Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone Samson's Meteorite is the universal solution for capturing high-quality recordings on your computer. Meteorite is ideal for podcasting, creating audio for YouTube videos and recording music on your favorite software or apps. This sleek microphone will also vastly improve your ability to communicate with friends, family and business associates on programs like Skype, FaceTime and other VoIP software. Meteorite's USB mic capabilities, combined with its ultra-portable design, make it the perfect mic accessory for any desktop or mobile recording situation. In addition, its stylish chrome-plated is sure to bring a modern, cutting edge look to your computer setup. Meteorite presents an immediate improvement over your computer or tablet's internal microphone, bypassing their standard mic capsules and noisy soundcards in favor of the Meteorite's studio-quality 14mm capsule, cardiod pickup pattern and dedicated audio conversion path. Meteorite's larger condenser diaphragm provides a smooth, flat frequency response to capture the natural warmth and dynamics of your voice. And the mics 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution ensures the audio recorded sounds as authentic as hearing it live. Use the Meteorite once, and you'll never look back. No matter the application, mic placement is everything! Meteorite mounts to a magnetic base that lets you tilt and swivel the microphone to customize its positioning to your exact preferences. You can even take the microphone off the base and speak directly into it for recording or communicating in crowded noisy environments. Start recording with Meteorite right out of the box. There is no need for drivers, as the mic can be directly connected to any computer via its integrated USB cable and is compatible with most computer-based digital audio software. When combined with the iPad using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit (30-pin), Meteorite is a great tool for making music on-the-go. Available as a paid download, the Samson Sound Deck Noise Cancellation Software brings noise cancellation technology for enhanced VoIP communication and computer recording to your Meteorite. Sound Deck uses Digital Noise Reduction algorithms to minimize recurring background noise from loud environments, ensuring only clean, natural sounding vocals are received by your family, friends or business associates. Key Features 14mm diaphragm USB condenser microphone Perfect for high-quality recording in desktop and home studio environments Ultra-clear voice capture for Skype, FaceTime and voice recognition software applications Plugs directly into any computer with a USB input, no driver installation required Compatible with most computer-based digital audio software Cardioid pickup pattern 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution Smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz Integrated USB cable iPad and USB bus powered Chrome-plated body Removable magnetic base for optimal desktop positioning Samson Sound Deck Noise Cancellation Software (Mac OS X/Windows) available for purchase Installation / Use Cases Use as a USB condenser microphone for podcasting, YouTube audio, music recording, Skype, FaceTime, VoIP, and voice recognition applications. Suitable for desktop, home studio, mobile, and computer-based recording setups. Use the 14 mm condenser diaphragm for smooth voice and instrument capture. Use the cardioid pickup pattern for focused recording from the front of the microphone. Use 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz resolution for computer-based recording. Use the integrated USB cable to connect directly to a compatible computer without driver installation. Use the removable magnetic base to tilt and swivel the microphone for desktop positioning. Use with compatible iPad setups through Apple’s Lightning USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit. Package Contents Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone