Customer Reviews

MXL USB008 USB 32MM Condenser Microphone

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I bought this mic to use for voice over work from my home. You can spend up to $5,000 for a pro mic, which I did not want to do. I did a lot of research on various USB condenser mics, and settled on this one, based on other reviews, cost, and simplicity. I was not disapointed. It is just as described...plug and play. The stand that comes with the mic stinks. It puts the mic off balance, and the smallest tap, will tip it over. If you are going to do it right, you need to buy a good short stand with a heavy base (about $25). You will also need a shock mount ($45), and a pop filter ($20). So when all is said and done, you really need close to $100 in extras to do it right. You can download Audacity (at www.audacity.com) for free. This is a great recording program, which allows you to record, edit, and add tracks...like background music. The only thing that I noticed is that I need to get really close to the mic to get the best sound, but that is not a big deal. If you need an inexpensive mic for voice recording, this is it!

It is well built. With the shock mount it looks professional.

But it has high background noise. I tried different settings, and the noises were constant. Of cause you can remove the noises with software, but your recorded voice will change too. When I recorded my singing, the final results were worse than my cheap mic from ebay. I returned it.

The MXL USB008 32MM Condenser Microphone is just what I needed for small studio recording. The professional quality and crisp audio response along with the convenience of compact plug-and-play makes it a super value for under $150. The nifty carrying case and 10ft USB cable makes it easy transport from one studio to the next, although the accompanying stand is unstable. This buying experience is just as I always expect: timely and top notch!

If you're in the market for a $100-$150 USB microphone... BUY THIS ONE! I've been using it to record vocals and guitar. For $112, it is unbeatable! Its sound quality is a step up from the Blue Yeti.