Pyle USB Microphone Podcast Recording Kit

I upgraded my equipment because I’m doing a lot more voice work, from podcasts to training videos and book trailers. That’s when the weakness of my mic got obvious. My partner cross-country uses a Pyle mic that sounds great, so I looked for his at Amazon but found this one with the goose neck pop screen, which he doesn’t have but occasionally sounds like he should. For the cost this one had a great dynamic range, especially down to 18 where most in this price range bottom at 20 or higher. I’ve used it a couple of weeks now and it’s clear I’m all set. People who know me have commented my sound is cleaner, even warmer. I am surprised by how much it cancels background noise, which makes working with it a lot easier—I can stay in my usual work space with no extra setup. Another surprise: the base is solid and very heavy, quite an upgrade from the plastic legs on my old mic. I have no concerns about that stray tug on a cable or other movements disrupting the mic; it takes both intent and deliberate effort to budge it. Likewise, the stand is heavy metal, thick, and threaded. The goose neck clamps on. I do like the blue light, which is subdued and effective, not distracting. When you don’t need a pop screen, you can use the included foam cover. The USB plug works equally well at all speeds, whatever machine I plug it into (all Windows 10, in my case). The biggest surprise was the carry-case. It’s not heavy-duty, but for storage and portability it’s quite cool. The picture Amazon displays does not show it set up with all the accessories, so I’ll attach a pic. I was looking for a good mic without spending a lot, but I found a great one for half what I would expect, and the free case is a big bonus. This is an easy five stars for quality and value.