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USB Computer Microphone PC Microphone Plug Play Home Studio Microphone for Desktop Laptop Notebook Recording for YouTube Podcasting Gaming Online Chatting Black

Last Updated: May 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)

7.7

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Sound Quality

107

sounds, clear, pick, voice, noise

+84%

-16%

" ... Let's see what this thing sounds like. ... A quick test will tell us where it will pick up our sound best. ... Turns out that's not where the ZAFFIRO sounds its best ... So when you're facing the knobs directly, with the ZAFFIRO standing up tall, it has - in my opinion at least - the best sound reproduction. ... I think both the Blue Yeti and the ZAFFIRO sound wonderful. ... They each have their own characteristic, and I can't say that one sounds better than the other. ... It would be tough to make a decision on sound quality alone. ... For that price though, the sound quality is seriously stunning. ... Make yourself heard and sound like a pro. ... "

" ... Looks great and doesn't pick up any weird sounds. ... "

" ... With all sound icons turned up to the max, my voice sounds 10,000 miles away. ... "

" ... The sound quality is superior. ... "

" ... Gives another layer of sound quality rather than using the built in miceophone on our computer. ... Our family said we sound much better during live chats! ... "

" ... Super easy to use and decent sound quality. ... "

" ... I've been told by the other participants that it sounds great, very clear. ... "

" ... I like the expected quality of sound, as well as the usp tech. ... "

Price

money, waste of money, microphone, mic, sound

+85%

-15%

" ... Very good for the price. ... "

" ... The design is good and the price is reasonable. ... "

" ... Works very well, particularly for the fair price. ... "

" ... This is a nice little mic at a great price! ... "

" ... Worth every penny! ... "

" ... I didn’t want to spend to much, this has been worth the money and is holding up well with multiple people using (abusing) it. ... "

" ... This is an impressive device, especially for the price. ... "

" ... Worth every penny! ... "

Ease of Use

easy, easy to set, simple, use, sound

+100%

" ... Easy and simple to install/ sleek small and simple looking. ... "

" ... Simple set up! ... "

" ... I needed something for low cost that could be moved around easy. ... "

" ... It will also be easy to store since it is flexible. ... "

" ... It is easy to use and plug in. ... My daughter is only 9, so super easy ... "

" ... Simple and easy. ... "

" ... Easy to install and work with, gets the job done ... "

Device Compatibility

plugged, pc, windows, recognized, windows 10

+73%

-27%

" ... I use it to set up auto attendant for my phone system. ... "

" ... It works wonders in my computer ... "

" ... Used on older computer and now able to use google voice recognition. ... "

" ... Plugged it into my Windows 10 1803 System and it just worked. ... "

" ... Works well with my PC. ... "

" ... I use this on Echo Link I am a Amateur Radio Operator and use this on my desktop. ... "

" ... Just plugged in and started recording on my Mac. ... "

" ... I highly recommended for using with your PC even for dictation. ... "

Call quality

voice, skype, microphone, conference calls, calls

+77%

-23%

" ... Very clear, and as long as she doesn't wonder too far away from it, you can easily hear everything she says. ... "

" ... Makes it easy for my classmates to hear me during our virtual sessions. ... "

" ... Yes it is, if you are going to use it for conference calls or Skype. ... "

" ... I only use this microphone for phone calls and my online Spanish class, so I have no idea how it works with gaming. ... "

" ... They can hear us fine and clear. ... "

" ... His friends say they hear him a lot louder now . ... "

" ... Cortana can hear me. ... "

" ... Quite the opposite: when I speak with my normal voice, I have to increase the levels in post production to get close to 0dB. ... "

Product Reliability

worked, work, guess, first, button

+38%

-62%

" ... It was never recognized. ... "

" ... Does not work ... "

" ... IN A MONTH THIS ITEM WILL STOP WORKING THEN THE BUTTON STOPS WORKING THEN NOTHING BUT ECHOS . ... "

" ... Broke Immediately as soos as I bent it a littleand never worked again . ... "

" ... IN A MONTH THIS ITEM WILL STOP WORKING THEN THE BUTTON STOPS WORKING THEN NOTHING BUT ECHOS . ... "

" ... This product did not work at all. ... "

" ... Also stopped transmitting after about 20 minutes of use. ... "

" ... Does not work. ... "

Controls

mute, microphone, switch, press, mic

+43%

-57%

" ... The mute button really is an On/Off button like it says in the picture. ... "

" ... The button is not working ... "

" ... Button is flimsy and its hard to tell if it is muted or not. ... "

" ... Nothing but static and crackling, particularly when pushing the mute button. ... "

" ... The mute button really is an On/Off button like it says in the picture. ... "

" ... Simply didn’t work, was not capturing sound and mute button didn’t seem to work. ... "

