I do a weekly podcast, and I've struggled with getting a microphone that sounds good and does not get in my way when I'm trying to read what's on my screen. I also don't want something that's ultra-fussy.
I originally bought this to use when I'm traveling. It's small and easy to set up. But aI haven't been doing as much travel in the past six months as I expected to.
At home, after months of frustration with other mikes, some of them nearly three times as expensive, I set this up on my desktop. I must say I'm very pleased.
The base is heavy and sturdy, holding the mike in place with a strong magnet. I don't need a separate pop filter, and this is easy to connect to my Mac with a USB C cable. I worried that because it's pretty low on the desktop, it would be too far away. But it picks up my voice just fine.
I record in a quiet environment, so I can't comment on how well it filters out unwanted noise.
In short, I can't think of anything to criticize about this compact, good-looking and relatively inexpensive microphone.
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NT-USB Mini
Studio-quality USB Microphone
Capture crystal clear, professional quality audio direct to a computer or tablet with the NT-USB Mini. Whether you're a gamer, podcaster, musician, streamer or content creator, this is the perfect microphone for you.
With a directional polar pattern that is optimised to reduce the sound of the room around you, the NT-USB Mini will give you beautifully clear recordings that are focused and detailed.
LIsten to your audio in real-time with no distracting delay or echo using the NT-USB Mini's high quality USB output, complete with onboard volume control.
Want to record professional quality podcasts with ease? The NT-USB Mini is fully compatible with the FREE RØDE Connect podcasting software for Mac and PC, which makes recording high quality simple, even if you have no audio experience.
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Decent recording quality, but needs high gain control and additional software for the DSP effects
The quality of the recording is good in this class and the amount of low frequency is even quite astonishing for such a low profile desktop mic and it can even be improved with the free Rode Connect software. But there's also where the problem start. It needs quite some time to figure out, how this software works. The most important features are totally hidden, and the ones usually not needed are placed very prominent. It will also install a ton of virtual mics and speakers in the system settings which make efficient working difficult when often switching between speakers and headphones. The Rode Connect has to run also all the time (!) when you want to use the built-in DSP enhancements like bass enhancement, exciter, compressor and noise gate. Why is this needed when they claim that the functions are all in the DSP of the mic? Does not make any sense to me. There's definitely something wrong with the design or the built-in DSP does not work properly? I can only guess. But either way - this compromises heavily the user experience and hence I'm not sure if it was a good decision to buy. Also the recording level is very low, which requires to have the audio always on 100% and also the gain boost (which is not a knob on the mic ... also a huge disadvantage) needs to be on the maximum value which is +40db. But then the audio level is decent. At least the DB boost will stay after closing Rode Connect software. But the heavy boost also means a quite high background noise interference. Either requires an absolutely quiet setting or using a noise suppressor software on top. I've been trying to get online support from their website, but usually replies took about 2 weeks with no real added value returned. The only reason why I'm keeping it, is the very unique super low profile with no obstructing LED lights on my desk with a very heavy and hence safe stand and an above average deep frequency recording from such low-profile mic.
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ERICK CONTRERAS
Excelente, no me sirvio para lo que queria.
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Valdair Leonardo Sgarbossa
Entrega a qualidade que promete!
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Reviewed in Brazil on July 14, 2022
Não tive problemas de compatibilidade com nenhum software e sistema operacional, não ocupa espaço físico, muito bom de equalizar na pós produção e aprimorar frequências tanto graves como médio graves e até mesmo agudos.
O retorno da voz é excelente também, muito fácil de ser configurado e ideal para ajuste de posição seja do microfone quanto minha (locutor).
Recomendo!
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Tracking was tricky.
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Leider kein Mute Button
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