This microphone has exceeded my expectations. The build quality is impressive, with a body, frame, and stand made of metal. It is somewhat heavy, which makes it stable no matter where it is placed. The hinges are easily adjusted and stay in place quite well. The buttons seem like they will stand constantly adjusting. The metal grill also feels like quality.
Installation is easy as it is a plug-and-play device. Windows and Mac OS recognized it immediately. It is connected via a legacy USB cable, which I would’ve preferred a USB-C (or USB-A 3.0). No matter, the cable is of decent length, is not too stiff, and stays put once connected.
The microphone picks up voice quite well. Even though I was about 2 feet away. Based on some recordings I made with the mic, my voice came in naturally with a slight bass boost, which I like. The included foam pop blocker filtered the hard sounds well. I tried dictation mode on Word, and it did rather well.
I did not really have use for the echo feature, but it is good to have the option. Also, I appreciate that there’s a 3.5mm input for headphone monitoring.
In the end, you can’t go wrong with this mic. The impressive build quality, ease of use, decent voice pick-up, and great price point earn an easy recommendation.