" ... Only records while the button is being held down and starts with a loud noise on the recording (the button being pressed). ... I had to put a piece of duct tape over the button in order to use it without having to hold the button the entire time. ... "

" ... Also hate that the button has no light to indicate if the mic is on or off. ... "

For Kids

kids, school, daughter, youtube, videos

+100%

" ... Kids love it and easy to work. ... "

" ... This is exactly what I needed to communicate through my computer with my kids and grandson. ... "

" ... My kids use this mostly for gaming, and absolutely love it! ... "

" ... Our daughter loves making videos and wants to be a news anchor. ... "

" ... I liked it and gave it to my son. ... "

" ... I bought this for my daughter so she could use it to make her videos. ... "

" ... I got this for my daughter for her youtube channel. ... "

" ... I bought this for my son for Christmas, but I took it out of the box to test it out while he was at school to make sure it worked well and that he wouldn’t be disappointed in my purchase. ... "

Build Quality

cheap plastic, stand, flexible, legs, build quality

+53%

-47%

" ... Good range, firm flexible neck and easy on of operation . ... "

" ... It will also be easy to store since it is flexible. ... "

" ... stands on a nice tripod, adjustable stand, etc. ... "

" ... The legs are adjustable as well. ... "

" ... It is durable and high quality. ... "

" ... Good range, firm flexible neck and easy on of operation . ... "

" ... Very light and bendable. ... "

Setup

setup, plug, easy to install, installation, simple

+93%

-7%

" ... Easy to plug in. ... "

" ... I was definitely happy with the price, and also with how easy the set up was as well. ... "

" ... Easy installation - plug in and it's ready to go. ... "

" ... I had no issue setting it up and using it within 3 mins. ... "

" ... Easy installation - plug in and it's ready to go. ... "

" ... Simple set up! ... "

" ... Needed this as an assessor for my Webcam setup. ... "

" ... This was easy to install and it worked immediately. ... "

Gaming

games, mic, voice, son, pc

+80%

-20%

" ... I highly recommend this mic for casual YouTubers, podcasters and PC gamers. ... "

" ... I only use this microphone for phone calls and my online Spanish class, so I have no idea how it works with gaming. ... "

" ... He uses it for gaming ... "

" ... I use this on Discord (gaming chat), and my friends can hear me clearly, can hear others in the room when they speak (desired behavior on my part), somehow minimizes the background noise, and doesn't pick up cell phone interference. ... "

" ... great for desk top and gaming . ... "

" ... Works well for gaming as most games now are online and you play in groups and have to communicate with other players. ... "

" ... My daughter is big into gaming and recently started a YouTube channel for her video games. ... "

" ... Although it doesn't provide the most incredible input and output compared to some other microphones, it meets my gaming needs. ... "

Ports

microphone, plug, computer, port, jack

+68%

-32%

" ... It's very simply to use, you literally plug it up to the computer via USB and go! ... "

" ... Update, plugged in into another computer, it worked fine, good value! ... "

" ... Just plug it in to your USB and you’re ready to go! ... "

" ... A no-brainer, just plugged it and to my pc mic port and was talking in seconds. ... "

" ... I had no problems 'installing' it, I simply plugged it into the mic port on the computer and it worked. ... "

" ... I will update the review as soon as I test it on a pc with a dedicated microphone port. ... "

Returns

returning, back, going, send, returned

+8%

-92%

" ... have to pay return shipping if you return it ... "

" ... doesn't work was to lazy to send it back ... "

" ... So instead of going through the hassle of returning it because I don't have time for that which is why I shop online I threw it away. ... "

" ... And, like others, just too lazy to return it lol ... "

" ... doesn't work was to lazy to send it back ... "

" ... Probably going to return it ... "

" ... I only started using it during finals week, so I missed the return window ... "

" ... I will return it and MAY try again with the same unit. ... "

Software Platform

plugged, windows 10, pc, cortana, app

+95%

-5%

" ... Used on older computer and now able to use google voice recognition. ... "

" ... Once I used it with software that I had it worked even better. ... "

" ... I've tried it with a free app called Tape Recorder as well as iMovie (both under iOS 9, because that's the highest version my ageing hardware supports) - but if it works on that, logic dictates that it will probably work on newer hardware with the USB to Lightning connector as well. ... "

" ... Update, plugged in into another computer, it worked fine, good value! ... "

" ... Cortana recognizes my commands and obeys most of them. ... "

" ... I plugged into an Acer Chromebox and it was instantly recognized and worked the first time and every time since. ... "

" ... Plugged it into my Windows 10 1803 System and it just worked. ... "

Fit

adjustable, use, webcam, stands, stand

+56%

-44%

" ... I finally got to fit. ... "

" ... Hooks easily into my computer. ... "

