Koss M-18 Electret Microphone

by Koss

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005UPFN
• Item model number: 142877
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Designed for convenient hands-free communication, the M18 is a freestanding desk or tabletop model with a flexible boom microphone that can be bent for optimum usage and recording efficiency. The low profile base can easily slide under a keyboard for space efficiency. The omni-directional, electret condenser microphone features an impedance of 2.2k ohm. Designed for use with amplified, computer sound card systems, it requires external power when used with non-bias power (non-amplified) systems.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A little tinny but good overall, July 4, 2003

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Mr. Stephen R. Phayre (AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Koss M-18 Electret Microphone (Personal Computers)

This microphone produces a high treble output (not surprising based on its size) The flexible portion of the arm is a nice feature but over time it gets a little limp.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quick test, January 23, 2006

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Ungenious (Here, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Koss M-18 Electret Microphone (Personal Computers)

After being very upset w/ my Plantronics .Audio Microphone, I bought a couple to test out. Of them were the Logitech USB, Olympus ME-12, and this Koss M-18 (all available as of this date on Amazon). The prices are similar, with Logitech USB being the highest at $19.99 & Olympus at a low $10.99.

Unfortunately, the Koss had the poorest noise canceling out of the three. Also, its adjustable neck was a lot less firm than I was hoping; any bump to the desk causes the mic head to jiggly & tremble for a good full two seconds.

Overall, this isn't a bad mic & is perfect for casual use. Also the fact that it ISN'T a USB device may be a plus for most people, as setting up USB devices w/ a poorly designed audio application might be a problem.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Too Bad, July 26, 2011

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Buddy Bryan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Koss M-18 Electret Microphone (Personal Computers)

I bought this for speech recognition using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred - Medium Box. It worked, but it also picks up my breathing and anything in the background. It is a little bit too sensitive to be highly accurate. But if you're in a quiet place it should be fine. And it is great for talking to people, no matter what program you use.