A desk mic with a mute tap and a monitor jack for under thirty dollars
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- Discord, streaming, remote meetings, or a first podcast where a headset mic is the current bottleneck
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- The onboard reverb is a novelty more than a tool, and most people will leave it at zero
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The PUPGSIS USB condenser microphone is a plug-and-play desktop mic that connects over USB to a PC, Mac, or PlayStation and over the included adapter to a phone. It has a cardioid capsule aimed at picking up your voice from the front while rejecting a good amount of keyboard and room noise from behind, plus onboard controls for gain, a noise-reduction setting, and a reverb level. A 3.5mm headphone jack on the body gives you zero-latency monitoring, so you hear yourself as you speak rather than a delayed loop through software. It sits on an included tripod stand and tilts to point at your mouth. Best fit: Discord, streaming, remote meetings, or a first podcast where a headset mic is the current bottleneck.
Pros
- Zero-latency headphone monitoring built into the mic body, no interface needed
- Physical gain knob instead of burying level control in software
- Works on PC, Mac, and PS4 or PS5 over USB with no drivers
- Cardioid pattern rejects a useful amount of keyboard clatter behind the mic
Cons
- The onboard reverb is a novelty more than a tool, and most people will leave it at zero
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with PS5 without extra software?
Yes. It shows up as a USB audio device on PS5 and PS4. You select it as the input in the console audio settings.
Can I use it with an iPhone?
It needs a USB-C or Lightning adapter depending on your phone. With the right adapter it registers as a standard USB audio input.
Is the tripod stand tall enough for a desk?
The included tripod is short and sits on the desk surface, which puts the capsule below mouth height for most people. A boom arm improves both the angle and the amount of desk thump it picks up.
Does it pick up mechanical keyboard noise?
Less than a headset or laptop mic, because the cardioid pattern rejects sound from behind. It is not immune though, so keeping the keyboard out of the front pickup area helps.
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