Logitech USB Desktop Microphone

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 10.2 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002RL84OY
• Item model number: 981-000246
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (513 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #5 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Headsets & Microphones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 5, 2009

Product Description

Product Packaging: Amazon Frustration-Free

Amazon.com Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Logitech USB Desktop Microphone—Your easy call for clear conversations Thanks to the Internet, free voice calls are as close as your computer. And with the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone, your voice sounds so clear, it's like you're in the same room with faraway family, friends and business associates. Designed with sound-enhancing USB audio technology, this sleek microphone makes sure your voice is heard in crystal clear detail. Just plug the standing mic into your USB port and you're ready to talk. No software to download. No settings to adjust. This is as simple as clear calling gets.

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Key Features

		Enhanced USB audio quality and simplicity Experience pure, clear digital sound with the simplicity of a single USB connection. No drivers to download. Just plug the microphone into your computer and you're set to chat.
		More clarity, less noise Calling from a noisy room? No worries. Your microphone filters out distracting background sounds so your voice always comes across crisp and clear.
		Power switch illuminates when microphone is on You won't have to ask, "Is the mic on?" The power switch lights up so you'll always know when the microphone is live. The one-touch button on the base let you quickly mute or un-mute the microphone as well.
		Pivoting design adjusts to you Tilt the microphone toward you or wherever it picks up your voice best. The weighted base keeps the mic stable, even if you position it at an extreme angle.
		Eight-foot cord for extra calling freedom Ideal for group calls, the long USB cord lets you easily move the microphone to the middle of the conference table so everyone can be heard.

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What's In The Box?

Package Contents

USB Desktop Microphone

User documentation

1-year limited hardware warranty

Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Logitech and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. It is able to ship in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

Compared to the traditional retail package, the Certified Frustration-Free version of the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone:

• Removes 4 ounces of plastic packaging
  
• Reduces 155 cubic inches of total package volume
  

Product Description

Experience plug and play convenience and enhanced audio quality of USB technology with the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. The noise canceling microphone improves sound quality by blocking out unwanted noise. This sleek microphone features a power button that illuminates when the microphone is active and allows you to pivot the microphone into the perfect position.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

190 of 199 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Volumes" of praise, January 27, 2006

By 

Melanie Gilbert (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Logitech USB Desktop Microphone (Black/Silver) (Personal Computers)

Thanks to the reviews posted here, I bought this microphone. It's awesome and I highly recommend it to other Amazon electronics consumers - especially at this price.

In addition to the sleek look-and-feel, feather-light design, on-off illuminated button (so you can keep it plugged in but not active or use as mute button while recording - see Customer Images), its best feature is the 8-foot long cord which allows amazing flexibility and range despite being anchored via the USB port to your computer. For me, that one simple design component speaks "volumes" about the overall design quality of this product.

This microphone is recommended for voice - not music - recording. But I found the music playback perfectly acceptable, especially as a background track.

The installation is as easy as plugging it into your USB port. Software is freely available via download.com and then by searching for EXPStudio Audio Editor Free 3.93, which features multiple track capabilities (background music with voice-over). Using your computer, the software and this microphone, you definitely can create your own in-house recording studio.

147 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my... this thing works beautifully!, October 14, 2005

By 

liebesy (Michigan, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech USB Desktop Microphone (Black/Silver) (Personal Computers)

First, I had some doubts about reviews below for the performance of this mic.
I got this thing today, and my... let me apologize to reviewers below. This thing works beautifully!
I put this mic about a feet away from my mouth(bit more than a feet... right next to where I use mouse with my right hand), and spoked a few words in normal voice level(maybe a bit lower) while my air conditioner was making some noise. When I played the recording back, the voice was captured loud and clean. This mic is outstanding with reasonable price tag!

179 of 198 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the technically challenged!, October 19, 2004

By 

Lee Mellott "Skin Care For Wrinkles" (Frederick, Maryland) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Logitech USB Desktop Microphone (Black/Silver) (Personal Computers)

My daughter is an aspiring pop singer. Neither of us has alot of tech ability. We wanted something simple to use so we could record her singing on the computer. After viewing several options we decided to purchase the Logitech.

The mic arrived assembled in its package. All we had to do was figure out how to plug it in the computers USB port. Next we followed the booklets instructions to go to sound recorder in programs and click the record button. Easy enough since it clearly described where to find this in the instruction booklet. She sang a snippet and the book says if you press play and hear your voice it works (yes the book actually says this).
Well we clicked play and heard her voice - crystal clear. Very simple!

The microphone looks odd in the picture, but its actually very sleek. Its shaped like a noodle and about 9 inches tall. Its very slim. Because it pivots forwards and backwards on the base its easy to adjust. The base has a button to turn it on and off. My daughter is used to a traditional mic but she enjoyed this one.

Great little mic for the money!

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