" ... It fit right into my pc, easy to install and use. ... "

" ... stands on a nice tripod, adjustable stand, etc. ... "

" ... the base fit well on the table, take small space ... "

Volume

loud, sound, adequate, hear, clear

+65%

-35%

" ... It works fine and reception is clear but you have to be fairly close to have acceptable volume when recording. ... "

" ... There is something you have to do in the computer to adjust volume, otherwise pretty easy. ... "

" ... It was easy to set up, and had a controllable volume knob. ... "

" ... His friends say they hear him a lot louder now . ... "

" ... It was easy to set up, and had a controllable volume knob. ... "

" ... I recently started a new job that I have to speak on web casts, this allows me to be heard loud and clear by everyone. ... "

Apps

programs, voice, settings, google, apps

+100%

" ... Bought it to use Facebook messenger. ... "

" ... It to open apps/programs on my PC and works great with Cortana! ... "

" ... For desktop use though (which is what this mic id designed for), and with apps like Premiere, Audacity or Camtasia, the ZAFFIRO's levels are perfect in my opinion. ... I've tried it with a free app called Tape Recorder as well as iMovie (both under iOS 9, because that's the highest version my ageing hardware supports) - but if it works on that, logic dictates that it will probably work on newer hardware with the USB to Lightning connector as well. ... "

" ... We ordered this one and it works really well she uses it with several smart board programs. ... "

" ... But after tweaking some settings in windows, it sounds good enough for discord and youtube. ... "

Delivery

delivered, came, box, packaged, delivery

+76%

-24%

" ... Came on time, and in good condition. ... "

" ... It was delivered on time. ... "

" ... On time delivery. ... "

" ... It was delivered on time. ... "

" ... Arrived on time. ... "

" ... Comes packaged very nicely. ... "

" ... It was delivered almost a week early and was very affordable. ... "

" ... Came on time, and in good condition. ... "

Design

good, sounds, silver, reasonable, price

+87%

-13%

" ... "Nice look, function and quality." ... "

" ... The design is good and the price is reasonable. ... "

" ... On top of which a silver embossed ZAFFIRO icon greets me. ... However, for the extra cash, the Blue Yeti has many other qualities, such as ... - super styling looks ... "

" ... Looks great and doesn't pick up any weird sounds. ... "

Comfort

neck, hands, typing, pick, free

+53%

-47%

" ... I have sensitive ears, so I needed something flexible to use. ... "

" ... Easy to use, has a bendy neck so you can really get it right where you want it. ... "

" ... I love the stand so I can be hands free and am able to use props when teaching. ... "

Marketplace

service, pictures, described, customer, contact

+86%

-14%

" ... This product came quickly. ... "

" ... Much gratitude to Amazon and the Seller for providing me with this item. ... "

" ... Works perfectly as described ... "

" ... Customer service by the seller NEWHAODI is super. ... "

" ... Fast shipping too! ... "

" ... IT WAS REFRESHING TO HAVE A SELLER CONTACT ME PERSONALLY TO MAKE SURE THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY PURCHASE !!!! ... "

" ... Great product, exactly as described! ... "

Video Playback

video, youtube, daughter, sound, son

+100%

" ... I got this for my kids to do their YouTube videos. ... "

" ... Will update with videos. ... "

" ... Our daughter loves making videos and wants to be a news anchor. ... "

" ... I bought this for my daughter so she could use it to make her videos. ... "

" ... My son has wanted to do YouTube videos for awhile now and I’ve finally given in. ... Says the sound is good when he makes his videos. ... "

" ... Has worked well for youtube videos, video calls, etc. ... "

" ... I am using it to annotate comments on screen capture videos I make for my personal use. ... "

" ... Our daughter loves making videos and wants to be a news anchor. ... "

Microphone

sound, voice, pick, record voice, computer

+92%

-8%

" ... I tried recording a bit of karaoke and it worked surprisingly well even though that's not really what it's for. ... "

" ... When recording, the sound was very clear and it didn't seem to pick up any background noises. ... "

" ... Plugs right into computer to record voice overs for videos for school. ... "

" ... The ZAFFIRO on the other hand is good at recording your voice while sitting at a desk, and that's it. ... "

" ... I use it to record voice and it does the job very well. ... "

" ... Using it for voice over work on video editing and the sound is great BUT it does pick up any and EVERY bit of background noise . ... "

" ... The ZAFFIRO on the other hand is good at recording your voice while sitting at a desk, and that's it. ... "

" ... I found this and a great quality to the sound of our inital recordings. ... "

Cables

length, microphone, long enough, short, long

+69%

-31%

" ... Long cord, wide base and low set center of gravity means the thing is sturdy and unlikely to tip. ... "

" ... All i had to do was connect a cord to another and boom it was ready to go. ... "

