For any content creator out there, you should know that when it comes to the overall quality of your content, having a decent and reliable way of recording your audio is key, as making online content with a bad audio quality can very easily drive any potential audience away. That goes for whether you’re into recording music or podcasts, vlogging at home while debating your opinion on different topics, or even if you’re just into Live Streaming your gameplay or recording it for uploading it later on YouTube. So, if you’re looking for a reliable way of recording your audio, then look no further. Meet the JLab Talk USB Microphone.
The JLab Talk USB Microphone is a plug-and-play high-performance desktop microphone designed for audio flawless recordings and podcasts, even while you’re on-the-go, featuring 3 studio-quality Condensers and a studio-quality resolution of 96kHz/24BIT with 4 different Directional Pattern Modes.
Overall, this high-performance desktop microphone can deliver you a great dynamic sound range for everyday use, making it perfect for use at home, in the office, or even outdoors.
With it, you can ensure that all of your audio recordings come out with all the sound details accurately captured to ultimately have them sounding crystal-clear as an end result.
So, let’s have a more detailed look at the JLab Talk USB Microphone and check out exactly what this plug-and-play high-performance desktop microphone is capable of offering you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the microphone’s size, the JLab Talk USB Microphone’s design is mainly focused on quality and portability, and as such, this high-performance desktop microphone comes at a fairly compact size, measuring just 5.3 inches long by 2.75 inches wide by 2.48 inches tall (135 x 70 x 63 mm), and weighing just 7.5 oz. (215 g).
Alternatively, if used together with its included Tripod, the whole set up will measure 9.25 inches long by 7.67 inches wide by 7.67 inches tall (235 x 195 x 195 mm), and will weigh around 14.55 oz. (412.7 g).
Moreover, I’d also like to point out that this desktop microphone features a simple and fairly minimalist design that ultimately gives it a very aesthetically pleasing look and allows it to blend in really nicely with the rest of your desk-space.
In addition, users can also use the microphone’s included Standard-Sized 5/8” Input for swivel mounting anything other than the microphone itself, such as camera tripods or other stands.
Last but not least, since the JLab Talk USB Microphone is designed / meant to used as a plug-and-play high-performance microphone, it also comes together with its own 6.5 ft. USB/USB-C Input Cable, which basically means that this plug-and-play microphone is completely free from drivers.
Thanks to that, users can simply plug it into their main device (PC, laptop, etc.) and immediately start recording in just mere seconds, and most importantly, in a hassle-free way.
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
Now, onto the microphone’s main components. As said earlier, this is a plug-and-play high-performance desktop microphone that’s designed for having flawless audio recordings and podcasts on-the-go.
That’s mainly due to the fact that it comes equipped with a total of three (x3) Studio-Quality Condensers that come separated from each other into small protective 14mm Condenser Capsules, which ultimately is exactly what allows this microphone to offer its users a studio-quality Sample Rate resolution of 96kHz at a 24BIT Bit Depth with four (x4) different directional patterns available for recording (these will be discussed further ahead in the microphone’s “CONTROLS” Section of the article).
For those looking into more specifications, know that this microphone’s Transducer Type is based on a Condenser, which operates with a Pressure Gradient via USB digital output.
Last but not least, this high-performance desktop microphone features a Frequency Response that ranges between 20Hz – 20kHz and a Max SPL of 120DB (meaning the highest sound pressure level the microphone’s electronics can handle before the onset of audio distortion).
INTERFACE / CONTROLS
For the microphone’s controls, this plug-and-play high-performance USB microphone features a very simple interface, integrating just a few different controls for the microphone’s audio recording settings.
That said, we have a Volume Control and Gain Control Dial, a Directional Pattern Modes Dial (used to swap between the microphone’s 4 different directional patterns), and a Quick Mute Button (found at the center of the microphone’s Directional Pattern Modes Dial).
So, as mentioned earlier, users can also change between the microphone’s four (x4) different Directional Pattern Modes, for which they’re able to select between: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Stereo, and Bidirectional, and this can be easily done by simply rotating its Directional Pattern Modes Dial.
That ultimately this plug-and-play high-performance microphone great for many different purposes, including for both Individual Calls and Business Calls, as well as for Voiceovers, for Podcasting, for music recording, and even ASMR, as you can simply choose the Directional Pattern Mode that better suits your needs.
COMPATIBILITY
Regarding the microphone’s compatibility, the JLab Talk USB Microphone features full compatibility with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 as well as any Mac running on the 10.10 version or higher.
SET UP / INSTALLATION
Last of all, I’d also like to note that setting up the JLab Talk USB Microphone is also a quick and easy process to follow, and the whole installation process shouldn’t take you more than just one minute or two.
It’s literally just a matter of plugging in both ends of the microphone’s 6.5 ft. USB/USB-C Input Cable to both the microphone itself as well as to your main device (PC, laptop, etc.) and you can immediately start recording with it.
Embedded below, you can find the company’s official video for the entire setup process of the JLab Talk USB Microphone:
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside each package, users will find: their JLab Talk USB Microphone, its included Standard-Sized 5/8” Input for swivel mounting either the microphone or another accessory, the microphone’s 6.5 ft. USB/USB-C Input Cable, and a Quick Start Guide.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The JLab Talk USB Microphone is a plug-and-play high-performance desktop microphone designed for audio flawless recordings and podcasts, even while you’re on-the-go, featuring 3 studio-quality Condensers and a studio-quality resolution of 96kHz/24BIT with 4 different Directional Pattern Modes.
Overall, this high-performance desktop microphone can deliver you a great dynamic sound range for everyday use, making it perfect for use at home, in the office, or even outdoors. With it, you can ensure that all of your audio recordings come out with all the sound details accurately captured to ultimately have them sounding crystal-clear as an end result.
All and all, this is a fairly capable USB microphone, and no matter what type of activity you need it for, you can be sure that this mic does not disappoint!
If you’re interested in buying the JLab Talk USB Microphone, each unit comes at a very affordable price of just $99, and each purchase also comes together with a 2-Year Warranty. You can order yours online right now, directly from JLab’s official shopping page, which you can access by clicking here.
