equipment to come in or while replacing equipment I turn back to my trusty CAD for my voice over work. I also use it for day to day voice chat over Skype for auditions and whatnot. I have yet to re-record any of my demos, all of which were done on the CAD, and I continue to get very positive feedback about sound quality, my voice, and how professional it makes me sound. I would absolutely recommend and if I should ever need to, definitely repurchase. I absolutely LOVE my CAD. This microphone is perfect for starting out. Now, That all being said, if you are a singer it probably is NOT the best microphone for you. Even as a voice actor sometimes. The CAD has difficulty with projection. So if you need to belt out a note, or scream a line, don't expect too much from it. But that is literally my ONLY con about this mic. Light singing? Not going to be doing any Christina Aguilera belting? Your character not falling off a cliff and you dont need to scream for the part? Perfect. Use the CAD. It's amazing.

This isn’t a bad little mic for the price so long as you’re not embarking on any kind of commercial enterprise in the recording world. Sound wise, the mic is a bit tinny – it doesn’t pick up low ranges well at all, so if you have a deeper voice (as I do), you will want to look elsewhere. Mid and high ranges come through just fine however, and all in all the sound quality on playback is bright and reasonably clean, though it lacks warmth. The biggest problem is sensitivity; while it claims a to have a cardioid pattern, I found that the mic picked up everything, even subtle sounds like fabric rustling, from clear across the room. This occurred no matter how I changed the audio settings across the mic, PC, or DAW. There was also a bit of equipment hiss I couldn’t quite filter out. Outside of sound quality, the construction is solid, far better than I would expect for a cheap USB mic, although the stand it comes with is rubbish. I only mention the stand because, thanks to the way the mic attaches to it, replacing it with a better one (like a scissor boom) might be problematic. I’d feel safe recommending this microphone to anyone interested in starting a podcast or narrating videos on YouTube, but even for those applications, if one were to develop any kind of following, it would need to be upgraded. Still, it would be hard to find much better than this without looking a few price ranges higher.

After reading other reviews I thought I'd give this mic a try. I'm glad I did. The setup with the computer couldn't be easier. I use Windows 7 Pro. Connecting it to the computer was as simple as it gets. Truly plug-n-play. After making the connection I opened up Mixcraft 6 to try some test recordings using my acoustic 6 string guitar. I had some string noise so I placed a thin piece of foam around the mic holding it in place with a long tie-wrap. After a 2nd recording the string noise was gone and the recording sounded great. The distance between the guitar and the mic was about 18 inches and the mic picked up the guitar very well. I then did some vocal recordings and again was pleased with the results. I'm sure there are other microphones you can buy that might sound better but for the little money this mic costs I am very satisfied with it. I have completed 2 guitar recordings and sent them to friends who said they sounded great and also asked how I did the recordings. I would recommend this mic to others who don't want to spend more money than this mic costs but want a mic that will record and do a good job of it. I'd buy this mic again. I'm very satisfied with it.

I purchased the CAD U37 USB Condenser Mic to use with Apple's GarageBand. I wanted a somewhat trouble free way to add vocals to my mix without having to connect the microphone through a mixer or audio interface device. This USB Condenser microphone is the perfect solution. Amazon offered a black and a silver/gray choice of the product. I purchased the silver one, but the actual microphone casing is more of a champagne color. Aside from the screen, most of the unit is plastic. Pros: The price is very good for what you are getting. The microphone's sensitivity is excellent. I would suggest using the -10 setting on the top switch for recording as the audio is crystal clear. If you are recording farther away from the mic, change the switch to 0 and it will be more sensitive to sounds around it. The bottom switch allows you to cut the bass frequency the mic picks up, which is useful if you are recording certain instruments or voices. The unit attaches easily to a tripod style stand via a ring that tightens around the base. It connects to your computer/mixer via a micro USB to USB cable at the bottom of the mic. If you are planning on doing vocal or podcast recording, you may want to look into purchasing an inexpensive pop filter as well. This is a small six inch filter that will connect to your table/mic stand and screen out the hard "p" sound from being recorded. While that sounds silly, that particular sound can cause your levels to spike and ruin a professional sounding take. Cons: The mic comes in hard to open clam shell packaging. I really wish retailers would ditch this sort of packaging, especially for online orders. You have to open the package with scissors or a knife, and because the packing is destroyed when opening, it makes it more difficult to return if there is a problem with the product. I don't know how many times I've poked or cut my fingers trying to get a product out of this type of packaging. The mic is plastic and probably wouldn't be as rugged in live sets as a metal housed microphone. Still, it is attractive.

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Buen precio buen microfono, pero hace eco este definitivamente es mas ambiental pero que se conecte a usb es fantastico y rapido

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This is a great microphone, very responsive, true to sound. I found free software from CNET to facilitate recording, but even "out of the box" it does a great job. Really plug and play, as far as I am concerned. The instruction sheet is for both Mac and PC, and with only two switches to manipulate, hard to get it wrong. It arrived on time, well-packaged (packed with paper, not plastic, except for the card packaging from the manufacturer). I am very happy with the microphone, its price, and Amazon's delivery. Thanks.

I'm very impressed with this microphone: the quality is superb, with nice tone and a great balance between cutting out background noise, and not requiring you to press your face into the microphone: the noise levels were just about "right" for every distance I'm likely to be from the microphone. The two switches to modify the gain and bass response are very useful, and give a quick way to adjust the sound without having to fiddle with equaliser settings. They aren't perfect, but seem to work well for most normal setups. The quality isn't quite up to par with the top end microphones, but then it costs significantly less. I'd consider this microphone to be competitive with units costing twice as much, and am properly impressed with the quality/value balance. You get a lot for your money, and I really can't think of any reason, unless I was a musician recording an album, where I might want to spend more than this