" ... It has a decent length cord, but I personally would like a little bit longer one due to my hardware setup (no ding on the product). ... "

" ... Plug and play, sort of. ... "

" ... It has a decent length cord, but I personally would like a little bit longer one due to my hardware setup (no ding on the product). ... "

" ... It picks up your voice very clearly, cord is long enough and no feedback! ... "

" ... Plug and play, sort of. ... "

Size

folds, small, space, purpose, compact

+100%

" ... The whole thing folds together to a height of about 18 cm and a diameter of about 6 cm (or 7" x 2.5"). ... "

" ... And it's just the right size. ... "

" ... Small and compact and I like that it has a green button to tell you visually when it is on or off, so no risk of recording when you don't want it to. ... "

" ... I have limited space and this is a good size. ... "

" ... It makes it feel like a studio setting just by the size. ... "

" ... Perfect size and very durable! ... "

" ... I have limited space and this is a good size. ... "

" ... It's compact , just what I wanted for now. ... "

Storage

folds, box, tripod, storage, stands

+100%

" ... the base fit well on the table, take small space ... "

" ... stands on a nice tripod, adjustable stand, etc. ... "

" ... Come folded up in a neat little box, excellent for storage purposes between uses. ... "

" ... In the box we find a silver-grey furry bag, closed with a silver drawstring. ... The whole thing folds together to a height of about 18 cm and a diameter of about 6 cm (or 7" x 2.5"). ... "

" ... the base fit well on the table, take small space ... "

" ... Come folded up in a neat little box, excellent for storage purposes between uses. ... "

" ... stands on a nice tripod, adjustable stand, etc. ... "

" ... In the box we find a silver-grey furry bag, closed with a silver drawstring. ... The whole thing folds together to a height of about 18 cm and a diameter of about 6 cm (or 7" x 2.5"). ... "

Overall performance

delivery

+70%

-30%

" ... Does a fairly decent job most of the time. ... "

" ... It does the job it's supposed to do. ... "

" ... does the job ... "

" ... It definitely gets the job done and im veryhappy with my purchase. ... "

" ... Overall, did the job. ... "

Noise Cancellation

background, sound, pick, picks, mic

+67%

-33%

" ... Good background noise block.nice size ... "

" ... Overall it has good sound quality and does not pick up background noise like other microphones. ... "

" ... Works well quality if okay, Background noise cancelling is not good at all but for the price didnt expect it to be. ... "

" ... This picks up sound pretty well without much background noise. ... "

" ... When recording, the sound was very clear and it didn't seem to pick up any background noises. ... "

Headphones

headphones, mic, 3, usb, headphone

+50%

-50%

" ... It came with a headphone jack rather than usb. ... "

" ... I have a Zaffiro that plugs into the earphone/speaker jack of my Dell laptop. ... "

" ... The sound level on this model (using 3.5 mm mic jack) was far too low to be heard. ... "

Features

build quality

+80%

-20%

" ... I like the fact that it has a light,to tell you when it's turned on. ... "

" ... ** Build Quality and Features ** ... "

Video Recording

videos, video

+100%

" ... Helps with live videos and video recordings! ... "

" ... ** QUICK TEST RECORDING ** ... "

" ... We use this when video chat with relatives. ... "

Bass

really, much

+100%

" ... Small enough bass that you can put it anywhere on your desk in between things. ... "

" ... It's a really good little mic for the money if you want to have much more bass sound (your voice really has 'body') , but it doesn't have much highs . ... "

Drivers

drivers, windows, automatically

+100%

" ... Downloads the drivers for it automatically and picks up sound great - as I've asked my friends online. ... "

" ... I needed this for an online class and it was very easy to get set up, drivers weren't any issue with windows 10. ... "

Cable Length

length, longer, long, bit, short

+50%

-50%

" ... a) a 4-ft cord isn't as long as one might think. ... "

Product As Described

described, see

+100%

" ... Works perfectly as described ... "

" ... See the pic for sizing. ... "

" ... Great product, exactly as described! ... "

Defective Delivery

got, cheap plastic, stand

-100%

" ... I opened the package and stand was broken, cheap plastic. ... "

" ... I guess it was faulty. ... "

Capacity

+100%

" ... Good addition to any home office or for someone who does online meetings or taping! ... "

" ... Used to let a whole family talk to an inmate. ... "

Color

+67%

-33%

" ... - several amazing colours to choose from ... "

USB

hub, plug, computer

+100%

" ... However, in the past I found that many standard USB devices do work fine on the iPad with the appropriate USB connector (which is part of Apple's Camera Connection Kit). ... "

" ... It's very simply to use, you literally plug it up to the computer via USB and go! ... "

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Specifications

Connectivity

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Number of USB ports: 1

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